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Your first charity leadership role

Posted on 2 April 20252 April 2025 by Katherine

Thinking about stepping into your first charity leadership role in a charity or nonprofit? That’s exciting! Leadership in the third sector can be deeply rewarding—but it’s also a unique journey that comes with its own challenges. Despite the term “career ladder,” leadership progression isn’t always a straight climb. It’s more of a winding path, filled…

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Building Resilience: Becoming a resilient leader

Posted on 5 March 202531 March 2025 by Katherine

Resilience has become a bit of a buzzword and there’s a risk of it being used to mean that ‘shutting up and getting on with it’ is valued. There are plenty of bad managers out there who would happily use ‘resilience’ as a tool to blame the victim by giving you bad news and then…

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Leading experts when they know more than you

Posted on 26 February 202531 March 2025 by Katherine

Stepping into a leadership role within the charity sector, particularly in smaller organisations, can present a unique set of challenges. One significant hurdle you might face is leading experts who have greater expertise than you in their respective fields. You may have spent years honing your skills and knowledge in a specific area, only to…

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Inspirational Leadership: The Science Behind Doubling Your Team’s Productivity

Posted on 15 January 202531 March 2025 by Katherine

Imagine being able to double your team’s productivity without spending a penny. Sounds too good to be true? Research shows that inspired employees are twice as productive as those who are merely satisfied. The exciting news is that inspirational leadership isn’t just a natural talent – it’s a skill that can be learned and developed….

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