Every time I step in front of a TV news camera, I think about my high school AP History teacher who said: "Don't ever talk to a TV reporter. You'll look like an idiot!"  I’m not sure what shenanigans prompted her to say that, but she had a nugget of wisdom. It gets to the cardinal rule of working with the media: ALWAYS prepare. And I mean always. Here’s a quick story from my experience where asking a reporter to call back in 10 minutes so I could prepare was the right move. I

For our final Navigating Chaos webinar, we were joined by Andrew Boardman of Mangrove for a great conversation on design. Our key takeaway: Design practices can be a powerful tool for social change and creative problem-solving. Check out this recap for more ideas and resources.

For the fourth Navigating Chaos webinar, we were joined by Jennifer Sconyers of Abundance Leadership Consulting. Our key takeaway: Clear values, with flexible frameworks and a willingness to experiment (and sometimes fail), can help teams remain strong and resilient in turbulent times.

For the third webinar in our Navigating Chaos series, we were joined by Kellen Moody of Alluvium Gatherings. Our key takeaway: Alluvium Gatherings Check out this recap for more ideas and resources to build coalitions and communities for collective impact.

For the second webinar in our Navigating Chaos series, we were joined by Bridget Hayman of Access Living. Our key takeaway: Less reaction and more intentional, proactive communications can help your comms team and your key audiences stay focused on your core message and mission. Check out the recap for more ideas and resources.