Resource Friday 5/14/21…

When I was a nonprofit leader, I sat square in the middle of an organization that was fiercely mission-driven and had high standards and ambitions. Even though we weren't in the type of work where there were emergencies, everyday certainly felt like one.

Like so many nonprofits, we were understaffed and under-resourced. We were stretched thin and determined to serve beyond our capacity.

It was a marathon, but we were sprinting the whole way.

For me, it's taken time (3 years and counting) to rewire myself from the nonprofit martyrdom approach.

Here are some ways to rethink your work —and to step into a leadership style that’s both authentic and sustainable for you.