The Change Lab
A space for changemakers navigating the messy, meaningful work of leading change. Here, you’ll find tools, stories, and strategies to help you create the conditions for real, lasting impact—starting with your team.
The Growth Mix: Making Professional Development Actually Worth It
Professional development is one of those things we all say we value, but let’s be honest — sometimes it feels like a complete waste. We head off to conferences and trainings full of promise, only to come back to a mountain of emails and slide decks that never see the light of day again.
Shadow Urgency
Urgency culture isn't always labeled 'urgent'—it lives in 'quick questions' that become projects, power dynamics that make routine requests feel critical, and communication patterns that rewire teams for constant reactivity. Here's how shadow urgency becomes your organization's hidden operating system, and what to do about it.
From Overwhelm to Action
Feeling stuck in analysis paralysis? When everything feels out of control, a simple shift in perspective can help. By mapping out what you can control, influence, and release, you can break free from overwhelm and take meaningful action.
This quick framework helps nonprofit leaders and changemakers focus their energy where it matters most. Read more to regain clarity and move forward.