One Surprising Reason Your Nonprofit Struggles to Grow
I regularly speak with nonprofit leaders who wonder why their nonprofit struggles to grow. They have a great theory of change, clear intended impact, enthusiastic donors, but … something is wrong. Here are a few quotes from some of these leaders. I’ve disguised their...
Overlooked For Promotion Again: Now What Should I Do?
Dear Karin and David, I’ve been sitting in the “ready now” box on the performance potential grid for over a year. But this is the third promotion in a row that’s gone to someone clearly less qualified for political reasons. I’ve been...
One Obvious Secret to Retaining High Performers
Recently, I received an incredibly strong message about retaining high performers. The message came from Jennifer, a former store manager at a national women’s clothing chain. Jennifer is outgoing, incredibly gifted at making customers feel comfortable, and was...
Workplace Drama: How Do I Stop It and Improve Morale?
Get Past Workplace Drama to Increase Productivity and Improve Engagement Are you having trouble with workplace drama? Perhaps this will sound familiar. Dear Karin and David, I try so hard to be an empathetic leader. I really do care about the human beings on my team....
5 Powerful Ways to Ensure Leadership Training Sticks
You’ve invested in leadership training. Now how do you ensure the ROI? “Don’t bother me with this crap. I don’t believe in leadership training. It’s a complete waste of time. It’s nothing against you as the new Training Director. I...
My Peers Are Lazy: How Do I Stay Motivated?
So often we talk with clients or teams who are frustrated because their peers are lazy. Perhaps you’ve been there. What advice would you give to someone dealing with a slacker co-worker? Dear Karin and David, How do I stay motivated when my peers are lazy?...
7 Big Rules For a Successful Talent Review
How to Ensure Your Talent Review Makes an Impact If you want to move your nine-box calibration from a check-the-box exercise to an integral part of your talent review strategy, start the conversation with these important talent review ground rules. Avoid This Mistake...
Frontline Festival: Leaders Share about Strategy and Alignment
Practical Ideas For Strategy and Alignment Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival on Strategy and Alignment. We asked thought leaders from around the world to share their very best post on strategy. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the...
