by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 3, 2026 | Inspiration, Leadership
We’ve all worked in organizations where you could feel the atmosphere the moment you walked through the door. Some workplaces feel calm, collaborative, and energized. People ask questions, share ideas freely, and genuinely enjoy working together. Other...
by Lauren Brownstein | May 15, 2026 | Inspiration, Leadership, Nonprofit
“Don’t worry about checking email on nights and weekends. That’s YOUR time!” … says the nonprofit leader, via email, at 11:42 pm on a Saturday. I genuinely believe that most nonprofit leaders mean it when they encourage their staff to establish boundaries, take...
by Lauren Brownstein | Apr 3, 2026 | Inspiration, Leadership, Nonprofit
Lately, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with nonprofit leaders who are navigating big transitions. Staff departures. Role changes. Shifting priorities. Uncertainty about what comes next. And I’ve been struck by something. The leaders who are handling these...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jan 5, 2026 | Inspiration
Every year I choose a word of the year — something to guide and inspire me, something that reflects what I want to work on or what I’m yearning for. Past words (or phrases) have been: Grateful, Accept, Delight, What If?, and Abundance. And yes, it can be a...
by Lauren Brownstein | Dec 17, 2025 | Inspiration
Last December, I tried something new. I created and shared a New Year’s BINGO Card — a trend that makes it more fun to set and achieve goals. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but I decided to fill one out for myself… and it’s been a...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 28, 2025 | Inspiration, wellness
There’s a quote that’s been circling in my head ever since I read a recent LinkedIn post by Yamilee Toussaint, the visionary Founder and CEO of STEM From Dance: “True representation isn’t about fitting into their box. It’s about expanding the box so...
