Kristin RaackDec 14, 2021LeadershipMake No Small Plans!Here in Chicago, we love Daniel Burnham, the renowned city planner who envisioned and built the 1893 World’s Fair among other notable...
Kristin RaackSep 15, 2021LeadershipThe Joy of a Growth MindsetI’ve never met him, but there’s this guy that I keep seeing around my neighborhood who inspires me. And, I hope his story will encourage...
Kristin RaackJul 22, 2021LeadershipStop Scapegoating Your BoardI’ve stood around the proverbial watercooler at enough nonprofits to have heard this tired story: “But the board never does anything…” or...
Kristin RaackJun 9, 2021LeadershipUnlocking the Power of a QuestionAsking the RIGHT questions sometimes depends on WHY you're asking the question. Building greater awareness and intentionality into your...
Kristin RaackMay 21, 2021LeadershipDisrupting the Status QuoPhilanthropy means “the love of humankind” which is how an idealist like me ended up in this work. But, many of our philanthropic systems...