Personal Power

Asking kindred spirits to support you
It doesn't have to be lonely at the top. What if you could build a network of people around yourself who are there to mentor and champion you? They're not an advisory board for your organization, they are there for you.

Asking kindred spirits for money - Part 1
Asking kindred spirits for money - Part 2
If you struggle with fundraising, if you hate pressuring people for money, here's a page you might want to check out. It's about doing a negotiated ask. It's a way to take the pressure off yourself and off the person you're asking. It's not for everyone, but it's what I like and that's why I posted it.

Curiosity interviews
This is a companion to the two pages above. It's the easiest, no-pressure way to connect with strangers who you think might possibly be kindred spirits.

Founders, grace, and syndromes
I believe "founder's syndrome" is a misdiagnosis. The real problem is something else.

Leading in tough times
This economic crisis is frightening and depressing. When you're feeling down how do you get your spirit back? What do you need so you can be a leader not a savior?

Future articles:

Your calling and your journey
Inner guide or inner critic
Asking constellation

- Asking
- Negotiating
- Claiming

What does your mentor need?
Leading is a way of life
Pursuing a new job: Who vs. what
Leading in tough times
Relational aggression
Tending and befriending
Match or not a match
Needs vs. feelings vs. strategies
The three needs: contribute, grow, connect

© 2008 Rich Snowdon