Posts tagged nonprofit leadership
Ego, Ambition, and the Wisdom to Know The Difference In Leadership

Many professionals share this ambition story in different ways, shaped by other intersecting identities—whether as first-generation immigrants, women in male-dominated fields, or others who have been told their worth rests on outpacing expectations.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve wrestled with ambition, too. It has likely opened doors for you, established your reputation, and earned you recognition as a highly capable person. And yet, you may have faced moments where you questioned your ambition.

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How Can I Resist?: Defiant Leadership Through Impossible Decisions

In my work as a coach and facilitator for mission-driven organizations, I’m noticing a troubling pattern: every decision feels like a lose-lose situation, with a heightened risk of moral injury. Many leaders are asking themselves: Do I comply, defy, or lie? Leaders are constantly grappling with impossible choices. Every day, it feels like our core values are on the chopping block. There’s No Easy Answer—But There Is Another Question…

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