A Fresh Perspective

The Gift of Asking – A Fresh Perspective on Fundraising

For many of us, the prospect of asking for money of a donor conjures painful fears of rejection and disparagement. We think little of ignoring the dinnertime phone solicitation but dread being the one to make the ask. Recognizing this … Continue reading


Pull Yourself Back from the Brink of Your Caffeine-Driven, Smart Phone-Addicted Life

GUEST POST written by my friend, colleague and an amazing executive coach, Scott Eblin,  President of The Eblin Group.  On a summer Sunday night four years ago, I found myself standing in front of a roomful of about 80 corporate … Continue reading


The Power of Questions: Creating Enduring Solutions by Asking Better Questions

We live in a fast paced world, demanding of answers. Leaders are expected to be decisive, articulate and bold – but leadership is not about knowing all the answers. It’s about asking great questions that inspire, motivate and empower others. … Continue reading


Welcome to A Fresh Perspective

I am very excited to initiate this opportunity to connect with you outside of our professional settings. This forum is not intended to be another technical how-to blog. It is meant to be a vehicle for reflection. We often feel … Continue reading


"Patterns if left unquestioned become our prisons."
- Dewitt Jones