by Stacey Chazin | Jun 22, 2023 | Blog, News
Visionary Simon Sinek – a self-described “unshakeable optimist,” despite his last name – has said, “The greatest contribution of a leader is to make others leaders.” As any leadership junkie, and hopefully a good number of today’s non-profit, community, and corporate...
by Stacey Chazin | May 23, 2023 | Blog, News
Let’s start with the basics. What are power dynamics? Power dynamics are ways in which power – the ability to influence or control others, resources, decisions, or outcomes – is distributed and exercised. They can exist in a variety of settings, including families,...
by Stacey Chazin | May 4, 2023 | Blog, News
As I wrote about earlier this month, I recently had the great fortune to re-enter the world of large conferences for the first time since the onset of COVID froze us in our travel tracks. While I was excited to reconnect with colleagues and meet many folks with whom...
by Stacey Chazin | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog, News
Comedian Amy Schumer, a self-proclaimed introvert, once mused, “If you’re a true introvert, other people are basically energy vampires.” As an introvert packing up to attend a large, national conference next week – the first in-person gathering of this size that I’ve...
by Stacey Chazin | Mar 13, 2023 | Blog, News
A few years back, before we all took a COVID-induced break from regular business travel, I was enjoying dinner with valued colleagues who have become treasured friends while at a conference in Houston. A male colleague stopped by our table to compliment one of my...
by Stacey Chazin | Jan 30, 2023 | Blog, News
I have been a writer all my life. I wrote book reports as a young student, essays as a highschooler, and more complex and challenging papers while in college and graduate school. As a professional, I’ve crafted annual reports, press releases, and media pitches (in...
