The term authenticity in leadership gets talked about a lot. In this episode, David and Margaret break it down a bit more. Margaret shared an anecdote about someone who created a plaster mask of their face and painted both sides. Many of us have given some thought to how we think we show up–or the [...]

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to retreat? In this thoughtful episode, David and Margaret explore the transformative power of stepping away. During the recording of the podcast, David was mid-way through his own retreat. He took a few days for himself to travel to the mountains of Colorado (one of his [...]

Margaret and David welcome guest Graeme Watt, a principal at Anthem Creative, to discuss the “Great Collision” of tech and traditionally late adopters in the nonprofit sector. Graeme’s career has straddled both nonprofit and for-profit work — and has kept a close eye on the adoption of technology — or lack thereof — that may [...]

What is the impact of ignoring versus naming the elephant in the room? Margaret reported that she had hoped to feel energized and rested after the 3-day Labor Day weekend. But thanks to a run-in with a (metaphoric) elephant, that’s not what happened. In this episode, David and Margaret share how those elephants — in [...]

Summer’s Over … David and Margaret explored the dynamics of heading back-to-school — including the anxiety. They noticed that the parents they have had contact with seem to sometimes experience more anxiety than their children at the prospect of school starting up again, even as the children’s transition back to school is often smooth. And [...]

547 Requests for Juice: Annoying or Funny? Margaret and David discussed the importance of finding gifts and opportunities in difficult circumstances. The topic for this podcast came from a post Margaret wrote for LinkedIn. The story was about her then-toddler son’s persistent request for juice that felt quite trying at the time, but ultimately became [...]

David and Margaret dive into the ways that Leadership and Emotional Intelligence can help when relationships get hard. They announced a free masterclass on June 4th, 2025, to provide tools for improving emotional awareness and communication. Reading the Space Margaret shares that for the recording of the podcast, she is wearing an orange sticky note. [...]

Margaret and David discuss David’s new book, “Using Your Mind for a Healthier and Happier Life.” David’s most recent book is a series of short essays inspired by Buddhist teachings. It blends principles of psychology, mindfulness, and leadership to provide actionable strategies that foster happiness, health, and resilience in life. Nuggets of Wisdom, Nuggets of [...]

Choice in Personal Growth and Leadership Margaret and guest and fellow fundraising professional Jenny Mitchell address the power of choice and its impact on personal growth, leadership and decision-making. The conversation opened with the age-old nonprofit challenge about how navigating board relationships is challenging for most nonprofit leaders. They explored how choice can help these [...]

David and Margaret and their special guest, Amy Daughters, tackle the dying art of using handwritten letters to foster relationships. Wait, like handwritten letters? With a pen? These days, kids can’t even read cursive. They don’t know where to put stamps on an envelope. It might be a dying art. But our hosts want our [...]