Employee Engagement, Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
One of my favorite things to do is browse Merriam-Webster’s Words of the Year. In 2023, the word of the year was authentic, a familiar term that received a high volume of searches. In a world increasingly influenced by AI, deepfakes and disingenuous social media...
Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Lead, Strategic Planning
Let’s be honest. As employers, hiring is probably one of our least favorite activities. It’s time-consuming, challenging and takes us away from working toward our mission. But, to paraphrase Jim Collins in his modern-day business classic, Good to Great, what separates...
Advocacy/Policy Change, COVID-19, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
Late summer and early fall are opportune times to reach out and connect to elected officials, since many federal policymakers will be home for August recess and most state policymakers will be gearing up for legislative sessions. There are many reasons to start...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
I recently came across a story about anthropologist Margaret Mead. She was asked by a student – what was the first sign of civilization in ancient culture? The student (and I) expected an answer such as fishhooks, grinding stones or some other tool. Instead, she said...
Communicate, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
One of my grandmother’s favorite sayings was: “A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” The airline industry overall has been in a lot of hot water recently – with union negotiations, safety concerns, and weather...
Communicate, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
This year, in the World Giving Index, the United States emerged as the most charitable country – with 72% of Americans reporting that they helped a stranger, 61% donated to a charity and 42% volunteered their time. But, as economic and societal shifts occur, that...