From Stall To Momentum

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It’s common for equity work to slow after the initial excitement fades. Real progress happens when leaders make intentional shifts that embed equity into daily operations. Here are three places where momentum consistently returns.

You Can’t Run a Marathon After Just Finishing One

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Leaders across the sector are being asked to push at a pace that isn’t sustainable. This reflection explores why so many teams feel burned out heading into fall and what needs to shift for organizations to recover and move forward.

What I Wish I Knew 20+ Years Ago

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The emotional weight of equity leadership is real. This post shares the insights I learned the hard way and what would have made the journey easier from the start.

Understanding the DEI Polarization

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Whether people see DEI as essential or divisive, the reaction is rarely neutral. This post breaks down why these divides happen and how not-for-profit leaders can lead through them with clarity and steadiness.