“As a Chief Operating Officer, you can achieve outstanding results even in this complex time. Your willingness to grow on the job will determine how well you do.” - Kate Ebner, Nebo’s CEO and COO Roundtable Co-Facilitator The leadership demands facing today’s mission-driven COOs are almost unrecognizable with those of even five years ago. Yet, […]
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CEOs are responsible for leading the organization and playing the role of Chief Storyteller as they drive long-term strategy. They work closely with the organization's executive team, serving as the conduit between the organization's daily operations and its board of directors. CEOs are responsible for modeling the organization's values and […]
As a CEO, investing in leadership coaching is a highly effective way to achieve your goals, enhance your skills, and drive organizational growth while aligning your leadership team. A CEO Coach is an unbiased third party who is able to serve as a thought partner to you in your role of CEO. However, with a wide range of coaching professionals available, […]
"We go to school to learn what books to read for the rest of our lives." ~ Robert Frost Summer is a wonderful time to recharge, connect with one's passions and to discover new things. Our team has put together some books and podcasts to help you do all of that as you take some time to get away this summer. Embracing a Human-centered Approach Hidden […]
“One of my colleagues said to me, ‘I got my Master’s in ‘pivoting’ from this institution.’ I thought to myself, ‘I don’t have this skill yet.” This candid comment, shared by a participant during a Coaching Circle for senior university leaders, was met with sympathetic nods and murmurs of affirmation. In today's higher education landscape, defined by […]
Organizations today are navigating a set of unprecedented and overlapping external stressors. Among these factors, organizations are grappling with the rapid adoption of AI, shifting or collapsing career paths due to layoffs and reorganizations, greater economic uncertainty, overseas conflicts, and shifts in the donor landscape. There is also job loss, […]
Have you suddenly had to take a sick day to care for a family member and realized you do not truly have the backup you need at home when life and work inevitably collide? For many working parents balancing the simultaneous demands of career advancement and a growing family, juggling it all can feel overwhelming. But what if knowing your personal life […]
When we think about facilitation, we often think about holding space for others. Guiding conversations, supporting reflection, and helping groups navigate complex ideas and decisions. Yet we do not always think of ourselves as facilitators or of how our life experiences shape the way we facilitate. We aim to do our work neutrally and in the service of […]
At Nebo, we spend a great deal of time thinking about the future of leadership and partnering with clients to envision what is next for their organizations. In doing so, the conversation naturally extends beyond business outcomes to a broader scope. It becomes about ensuring a sustainable future not only for organizations but also for the communities […]
Three years ago, I picked up horseback riding as a hobby. As an adult rider working in corporate America who partners with organizations to develop leaders, I couldn’t help but notice the parallels between learning how to ride a horse and learning how to lead people. The same qualities that define effective leadership are the very ones horseback riding […]