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...
