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Loss and Grief in Volunteer Engagement

Loss and Grief in Volunteer Engagement

In the last two weeks alone, six different people said to me, “I am still grieving,” “I am mourning,” or “I am still dealing with feelings of loss.” Nearly all these comments were made in different conversations. It was notable after the second occurrence, but by the sixth, it was un-ignorable.

The Power of Pretzels

The Power of Pretzels

Sometime after two hours on the tarmac last Saturday, the flight attendants kindly walked up and down the aisle...

A 2020 Time Machine

A 2020 Time Machine

2020 hasn’t turned out as any of us expected. Just for a moment, imagine what you would say if you could magically travel back and provide some advice or pose questions to your January self… What would you ask? What advice might you give?

Zoom Fatigue, Volunteers, and Some Aha! Moments

Zoom Fatigue, Volunteers, and Some Aha! Moments

Over the last few days, a common theme emerged from several seemingly disparate conversations. A virtual coffee with a colleague this morning. Listening to a book on leadership while I was walking outdoors yesterday. And, yes, even a call with my mother a few days ago.
What was the theme? Fatigue.