A collision on the soccer field didn’t just shatter my ankle—it shattered the myth of my own importance. As paramedics hastily carried me off of the field on a stretcher last month, my frantic mind was racing. It seemed like my accident couldn’t have come at a worse time. In only 12 hours, I...
A Nonprofit’s Biggest Challenge
At a gathering of ministry leaders and CEOs, the facilitator asked all participants to write down the primary challenge they face. Over 70 percent responded their greatest problem had something to do with their board. I wasn’t surprised. Just to clarify, I have a fantastic board. They are sold out on the mission. They...
When It’s Time to Move On… Successful Leaders Transition Well
Last week was emotional. HOPE had a sendoff for our talented and enthusiastic Director of Development, Katie Nienow. She’s joining Juntos, a startup in Silicon Valley helping provide the poor with financial services. We are thrilled for her new assignment and are grateful for the way she will continue serving HOPE at key events and...