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Why Conflict is the Doorway to Collaboration (and Culture Change)
Kishshana Palmer Kishshana Palmer

Why Conflict is the Doorway to Collaboration (and Culture Change)

If you’re leading in a nonprofit, business, or complex institution, conflict isn’t a distraction — it’s data. Avoiding it costs you trust, productivity, and collaboration. This post shows how to reframe conflict as a tool for culture change and team alignment, so you can stop putting out fires and start building a workplace that thrives.

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Navigating the Middle Ground: How Middle Managers Can Deliver Results on Strategies They Didn’t Create
Kishshana Palmer Kishshana Palmer

Navigating the Middle Ground: How Middle Managers Can Deliver Results on Strategies They Didn’t Create

If you’re a middle manager caught between top-down directives and frontline execution, you’re not alone and you’re not powerless. This post is a practical guide for leading with clarity, confidence, and intention, even when the strategy wasn’t yours to begin with. Learn how to align your team, cut through the chaos, and turn pressure into purpose without burning out in the process.

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Leading without Fear: Your Summertime Wake Up Call
Kishshana Palmer Kishshana Palmer

Leading without Fear: Your Summertime Wake Up Call

Summer brings more than sunshine and PTO—it reveals where your leadership is stuck. If fear is slowing you down (or your team), it’s time to reframe it. This post is your permission slip to lead with vulnerability, take smart risks, and build the kind of culture where people actually want to grow. Use this moment to reset how you lead and what you expect from yourself and your team.

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Navigating Big Change: How to Actually Empower Your Employees During Change
Kishshana Palmer Kishshana Palmer

Navigating Big Change: How to Actually Empower Your Employees During Change

If you’re leading a team through change and wondering why your plans aren’t sticking, this post is your roadmap. These seven strategies will help you create the clarity, trust, and engagement your people need to not just survive change, but lead it. Whether you're an HR leader, executive director, or operations lead, this is the stuff that transforms change from a burden into a shared breakthrough.

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Navigating Big Change: A Leader's Guide (Part 1)
Kishshana Palmer Kishshana Palmer

Navigating Big Change: A Leader's Guide (Part 1)

Modern business isn’t just evolving; it’s accelerating. Today, leaders must cultivate strategic foresight to effectively navigate organizational change. Honestly, it feels like change is waiting to trip us up like untied shoelaces. That’s why strategic foresight is more than prediction. It’s the ability to anticipate what’s ahead, interpret emerging trends, and prepare for multiple possible futures that could reshape an organization’s path.

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Exploring the Nonprofit Landscape with Strategic Consulting
Alicia Fitch Alicia Fitch

Exploring the Nonprofit Landscape with Strategic Consulting

Strategic consulting is the essential lifeline for nonprofit leaders, offering expert guidance on organizational strategy, operations, and growth. Consultants provide a fresh perspective, data-driven decision-making, and implementation support to help nonprofits thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.

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Navigating Organizational Change: A Primer For Social Impact Organizations
Kishshana Palmer Kishshana Palmer

Navigating Organizational Change: A Primer For Social Impact Organizations

Nonprofit leaders need to grasp organizational change management (OCM) to steer their organizations through transitions effectively. OCM involves processes and strategies to manage change smoothly, engage stakeholders, and foster a resilient culture. By tailoring OCM to their unique needs, nonprofits can adapt, grow, and enhance their impact amidst evolving landscapes.

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The Sticky Truth About Employee Retention
Alicia Fitch Alicia Fitch

The Sticky Truth About Employee Retention

Uncover employee retention secrets: From turnover costs to loyalty keys. Learn why employees leave and how to keep top performers engaged. It's beyond perks and pay; it's about purpose, growth, work-life balance, empathetic leadership, and a supportive, familial environment.

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