You Probably Don’t Want a Clone
You probably don’t need another version of yourself. You need people who see what you don’t see, bring strengths you don’t have, and help turn your vision into reality.
You Weren’t Meant To Do It Alone
Big dreams require great teams. A visionary dreamer without a team will struggle to get good work done.
Don’t Let the Valley of Despair Kill Your Dream
If you have ever hit a season where you were losing steam and hope because things haven’t turned out the way you imagined…
This piece is for you.
Unlikely Dreams Take Time to Grow
Most of our unlikely dreams take time to grow.
What seems unlikely today may just need patience and a willingness to keep pushing.
Ten Years Later: Two Ways Police Chiefs and Black Clergy Can Still Help Rebuild Trust
I wrote this five years ago, and I think it's worth reading again.
Four Common Reasons Great Causes Never Get Off the Ground (Part 2)
Avoiding these four pitfalls won't guarantee success, but ignoring them can prevent even the strongest mission from ever getting off the ground.
Some of the Best Causes Never Get Off the Ground
In my experience, there is no shortage of community-changing ideas. Sadly, many of them never make it past the starting line.
The Unglamorous Truth About Nonprofit Sustainability
The nonprofit causes we love have an underbelly that is not so glamorous: they are hard to financially sustain.
The Right Leader for the Season
Leadership is critical in any organization, but especially vital if you are trying to accomplish Unlikely Good in your community. Making sure you pair the right leader with the particular season of growth is crucial.
The Tyranny of New Ideas
Launching new ideas without taking the time to ask good questions can create chaos in the communities we hope to improve.
Dreams Can Turn Into Disaster
Communities can change the trajectory of a young person's life, but only if leaders avoid the common pitfalls that cause good intentions to fail. This excerpt from Unlikely Good explores why relationships, focus, and perseverance matter more than ever.