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,...
Business Planning, Grow, Impact, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
Travel is one of my passions. I love everything about it – planning the trip, immersing myself in a different culture, and sharing my adventures with friends and readers. But, these days preparing for a trip seems harder rather than easier. For example, I am heading...
