I didn’t know what a Retrospective was — capital R, Agile term, dedicated event — until I was nearly nine years into running this business. But when I finally learned what a Retrospective actually was,…
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It’s All About Relationships
Building a business is ALL about relationships. You thought I was going to say grant seeking is all about relationships, didn’t you? Well, that is true too, but that’s another post (ICYMI: Word…
Ask for Help
My Grandma Horey used to call me the “I can do it girl” as I used to reply with “I can do it!” to her as a toddler whenever she asked if I needed help….
“Take Time Off”
I type this blog having just returned from an unplugged week away with my spouse and my friends. I can hear what you’re thinking… “Unplugged, really?!?” That is what the younger version…
Don’t use the phrase “we have always done it this way”
The phrase “we have always done it this way” is like nails scraping on a chalkboard for me, whether we are talking about a grant process, a program design, or, well … anything. And that…
Eat Lunch Away from Your Desk
I’m not very kind to my wireless/Bluetooth keyboards. In fact, I have lost track of how many times I have dropped salad dressing or cracker crumbs on my keyboard. If I look back over our…
Set Boundaries
“Boundaries are basically about providing structure, and structure is essential in building anything that thrives.” – Henry Cloud I’ll be the first to admit that setting and keeping boundaries are two distinct skills that…
Is It Fun?
I joined the Rotary Club of Clayton this past summer. But before I formally joined, I attended numerous meetings as a guest to learn about the work of our local club and to see if…
20 Things I Have Learned in Running a Grant Writing Business
20 years. DH Leonard Consulting has been focused on taking the stress out of grants for nonprofit organizations for more than two decades. It is hard to believe. I guess time does fly when you’re…