When in a position of leadership, it’s easy to forget that we don’t have to go it alone. However, as leaders we benefit from spaces with our peers where we
ICL’s team picks their favorite books about change for this summer. Switch: How to Change Things when Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath Recommended by Dianne Russell
Do you ever wonder if so called “investments” actually pay back? I do. Like most of us in our hard-running culture, I’ve often caught myself thinking, “I can’t take time
At ICL, we know the whole really can be greater than the sum of its parts. In our work to build collaboration with key players, informed by data, and addressing
The last gasps of winter remind me of snowy days sledding as a child in Michigan: scrambling up the hill with a pack of friends and our sleds in tow;
Maybe you’ve noticed those special brown signs as you travel the interstate highway system telling you about entering a National Heritage Area or Corridor? These special places are where historic,
ICL’s staff share their leadership resolutions for 2018. Dianne Russell I resolve to listen to 1-2 podcasts a week that stretch my knowledge and awareness about race, ethnicity, and
Are you feeling more stressed, anxious, and taxed as a leader? Know that you are not alone. Early last year, we began noticing a theme in our conversations with leaders
The weeks ahead are full of conferences where board, staff, and volunteers in the environmental and conservation community are gathering to deepen their skills, build their networks, and up their
In a recent workshop I heard some exasperated environmental leaders say, “People have to change but no one is hearing our message. We need to say it over and over