Grow, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
Food critics and bloggers are constantly rating what is in and what is out. (In case you are wondering, sour is in, bitter is out.) The social sector is having the same discussion – trends show that innovation is out and impact is in. While this dichotomy brings...
Business Planning, Ecosystem Mapping, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Top 5 Annual List
The end of the year is always a special time for rejuvenation and reflection. This past year my favorite word has been “reimagine.” The word itself lulls me into both a state of reflection as well as thoughtful action. It allows you to hold up a mirror to yourself as...
Collaborate, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
Today’s headlines could make even the most optimistic person – like me – a little weary. But, my optimism was restored recently when I was invited to a screening of the new documentary about the 50-year anniversary of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Issue Based Blogs, Lean Start-Up, Social Impact Architects
Graduation season is upon us. This weekend I will be celebrating with my nephew Gabe, who is graduating from high school and heading to Fordham University this fall (#proudauntmoment). We love graduations – from the symbolism of closing one chapter to start another to...
Business Planning, Grow, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
Like many of you, I grew up watching Oprah – both the “Oprah Winfrey Show” and now “Super Soul Sundays.” Oprah just has a way of connecting with both her guests and her audience to find out the “truth” behind any topic. While the job of a talk...
Business Planning, Grow, Impact, Lean Start-Up, Social Impact Architects
Detective stories, legal thrillers, murder mysteries – have you ever thought about why people love these so much? I love them for two reasons. First, I love puzzles, and these stories allow me to solve the crime along with the detectives. Second, people are puzzles,...
