Redefining Leadership
Lessons from a lifetime of leadership on the importance of finding common ground and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Leadership - Articles
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Podcast
Reigniting Leaders’ Passion to Advance Equity
PolicyLink President Michael McAfee shares how he “lives” the work of equity by promoting just and fair inclusion to help form a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
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Leading from Within: Conscious Social Change and Mindfulness for Social Innovation
How mindfulness can help us become more effective social change leaders.
The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same
Successful nonprofit leaders already have the right stuff to help their organizations thrive during the likely “new normal” of US federal budget cuts.
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Turning the Ordinary into the Extraordinary
The Heath brothers' book shows how, if we pay attention and work creatively, we can elevate ordinary moments into life-changing events.
Podcast
Leading Through Turbulent Times
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt’s tenure at the organization has coincided with the 2016 US election, a rise in hate crimes and hate groups, and an increase in cyber-hate.
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Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of ‘Yes, And’ at Work and in Life
What an improv comedy troupe's experience weathering the financial crisis can teach other organizations about resilience.
Mending the Broken Development Link
To build stronger relationships with development staff, nonprofit leaders must understand the work and set feasible fundraising goals.
Speaking Out When Our Values Are in Play
Five critical questions to guide the work of nonprofit communicators.
Innovative Infrastructure
Many cities are adapting in the face of climate change.