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The TLS blog is where you can find strategies to navigate through the ever-changing and complex challenges you face as a leader. We aim to inspire you and welcome your thoughts on the topics and ideas that we present in the blog.

difficult conversations

Having Difficult Conversations: Part One

Part of leadership is having hard conversations, and yet, this can be one of the most stressful things leaders do. Join us as we kick off a two-part series on this topic. This week we focus on what you can READ MORE

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difficult conversations

Having Difficult Conversations: Part One

Part of leadership is having hard conversations, and yet, this can be one of the most stressful things leaders do. Join us as we kick off a two-part series on this topic. This week we focus on what you can READ MORE
Communicating when times are tough

Communicating When Times are Tough

It can be tough to know what to say, especially when not everything can be shared and what we can share might not be well received. In this video, we explore how to navigate this tricky situation as a leader. READ MORE
gracious communication

Gracious Communication

What does it mean to be a 'gracious' communicator as a leader? Not sure? Nor were we until we were inspired by a thought-provoking article! Join us to learn more about this important aspect of communication!READ MORE
boundary setting

Simple Boundary Setting

You want to support your team in really meaningful ways. You also want to find time to get other essential things done. What do you do when those two seem at odds? Listen to hear a simple tip about boundary READ MORE
confrontation

Shifting Confrontation to Carefrontation

How can you bring a spirit of 'caring' to conversations when you are deliveirng feedback that you know is not likely to be well received? And how can you extend that spirit of caring to yourself as you prepare for READ MORE
Advanced Boundary Setting with Staff

Advanced Boundary Setting with Staff

We all know how important it is to set boundaries. But what can we do when we feel like we've clearly set the boundaries, but some folks are honoring them? Join us to hear a conversation about how we can READ MORE
giving difficult feedback

Giving Difficult Feedback

Many nonprofit leaders feel anxious and/or dread about the constructive feedback process. It can be challenging to offer input to someone you know they may not want to hear. Join us for this week's video, where we discuss how to READ MORE
Managing During Uncertainty

Managing During Uncertainty

Right now, many nonprofit organizations are facing incredible uncertainty. For those leaders, it can be difficult to know how to support the team - particularly when there are no clear answers to give. Listen to our video for some ideas READ MORE
Communicate with Confidence

Communicate with Confidence

How do you build confidence in situations where you simply don't feel that confident? It's a challenge that many of us can relate to, and in this week's video, we share some ideas and approaches that can be helpful whether READ MORE
Lessening Emotional Impact

Lessening Emotional Reactivity

How do you stay focused and/or feel productive when there are so many distractions coming at you from every direction? In this week's video, we share some strategies that leaders in our community are finding helpful. We also share how READ MORE