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...

OBD Approach

All great journeys start with the courage to step into uncertainty having the confidence that you will continue to learn and find companions along the way.  We use a different approach.  We have come to deeply understand and appreciate the responsibility of sharing...

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...
Sharing Resources & C5 Model for Change

Sharing Resources & C5 Model for Change

One of the foundational guiding principles of our company is to openly share any and all resources we use in our work with everyone interested in applying it to themselves, their work or their community initiatives. Our caveat is that we only share tools and...
Systems Leadership: A Three Legged Stool

Systems Leadership: A Three Legged Stool

In October 2019 a professional goal was realized. Through ALIGN’s Leadership Bursary I was privileged to be among 24 learners that attended a workshop in Boston co-led by Peter Senge.  In a context setting session, Senge who has been one of the teachers on my...