Category: Blog
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99. I Want to Become More Strategic
So many leaders say, “I want to be more strategic”—but what does that really mean? In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I break down the myths and offer four practical ways to sharpen your strategic thinking and lead with greater clarity, impact, and purpose. If you’re ready to elevate how you see, decide,…
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98. I Don’t Hate AI, But…
Listen to this week’s episode here. In this week’s episode, I take on the AI revolution with a candid confession: I use the tools – but refuse to let them write for me. In this episode, I describe the moment I realized that I was standing at the edge of a creative waterfall, the five…
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97. Starting Season 3: About This Podcast
Click here for this week’s episode. A milestone episode kicks off Season 3 as I pull back the curtain on what nearly 100 episodes have revealed about what listeners truly crave: honest reflections on leadership, meaning, faith, and the pursuit of work that actually matters. With the show far outlasting most podcasts, I share the surprising data…
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95. The Strategic Plan “Refresh”
This week’s episode – click here. Strategic plans used to be something boards revisited every three to five years. But today, the pace of change—and the unexpected shocks we’ve all lived through—are forcing boards to ask new questions: How do we stay involved over time? And how will we know when it’s time to shift?…
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94. Lending Your Future Self a Hand
This week’s episode – click here. One of my most popular episodes was about building a personal knowledge management system. And here’s the surprising truth: the system itself matters less than the discipline of using it. Today, I’m sharing a simple life hack that’s saved me countless times—because let’s face it, our future selves are…
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93. Sell… sell… sell, baby… sell!
Here’s this week’s episode – click here. In my work with mission-driven organizations, I’ve seen how trust isn’t just a virtue—it’s a strategy. The way we initiate conversations says everything about our integrity, our intent, and our respect for others. Sales and development efforts rooted in honesty build relationships that last. The rest? Just noise…
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92. You have to have A system!
This week’s episode – click here. Forget the tools—do you have a system? In this episode, I explore why personal knowledge management isn’t about the latest app—it’s about discipline, consistency, and devotion. From steno pads to second brains, I discuss what separates high performers from the forgetful, and why even seasoned executives need a system…
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91. Contemplating M&A: Pursuing the “cake and eat it too”!
Here’s this week’s episode. Can you really have your cake and eat it too in nonprofit M&A? In this episode, we explore the mindset behind mergers, acquisitions, and strategic affiliations—not the math, but the meaning. When organizations face pressure to scale without sacrificing identity, leaders are often sent on a quest for the impossible. Tune in…
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90. AI Makes It Easy. Or Does It?
Today’s episode: click here. In a world flooded with AI-generated content, standing out is harder than ever. In this episode, I explore what it really takes to rise above the noise—and why your unique voice matters more now than ever. Fountain pens. Film photography. Franklin Planners. Maybe the future isn’t faster. Maybe it’s more… rum…
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