A woman I spoke with recently said something heartbreaking: “Lucy, this sounds like exactly what I need, but it feels selfish to spend money on myself when my organization needs so much.” I understand this feeling deeply. As nonprofit leaders, we’re wired to put our missions first, our teams second, and ourselves… somewhere down the […]
I’ve never found myself excited to write new year resolutions. This year I decided to give it a miss until I found Gretchen Rubin’s 26 for 2026. The idea is to list twenty-six things you’d like to do by the end of the year. Her approach is to keep the exercise light. These items can […]
Last week, I had the privilege of recording three short “chats” about resilience for students in the University of Toronto Arts Management Program. This newsletter is based on my remarks. 🌻🌻🌻 In 30-plus years working in the arts, I’ve seen too many talented leaders hit a wall. Not because they weren’t capable or committed, but […]