How to create positive change when working in a dysfunctional team

The novel Anna Karenina begins with a truth that we might adapt for workplace teams: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” “On dysfunctional teams, relationships get in the way of work getting...

Three steps to support your employees to reach their full potential

Want to learn more about how to inspire your team to bring their full potential to work? We've partnered with the author for a free webinar on February 8. Click here for more information and registration details. You hire employees...

An innovative mindset: If you believe in your employees, set them free

When your small nonprofit team is consistently in readjustment mode, how do you keep your employees motivated and inspired to do great work? In the case of Pillar Nonprofit Network, you give your people opportunities to grow professionally — even...

A case of the Mondays: How to rekindle motivation at work

Did you jump out of bed this morning before your alarm, eager to get to work and get at it? If not, you’re not alone. Increasingly, many workers are suffering from a case of the Mondays, even when it isn’t...

Taming the “monkey mind”: How to deal with interruptions in your nonprofit job

A long time ago, Buddha described the human mind as being like a monkey grabbing one branch only to let it go to seize another branch. This so-called “monkey mind” is often encouraged by our surroundings, particularly in the nonprofit...

Nonprofit presentations: Tips, tricks, and other things to consider

Giving effective presentations can contribute greatly to a nonprofit’s success. In fact, presentations serve as an important avenue for organizations to share their stories, build partnerships, garner community support, and acquire new donors or volunteers. Although most nonprofits recognize the...

The overflowing inbox: How to keep email from taking over your work life

Back in 1993, when I began working for a university, my supervisor introduced me to a newfangled notion called “email”. After he explained the long process involved in sending and receiving messages on a slow and unwieldy server, I responded,...

Plan to boost your confidence

Did you attend or view the recording of the webinar I presented in February on 4 Confidence Boosts to Reach Your Full Potential? If so, you probably left with lots of ideas and a bunch of good intentions. Then you...

How to survive (and thrive!) in the first 100 days of your first nonprofit job

Way back in 1933, US President Franklin Roosevelt coined the term “the first hundred days” as a time to measure the success of the important initial period on a job. What does it take to be successful in your first...

Difficult Clients: Dealing with responsive behaviours

Want to learn more about how you can develop a workplace Responsive Behaviour Prevention Program? We partnered with the author for a free webinar - watch the recording here. What is “real” violence? Extreme violence includes homicides and firearm injuries...