by Michelle Coombs, PhD | Oct 23, 2025 | Business, Nonprofit, Osborne Insights Blogs
Uncertainty can be paralyzing. Whether it’s economic instability, industry disruption, or internal organizational change, the instinct to pause and wait for clarity is common. But in business, doing nothing is rarely a neutral act — it’s often a decision...
by Judy Fantham & Fred Pitt | Oct 2, 2025 | Business, Nonprofit, Osborne Insights Blogs
Most executives dread the drill: gather the leadership team in a boardroom, cover the walls with sticky notes, and begin the torturous march toward articulating a vision and mission. What should be inspiring often turns into wordsmithing marathons. Discussions stall,...
by Ellis Katsof | Sep 4, 2025 | Nonprofit, Osborne Insights Blogs
(Updated from June 28, 2021 Post) In January 2016, after 36 years, I retired from my social work career. Not knowing what I wanted to do in my retirement, I began speaking to colleagues who had already retired and were really enjoying themselves. Their stories were so...
by Michelle Coombs, PhD | Jun 5, 2025 | Nonprofit, Osborne Insights Blogs
Leading a not-for-profit is a demanding role, requiring leaders to navigate financial constraints, limited staffing, and high expectations. While many strive for perfection, research suggests that prioritizing effectiveness over flawlessness can lead to better...
by Judy Fantham | May 13, 2025 | Nonprofit, Osborne Insights Blogs
Many of our employees today are feeling off-center. And who can blame them given the ever-fluctuating positions on US tariffs – in manufacturing, energy, and agriculture – and the ongoing threats to Canadian sovereignty – whether these are real or simply bluster. A...
by Judy Fantham | Dec 11, 2024 | Nonprofit, Osborne Insights Blogs
Not-for-profit boards are one way that volunteers contribute their time, energy and leadership skills to support organizations that help create a more complete social safety net in our communities. Currently, I devote my spare time to supporting bereaved parents and...
