Are your board members nodding along… but not really moving in sync with your priorities? In this episode, I break down why that misalignment happens even after you’ve clarified goals—and what you can do to fix it. Whether you're launching a new initiative, setting annual goals, or trying to get real traction on fundraising, I share three powerful moves that shift board engagement from passive to activated.

We’ll talk about what truly motivates people (hint: it’s not a list of KPIs), how to use pushback as a strategic tool, and how to build real ownership—before your plans stall out. If you’ve ever felt like you’re dragging your board along for the ride, this one’s for you.

🔑 Listen in for three practical moves you can make this week to drive alignment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why board members feel disconnected from even the clearest goals—and how to reframe it
• What to say (and what to avoid) when sharing your priorities with your board
• How to turn resistance into insight and ownership into momentum

3 Key Takeaways:

• Start with shared motivation: Your board will act when they see their “why” in your goals.
• Resistance isn’t rejection—it’s feedback. Use it to deepen clarity and connection.
• Ownership builds buy-in. The earlier you invite it, the stronger your momentum.

The 3 Moves to Align Your Board:

1. Start with a Shared Pain Point -- Frame your goals around challenges your board already cares about. Don’t just announce priorities—connect them to things like burnout, mission drift, or unrealized impact. Ask, “What does meaningful progress look like for you this year?”
2. Treat Resistance as Useful Data -- When board members push back, dig deeper. Ask what’s behind their hesitation—often, it’s fear of unrealistic expectations or lack of clarity. Address concerns early and openly to reduce silent disengagement.
3. Distribute Ownership Early -- Give board members a meaningful role in the work. Don’t just ask for “help”—ask what they want to steward. Invite them into shaping the process, and let trusted peers share why the work matters.

Resources Mentioned:

🎧 Board Activation Blueprint

A free, 3-part private audio micro-training to help you turn your board into a motivated, strategic team. 👉🏾 Grab it here

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As your nonprofit grows, it’s easy to overlook the behind-the-scenes systems that keep everything running. In this episode, I unpack why scaling isn’t just about doing more—it’s about building smarter systems that can support your growth without burning you out. I walk through the three stages of infrastructure evolution (Organic → Intentional → Systematized), and offer real talk on why the first transition is often the hardest. If you’re still relying on memory, manual workarounds, or Slack check-ins to keep your programs running, this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The 3 distinct phases of infrastructure evolution—and what they look like in practice
• Why most growing teams hit a wall with systems
• How to begin systematizing without losing the heart of your mission

Key takeaways:

• You can’t scale what only lives in your head.
• Systematizing is a leadership act, not a corporate one.
• One broken workflow fixed each month can transform your org in a year.

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As your nonprofit grows, your leadership style has to evolve — fast. In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and systems you need to lead effectively at scale without burning out or micromanaging.

I break down the three key levers that help you trade control for clarity and oversight. You’ll learn how to set up a "leadership cockpit" so you can stay focused on the big picture, trust your team, and stay aligned with your mission as complexity increases. This is one of the most common — and emotionally tricky — transitions nonprofit leaders face. I’ll walk you through what it really looks like to lead when you’re no longer touching every part of the work.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to replace control with high-level oversight as your team grows
• What to include in your leadership dashboard to stay focused
• Why aligning on operational values is key to scaling without chaos

Key Takeaways:

1. Leadership at scale is about narrowing your focus, not expanding it.
2. Operational values must guide decisions across the team—even when you’re not in the room.
3. Dashboards, OKRs, and clear priorities help you lead strategically instead of reactively.

The 3 Core Levers for Leading at a Higher Altitude:

1. Decision-Making Alignment
   • Embed clear operational values across every level of the org
   • Define what “good” looks like in real behavior
   • Don’t ask for post-decision updates — build alignment that leads to the right decisions
2. Programmatic Oversight via Outcomes
   • Set clear, narrow priorities everyone can articulate
   • Establish measurable team-wide and individual goals
   • Use OKRs to track progress without monitoring tasks
3. Information Flow That Serves the CEO Role
   • Eliminate noise: don’t attend every meeting or get every update
   • Design meeting cadences and reports that elevate key signals
   • Surface risks, check for alignment, and trust your team to manage the details

Resource Mentioned: Delegation Ladder

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