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Lisa Hills

Summer:  The Season for Energizing

An effective leader thinks about their team first, then themselves. Your team is ready for a reprieve– a time to reflect, connect, and recharge. During these weeks where external business tends to let up, use this time to invest in your internal teams.

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Lisa Hills

Where Do Our Nonprofit Executives Go From Here?

Summer is rapidly drawing to a close and Labor Day is approaching without our typical end-of-summer rituals. As a result, you and your team approach September feeling fatigued and unrefreshed. Here are some recommendations to keep your staff engaged and motivated and your Board committed and inspired.

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Lisa Hills

Five Questions Every Manager Should Be Asking Now

We’re four months into our new work from home reality, with no clear end in sight. Our employees are exhausted, distracted, overwhelmed by uncertainty and anxiety about what the future holds. Management skills have been tested as we’ve all been thrust into a new work paradigm with little warning or time to prepare. A new management

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Lisa Hills

Leading with Hope

During these unprecedented times of uncertainty, providing hope is your most valuable leadership asset. But in the midst of staff reductions and deep budget cuts, how do we support our employees and offer messages of hope about a brighter organizational future?

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Lisa Hills

Planning Your Virtual Summer Retreat

In our new remote work world, should we still plan a summer retreat or simply take a pass this summer? We believe there’s never been a more important time to bring your teams together to reflect on the past few months, to share concerns in a relaxed and supportive setting, to celebrate what you have accomplished, and to look ahead together.

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