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I Loved the Idea. That Was the Problem.
When a compelling vision becomes a leadership blind spot Several years into an executive leadership role, I became convinced that our organization needed to broaden the way we served our community. Our existing programs were strong, our teams were effective, and our staff had built meaningful relationships throughout the community. But I saw an opportunity…
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When a Name Change Isn’t Really About the Name
Years ago, while serving as the executive leader of a local organization affiliated with a larger national network, I found myself caught in what started as a branding discussion. It turned out to be a much bigger lesson about leadership, decision making, trust, and the difference between asking for input and actually being open to…
