One of the core tenets of being a leader of light is practicing forgiveness. In fact, it’s part of our fifth principle: Talk, Walk, and Teach Civility, Kindness, Forgiveness, and a Love for All.
When it comes to forgiveness, every leader of light needs to have a powerful exercise that can be employed at a moment’s notice to help those in your charge.
Author C.S. Lewis relates, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.”
Anyone who’s in a leadership position understands that it’s a lot easier to talk about forgiveness than it is to actually do it.
As leaders of light, it’s guaranteed that we will find ourselves in situations that test our patience. Dealing with broken promises, missed deadlines, substandard performance, and blatant disregard for important organizational values (just to mention a few!) are all part and parcel of the leadership experience.
It can be easy to get swept up in the day-to-day responsibilities that come with executing Giving Hearts Day, which for many organizations, is their biggest fundraising campaign of the year. Don’t forget about one of your greatest fundraising secret weapons: your board.
There are many reasons for a young professional to consider board service — but whatever the motivation, our regional nonprofits are in need of the perspective of the next generation. Hear from Tara Bujold, one of the many young professionals in our community who make an impact through board leadership.
The power of gratitude is undeniable. In fact, the great Dr. Robert Evans, the world’s leading authority on the subject, has spent his entire career documenting the benefits. Here is just a smattering of what we can expect when we become grateful for the many the blessings in our lives:
Here’s a shocking reality. Researchers have just discovered that the more successful a leader becomes, the LESS likely they are to express their gratitude to those who work with and for them.
Here’s a shocking reality. Researchers have just discovered that the more successful a leader becomes, the LESS likely they are