Building Collaborative Learning Teams

Teams that work together in an environment of continuous change can build capacity to adapt by learning to think better together. Creating the condition for collaborative team learning is an acquired skill. There are strategies and tools to challenge assumptions of...
Cultivating an Abundance Mentality

Cultivating an Abundance Mentality

As we move into Fall, I have been pondering about perspective and expectations regarding my garden. This led me to the following reflection: “What worked well this year? What more could I have done to produce a better crop? Am I happy with my yield? Were my gardening...
Political Thought Leader: Zach Herbers

Political Thought Leader: Zach Herbers

Political Thought Leader: Zach Herbers   When I think of the term “systems thinking,” it represents how a person or organization can approach the complexities of overlapping and often competing issues and interests that define the environment in which they operate.  ...

Leadership Learning in Times of Crisis

Who knew not-for-profit leadership during a pandemic would have positive outcomes. This past month has been fast-paced and unpredictable for leaders around the world. For not-for-profit organizations there are multiple and often competing priorities including, our...