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Free Download: Theatre-to-Leadership Toolkit
Practical tools for bringing theatre principles into leadership. Includes rehearsal preparation checklists, "Yes, And" meeting templates, presence-building exercises, ensemble activities, crisis adaptation playbook, and leadership reflection questions—all designed for immediate implementation.
New Blog: What Theatre Can Teach You About Leadership
The Episode 6 companion blog explores why rehearsal liberates instead of limits, how "yes, and" transforms team dynamics, what creates executive presence, and why ensemble work matters more than teamwork. Includes real stories of when theatrical instincts saved the show—and the organization.
Read the Blog →Episode 6: Theatre & Leadership – Lessons from the Stage
Before Will moved into consulting, he spent years in professional theatre. And here's what nobody talks about: the skills that make great theatre are the exact skills that make great leadership. This week we're exploring rehearsal, improvisation, stage presence, and ensemble work—all translated into practical leadership tools you can use tomorrow.
Episode 5: Technology Tools That Actually Help Strategic Planning
We're back for 2026! This week we tackle technology and strategic planning—not the overwhelming kind, but practical tools that help keep your plan alive after the retreat ends. Learn about task management, document collaboration, and data tracking options that actually work for nonprofit budgets.
New Blog: Technology Tools for Strategic Planning
The Episode 5 companion blog explores the coordination problem most organizations face and breaks down three essential tool categories. Includes real stories about tech implementations that failed (and what worked instead), plus honest talk about the 70% of success that has nothing to do with the tool itself.
Read the Blog →Free Download: Strategic Tech Toolkit
Your comprehensive guide to choosing and implementing technology for strategic planning. Includes accurate tool comparisons with current free tier limits and nonprofit pricing, implementation checklists, training templates, realistic evaluation timelines, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Happy Holidays!
We're taking a week off to rest and recharge. This week's episode is a short holiday message from Pat and Will. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year. We'll be back with a full episode on January 5th.
Listen Now →Episode 4: Organizational Coaching for High-Performing Teams
Coaching isn't just for executives. Our latest episode explores how to build a coaching culture that strengthens teams from the inside out—without certifications or big budgets. Learn the difference between coaching, managing, and mentoring, plus practical questions to use today.
Listen Now →New Blog: Organizational Coaching & Team Development
The Episode 4 companion blog unpacks what coaching really is (and isn't), how to shift from "fix-it" to "figure-it-out-together" mode, and five ways to start building coaching habits today. Includes real-world examples and the power of 15-minute peer coaching circles.
Read the Blog →Free Download: Coaching Culture Quickstart Guide
Start building coaching habits into your team's rhythm with this comprehensive guide. Includes powerful questions for meetings and one-on-ones, a 15-minute conversation structure, peer coaching circle framework, 30-day challenge, and best practices for creating psychological safety.
Episode 3: Aligning Mission, Vision, and Strategy
The latest episode is live! We explore what happens when your mission, vision, and strategy aren't working together—and share practical tools to get back on track. Plus stories from the field and our Real Talk Roundtable on alignment wins and fails.
Listen Now →New Blog: Mission, Vision & Strategy Alignment
The Episode 3 companion blog breaks down the difference between mission, vision, and strategy—and what to do when they've drifted apart. Includes the road trip analogy, warning signs of misalignment, and a 5-question alignment audit for your team.
Read the Blog →Free Download: Alignment Guide
Our new Mission-Vision-Strategy Alignment Guide is ready. Includes the Mission Match Test, a 90-minute workshop framework, maintenance checklists, and conversation starters for staff and board discussions.
Year-End Strategic Planning Reminder
As we approach the end of 2025, now is the perfect time to review your organization's strategic plan. Schedule a team reflection session to celebrate wins, identify what worked, and set priorities for Q1 2025. Use our Strategic Pitfalls Cheat Sheet to avoid common mistakes.
Episode 2: Common Pitfalls in Strategic Planning
Even passionate teams stumble in strategic planning. Learn to identify and avoid the most common mistakes that derail planning efforts—from creating plans in isolation to setting vague goals. This episode includes real stories from the field and a free Strategic Pitfalls Cheat Sheet.
New Tool: Strategic Pitfalls Cheat Sheet
Keep this guide handy when building or reviewing your strategic plan. Includes detailed breakdowns of five common pitfalls, actionable fixes, quick assessment questions, SMART goal examples, and conversation starters for your next team meeting.
Episode 1: The Power of Strategic Planning
Your strategic plan isn't the destination—it's the launchpad. In our first full episode, we break down how to build a plan that actually works, adapts, and moves your mission forward. Includes the Strategic Planning Checklist—your free downloadable tool to guide the process.
Trailer Episode Now Live
Get a taste of what's coming in Mission-Driven Momentum. Our trailer introduces Pat and Will Scanland and gives you a preview of the strategic planning insights you'll hear each week.