I work at the intersection of learning, nonprofits, and leadership. I am a teacher, instructional designer, and nonprofit person who has worn every hat possible. I regular write, speak, and consult on learning strategy, design, and leadership.
House of Cards left a legacy in our house, #metoo movement aside. A few episodes into the series, my beloved watched Frank Underwood rowing… Read More »Habits and House of Cards: How to bring thinking about habits into a New Year
I’m absolutely thrilled to be presenting a session in the Learning • Technology • Design™ (LTD) virtual conference from February 1-23, 2018. The Washington Nonprofits learning… Read More »Learning • Technology • Design Conference Session – February 1, 2018
If you want people to be more financially literate, you invest in financial literacy education, right? So think governments, businesses, and nonprofits worldwide. They spend… Read More »Learning ≠ Doing
I got an email this week that asked for my thoughts on audience engagement. I’m sharing a version of the exchange with you because engaged… Read More »Ask Nancy: Audience Engagement
“What’s the ‘big idea’ for our conference?” Jim asked. “That kids need to be more engaged… actively involved in learning activities.” “And how are we… Read More »Our Learning Pledge
A few months ago, I presented to nonprofit colleagues about learning and the power of emotions. One said, “Okay, I get it. Emotions are important… Read More »Emotions in Learning: Ok, but how do I do that?
A well designed conference is awesome, in the original sense of the word. It inspires an overwhelming feeling of reverence. I spent last Tuesday at the Closing… Read More »How to move people to action
We offer learning events to provide opportunities for people to get what they need to be more effective. Sometimes this goal is achieved, but often the… Read More »Strategic Learning: Don’t leave action to chance
My daughter graduates from high school this week. Nearly 18 years anticipating what she will become, and now she is. It seems like just yesterday… Read More »Reflections on a Graduation
It is not hard to slip into a scarcity mindset this time of year. The world can seem flat when we get tired. (Luckily Memorial… Read More »3 Ways to Break the Nonprofit Scarcity Trap (Part 2)
We talk a lot about the scarcity mindset in nonprofits. It is that belief that nonprofits let limitations define them. They don’t have money, time,… Read More »Scarcity and What We Can Do About It (Part 1)
I’ve been spending a lot of time with nonprofits in Central Washington. I was recently asked what is most on their minds… and then The… Read More »A Nonprofiters View of the World