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A Collaboration Checklist
Collaboration is on the “wish list” of many funders and regulatory agencies, but collaboration done for no other reason than to please someone else is not likely to generate positive results.
Fostering a more purposeful and harmonious life
Meet Meichle Latham! After a nearly 30-year career in the non-profit human services field, she chose to pivot and create, design and operate her own business as a Coach and Counselor with a mission to guide others along their journey to achieve greater purpose, harmony, and impact.
Monday Morning Inbox
I am getting better at not interrupting your weekend! (Now, I need to get better at carving out more of mine!)
THE PROBLEM WITH ICEBREAKERS
There are clearly some people who do not like icebreakers. I find, however, that that number is significantly higher when the icebreaker is labeled as such and is disconnected from the purpose of the gathering.
Yes, You Are Working Hard
People are working really hard and yet, find themselves exhausted and too often, frustrated. It’s hard to experience those things and simultaneously invite the idea that perhaps your own practices are contributing to it.
Be Less Perfect
Not all work is created equal. Not all work requires, demands, nor should be given the gold standard.
Dear Board: A letter about DEI
It probably isn’t surprising, and I’m not trying to be judgmental, but the staff is ahead of you in leading on this issue. And they would really like you to partner with them.
From Good Intentions to Results: The Value of Good Meetings
Don’t underestimate what your meetings can do for your organization and for your reputation.
How Fragile Are You? The Art of Feedback
Receiving feedback is hard (and so is giving it, a topic for another day), but it is critical to our ability to contribute, to make a difference, and to grow. It matters regardless of what we do.
How to Win (or Lose) your Dream Job
You truly are interviewing for your next position each and every day. And that is powerful because you always have an opportunity to make a positive difference.
Making Decisions Work for You
Many decisions in life are not about choosing the right option, but instead, making sure that the option chosen works out for the best due to focus and diligence.
Mission: Accomplished
Three observations I made as I was documenting my own mission, vision, and values.
How we Spend Time
While there are several effective ways to manage your time, there are also differences in how we each recharge and value the activities of our lives.
“Meeting” Your Leadership Expectations
If I could offer you one easy way to improve your credibility and reputation within your company, would you be interested in that advice?