Who is a Leader?
This summer has been one for the books, no pun intended.
Six Degrees of Persuasion
My Substack blends personal storytelling and professional insight to illuminate how connection, courage and authenticity create meaningful impact.
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Making Room for Others at the Table
Before reading this week’s article, I’d like you to picture someone.
Just Because It Comes Easy Doesn’t Mean It Is Easy
“You’re good at it because it comes naturally to you.”
The Return on Generosity
Not long ago, someone smiled at me and said, “Tim, you’re too generous.”
When a Presentation Becomes a Conversation
Last week, I wrote about the criticism I received after one of my presentations.
The Five Minutes Before
I have come to believe that some of the most important moments in our lives happen five minutes before anything actually begins.
What We Throw Away
One of the greatest gifts Alvin has given me over the years hasn’t been something he bought or wrapped.
The Small Things
As you read this, my dad and I are probably somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean making our way home after spending the past week together in London, a city that has become one of our favorite places to visit and one that has provided us with some incredible memories over the years.
An Ask for an Ask
One of the things that people outside the fundraising profession often struggle to understand is that the best donor relationships eventually stop feeling like donor relationships at all.
The Universe Gives Us What We Put Into It
Last week, Alvin and I were sitting on the couch talking about our summer plans when one of us said something that immediately made the other stop and think.