By applying appropriate conflict management strategies, you can more effectively guide conflicts toward positive resolutions that strengthen your relationships and improve organizational dynamics.

4 ways to make new board members feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to contribute effectively to your nonprofit's mission.

When you know your organization needs to change, you need staff ready, willing, and able to implement that change. But I'm a firm believer that change doesn't happen to people, it should happen with people. Learn how and why to get your staff prepared for change and how to effectively engage them in the change process.

8 reasons why it's importance to have term limits for your board.

Ask these 10 questions to recruit the best board and board members for your organization.

Read my top 4 benefits of taking time for professional development, whether in person or virtually, to recharge and grow in your profession.

Learn how you can and should leverage your executive committee for the good and growth of your organization.

This week we explore the role of the governance committee and whether your organization's board should have one. (Hint: YES!)

Try the flipped agenda to get your board more engaged and improve your organization.

The final of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, see how having a functional can take your organization to new heights.

The sixth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

The fifth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

How to use your board committees to maximize your organization’s effectiveness.

If you have the charge to facilitate a board meeting – or any conversation – these tips will help you get the best out of every board member while making them feel a part of the conversation and the decision.

The fourth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here’s why strong committees make strong boards.

The third of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, try these tips if your board struggles to make decisions.

Investing in others and developing trusted relationships can help you be more productive.

The second of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, a board usually micromanages for these fixable reasons.

How do you get the "right" people on your board? You don’t leave it to chance.

One of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, the struggle to reach quorum usually stems from these two issues.