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THE MOUNTAIN IS REAL

 There is no denying it, the mountain is real.  


The Weight of Leadership in Uncertain Times

In today's nonprofit and family-serving world, leaders are facing an uphill climb like never before.  Budget cuts at every level, workforce shortages, and community needs are rising faster than resources.  It's enough to test even the strongest among us.

But waiting for the perfect plan or everyone's approval can weaken your impact.  When you lead with conviction instead of consensus, you show others what courage looks like.  Your steadiness becomes their strength.

For Leaders and Organizations
  • Protect the mission - it's non-negotiable. When resources shrink, distractions multiply.  That's when protecting what matters most becomes the real work.  Whether you're leading a program, guiding a team, or supporting your family, stay anchored in your "why".
  • Assess your vulnerabilities.  
  • Strengthen your partnerships.
  • Embrace tools that make your mission more sustainable.
  • But above all, lead with confidence. Your courage will ripple across your staff, your board, your funders, and your community.
For Families and Advocates
  • Families, our voices are powerful.
  • Keep showing up, speaking up, and putting a face to the need at the local, county, state, and federal levels.
  • You don't have to carry the whole mountain, but your story helps move it.
  • Join with others who share your vision.  Build coalitions.  Stay informed.  
Reflection

What mountain are you facing today?   Is it fear, fatigue, funding cuts, or something deeply personal?
Don't just stand there staring at it.  Whatever your mountain is, go under it, over it, around it, or through it.  And if none of that works?  Tell that mountain to move out of your way.









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