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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.

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

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

Expressing Kindness … to Ourselves

It's easy to find yourself feeling anxious and overwhelmed these days, given everything from the demands of the organization to the news cycle. Join us as we share an approach based in kindness and self-compassion - no matter what else READ MORE

Managing End-of-Year Burnout

This time of year can be exhausting - even for those of us who are already exhausted! High levels of exhaustion can lead to feelings of burnout and this week, we are talking about specific ways we can support ourselves READ MORE

Work-Life Harmony

Work-Life Balance. Some folks have some pretty strong feelings about this topic. This week, we discuss the problem of using the word 'balance' when talking about our complicated lives. Join us to hear the conversation!READ MORE

Employee Mental Health, Pt. 2

Leaders play a critical role in contributing to the conditions for positive mental health in the workplace - both their own as well as others. Listen to hear what managers can do for themselves and their staff!READ MORE

Employee Mental Health, Pt. 1

For the majority of us, our manager has more impact on our mental health than our therapist or doctor - and is equal to the impact of our partner. Surprised? Today's conversation opens the door on an important discussion about mental health and the workplace!READ MORE