In a just society, leadership should embody integrity, wisdom, and compassion. However, history reminds us that power often attracts those who wield it with cruelty—leaders who belittle the vulnerable, mock the disadvantaged, and foster division rather than unity. Such cruelty is not merely a failure of character but a deliberate strategy of control, designed to instill fear and silence opposition.
Search and rescue (SAR) professionals often face challenging and emotionally taxing situations, including missions that result in the discovery of human remains. These experiences can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other emotional wounds. While SAR members are trained for high-stakes operations, the psychological impact of such events can be profound. Healing from these experiences requires a combination of structured debriefing, trauma-informed support, and individual therapeutic approaches.
Effective financial management is essential for the sustainability and accountability of nonprofits. This handout outlines the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members and officers in financial oversight, ensuring legal compliance and fiduciary diligence.
A well-prepared budget presentation is essential for nonprofit organizations to ensure financial transparency, strategic alignment, and board engagement. The finance committee chair, who also serves as the board treasurer, plays a crucial role in guiding the board through the budget draft, addressing key variances, and facilitating discussion before the final vote.
Nonprofit organizations face evolving challenges that require adaptive and inclusive strategic planning. Traditional strategic planning processes—often slow, cumbersome, and exclusive—frequently result in disengagement and limited investment from key stakeholders. In contrast, Liberating Structures—a collection of dynamic, participatory facilitation techniques—offer a fresh approach that is quick, energizing, and deeply engaging.
In an era of relentless speed and constant demands, the ability to pause is not just a luxury—it is a necessity. Kevin Cashman’s The Pause Principle explores how intentional reflection enhances leadership, decision-making, and personal growth. While Cashman’s insights are rooted in modern leadership theory, the principle of pausing has deep roots in ancient spiritual traditions. Across faiths and cultures, the practice of stepping back—through meditation, prayer, sabbath-keeping, and contemplation—has long been recognized as a pathway to wisdom, resilience, and renewal.
