Exploring creative ways to involve your team, donors, beneficiaries, and community in celebrating in these days when we long for good news is a powerful opportunity. The culture of your organization is being shaped by everything that is happening. Wise leaders aren't just letting that happen. Are you intentionally making yours a culture that celebrates meaningfully?

Some moments are high leverage, and this is certainly one of them. Physical separation from our teams doesn't prevent us from deepening our connections and affirming our shared commitments. In some cases the change of situation becomes an excellent opportunity to make impactful adjustments.

So, how can leaders improve their culture in the midst of great challenges?

"May, you're too intense! You need to lighten up a little and help people find some freedom so they can do their best under demanding circumstances." Jay said.

"Jay, you're too casual! You need to be more focussed and help people find some structure so they can do their best under demanding circumstances." May said.

There are no guarantees in leadership. That is more clear than ever these days. Being the one who points out the elephant or challenges the value of the cow may be a career limiting move. Some leaders and organizations aren't willing or able to even consider that these things are actually problems that drag against the good you are trying to do. That sucks, but it is occasionally the case.

Some experts estimate that as many as half of Canadian charities may face permanent closure by the end of this year. Others are forecasting that a dramatic drop in donation revenue will hit hardest in early 2021 and last for a year or more from then.

A lot of good organizations may not survive.

So what can we do to better our chances?