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Regaining a sense of control gives you increased confidence

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Feeling out of control is a nasty feeling. When we are out of control, we are often reacting to what’s going on:

  • The tears are ready to come, and it is NOT the time to cry.
  • A sarcastic comment slips out, and we didn’t mean it to.
  • We bite someone’s head off…and then regret it.
  • Our voice quivers, telling the world how nervous we are.
  • That cuss word just tumbled out, when it shouldn’t have!

 All of these are examples of losing control. We feel powerless to hold onto our feelings and behaviours.

We simply react. [Read more…]

Honor is Dead! (Long live the Honorable)

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Sidney Mathias Baxter Coulling III, the retired S. Blount Mason Jr. Professor of English at Washington and Lee University died in February of 2016 at the age of 92. I had the distinct privilege of being taught Old English Literature and Poetry by Professor Coulling in 1981 as a freshman at W&L. It was the toughest “C” I ever earned (one of only two as an undergraduate). How I made my way into a sophomore level course (also taken by many juniors) is a testament to my naiveté–an error that only a greenhorn first-year student can make. [Read more…]

Episode 24: Reflecting on 2018

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Episode 24: Reflecting on 2018
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In this episode, Janice Cunning and David Langiulli reflect upon and celebrate the many breakthroughs and break-downs they have experienced in 2018.

We challenge you to take time to reflect upon and celebrate your 2018 and offer some questions to guide this experience.

As we mentioned, in January of 2019 we will offer a free online workshop to demonstrate how to create a culture of accountability in the workplace.  We would love to have you join us. You can register here.

We wish you a Happy New Year!

Take Time for Reflection and Celebration

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For many non-profit professionals, the end of the year can feel like a whirlwind. There is often a big push to secure those year-end gifts, which then creates a demand to process all of those gifts before December 31st.  Frequently there are year-end board meetings, which create significant amounts of extra work for staff. Fundraising staff is busy organizing with volunteers to call donors or write personal, hand-written notes to thank them for their support. And then there is the endless parade of holiday parties and lunches. Who’s got time to even think!

Since it is often a busy time of year – both professionally and personally – you might suddenly find yourself facing the New Year and wondering where the time has gone. And, you may be asking yourself: “how did I get here?” [Read more…]

5 Ways That Meditation Supports Leaders

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About two years ago I established a morning routine that includes 20 minutes of meditation. Although I had meditated on and off for about five years, it has now become an important and joyful part of my life.

I sense that many of you already meditate or have tried it (or thought about trying it). After all, meditation and mindfulness have been well researched and much has been reported about the benefits.

As Jon Kabat Zinn, founder of the renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, explains mindfulness is  “the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment.” [Read more…]

Leadership is Hard, And That’s OK

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This past year, I’ve had the honor and privilege of serving as president for Apra, the professional association to which I belong. It was an extraordinary experience. It was also hard! It involved diplomacy, a lot of listening, understanding different perspectives, having difficult conversations, getting people to consensus and the occasional “herding of cats.”

But here’s the thing: If being president of Apra were easy, I wouldn’t have learned or grown as much as I did. Brene Brown sums it up well: “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of skills and practices that are 100 percent teachable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always.” [Read more…]

Extreme Productivity – Using Your Calendar For Everything!

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This week I celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary.

My wife and I have a wonderful relationship, and we live full lives as partners, parents, and professionals. We align on most things and rarely disagree.

There is, however, one realm where we do not align, and it’s been a source of friction for us over the years. It has to do with how we keep track of everything in our busy lives so that we honor our promises and commitments (a.k.a., keeping your word) to each other, as well as to our family, friends, and colleagues.

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Episode 18: Successful Fundraising in a Nutshell

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In this episode, Silvia Bueso and David Langiulli discuss what it takes for successful fundraising based on Silvia’s article: https://leadershipdeepdive.org/successful-fundraising/.  Toward the end of the podcast, they invite the audience to try something that will deepen relationships with donors.

Episode 17: Leading an Integrated Life

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Janice and David introduce the Wheel of Life and share some ways they are living an integrated life. We challenge listeners to pay attention to the different areas of their lives. And to consider what part(s) of your wheel might need more attention so you can lead the way you want to.

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