<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The People Institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empower your growth, amplify your impact through immersive training]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:02:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Your Team Is Not the Problem. This Is.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me say something that might be uncomfortable.



If your organization keeps running into the same walls, losing good people, watching momentum stall, and wondering why the team cannot seem to get to the next level, I need you to stop looking at your team.]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/comfortable-is-the-most-expensive-place-your-oganization-can-be</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d6f83faba6cee57d8e636</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:07:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_a283eb3b888e423e9411e6bb5139b6ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What “We Invest in Our People” Actually Means — And How to Tell If You Do.]]></title><description><![CDATA[t is one of the most common things an organization can say.



In mission statements. In recruitment materials. In all-staff addresses delivered with genuine conviction. We invest in our people. It signals values, signals culture, signals that this is the kind of organization that cares about more than output.]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/what-we-invest-in-our-people-actually-means-and-how-to-tell-if-you-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1d912a745ceae0cd4c5308</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching and mentoring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Team Building]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_498eee3c621c469da911e6ef07041c6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Cost of a Leadership Vacuum — And Why Most Organizations Don’t See It Coming.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moment everyone notices is rarely the moment it starts.

A key leader announces they’re leaving. Or is asked to leave. Or burns out quietly until they’re functionally gone even while still showing up. The organization scrambles. Job postings go up. Interim arrangements are made. Everyone is suddenly aware of how much institutional knowledge, how many relationships, how much forward momentum was held by one person.

But here’s the truth most organizations don’t want to sit with: that crisis d]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/the-hidden-cost-of-a-leadership-vacuum-and-why-most-organizations-don-t-see-it-coming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8a6526d919e5ce86d5979</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Culture]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:34:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_7a502624d4134934bc9199f127a4887f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training Events Don’t Change Organizations. Learning Cultures Do.]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a moment that most leaders know well. You’ve just wrapped up a training program — a workshop on communication, a leadership development day, maybe a full off-site. Participants leave energized. Feedback forms come back glowing. Managers report that the conversations in the room were some of the most honest they’d heard in years. And then, three months later, nothing has changed. Not because the training was poor. Not because your people weren’t paying attention. But because a single...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/training-events-don-t-change-organizations-learning-cultures-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d67c0bc55f668b53045f27</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Team Building]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_00a4e051bb15402d8e7158cb2ab290e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Development Isn't a Recruitment Problem; it's a Clarity Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most nonprofit leaders think they have a recruitment problem. They spend months searching for the "right" board members—people with connections, capacity, and credibility. They bring on impressive candidates with strong resumes and good intentions. And then, six months later, those same board members are absent from meetings, silent during fundraising conversations, and disengaged from the organization's mission.]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/boarddevelopmentisn-tarecruitmentproblem-it-saclarityproblem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a996bdf1929985ec973675</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category><category><![CDATA[Board Development]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:46:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_e57f5348552c4a429fc268a05be79a27~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gap Between Responsibility and Authority Is Where Leaders Burn Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a middle manager right now, here's what you already know: you're responsible for everything, but you have the authority to change almost nothing.



You're accountable for your team's performance, but you can't approve their budget requests. You're expected to retain top talent, but compensation decisions happen three levels above you. You're tasked with executing the strategy, but no one asked for your input when that strategy was created.]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/the-gap-between-responsibility-and-authority-is-where-leaders-burn-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697cb575facc7df23b5b82c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_199e0f2d1806480d808360bf2e57a315~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Is a System, Not a Personality Trait]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've been sold a story about leadership that sounds inspiring but falls apart under pressure: that great leaders are born with it—charisma, presence, the ability to "command a room." The problem? This myth keeps organizations stuck. Here's what actually happens when we rely on personality over structure: projects stall because no one knows who makes the final call. Teams burn out because responsibility sits in one place while authority sits somewhere else. Culture erodes because expectations...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/leadership-is-a-system-not-a-personality-trait</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e96e102fef142333c2d0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Culture]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_7cb13ac3b7f1407ea4bbb11a05277edf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Human Side of Business Has Never Mattered More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s something that might surprise you: while 60% of C-suite executives are planning to expand AI integration within the next five years, only 16% of U.S. workers are actually using AI in 2025. That’s not just a gap; it’s a canyon. And in that canyon are real people: leaders trying to keep up, teams trying to make sense of what’s next, and cultures quietly slipping into fear. As someone who works with organizations every day, I can tell you this: 85% of AI initiatives fail to deliver their...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/ai-is-advancing-are-your-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f11cce60ceb7e0d10018be</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:33:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_316039b24b504af1887d2a56e22233f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Succession Planning in Nonprofit Organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the nonprofit world, leaders often wear many hats. They carry vast institutional knowledge and act as the driving force behind mission delivery. Yet, one of the most overlooked responsibilities of nonprofit boards and executives is preparing for the day when those leaders are no longer at the helm. Succession planning isn’t just a human resources task—it’s a strategic imperative that safeguards an organization’s mission, culture, and long-term sustainability. Why Succession Planning...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/the-strategic-imperative-of-succession-planning-for-nonprofit-boards-and-executives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd5338da234aa99e037237</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:16:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ac4157ebbe84883ae56cb94d33b3f06.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Why Development Investment Is Your Competitive Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's business landscape demands more than just keeping up—it requires staying ahead. Companies face relentless pressure to innovate, adapt, and compete in an ever-evolving marketplace. The secret weapon? A strategic approach to workforce development that transforms your most valuable asset—your people—into your greatest competitive advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/building-tomorrow-s-workforce-why-development-investment-is-your-competitive-edge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6899e101b2187a6db30880c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching and mentoring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Culture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:50:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_08c22edea1764f349acc2d0636b82601~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evolution of Leadership: From Permission-Seeking to Purpose-Driven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Traditional Leadership Training Misses the Mark Let's dive into something I've been observing in my work with leaders across...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/the-evolution-of-leadership-from-permission-seeking-to-purpose-driven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687dabf7fbd51bef90a2bace</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching and mentoring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:07:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_908a38ca5803461fb6009114537d92ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Managing, Start Leading: What It Really Takes to Inspire Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many professionals are promoted into leadership positions based on technical skills, but true leadership goes far beyond checking boxes...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/stop-managing-start-leading-what-it-really-takes-to-inspire-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7d998a09d444319514d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Culture]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:54:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_5993b866fdf14a0f8718796fe96e5004~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding with Purpose: 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Thrive Long-Term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations that rely heavily on external funding to deliver services and meet their goals. But in today’s volatile economic landscape, grants and donations alone are no longer a sustainable strategy. To build resilience and maintain long-term impact, nonprofit leaders must adopt innovative financial strategies that diversify revenue streams and build a foundation for growth.]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/funding-with-purpose-5-ways-nonprofits-can-thrive-long-term</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6862a494a23862e8db730023</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:12:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_8cd63e885ddf4e75b5a6b3110bd19979~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnessing the Power of Storytelling for Nonprofit Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every nonprofit has a mission—but not every nonprofit knows how to make people feel  it. In a world overflowing with causes, data, and...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/how-nonprofits-can-elevate-their-mission-through-compelling-narratives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681b75c0564c13cb51566daa</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Board Development]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 15:56:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_54fdad454a204a86800ffd5ee3e1a7e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s Talk About Burnout: A Leader’s Responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest—burnout doesn’t send a calendar invite.  It creeps in slowly, disguised as "just a busy season" or "a push to get this...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/breaking-the-burnout-cycle-how-leaders-can-prioritize-well-being-for-themselves-and-their-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680104b666a838c017932c09</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Culture]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:08:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_0583cea1359a4c4db9dfee56d9305f6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best Practices for Building Stronger Nonprofit Boards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong board is the backbone of any successful nonprofit. The right board members bring expertise, passion, and strategic vision to...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/5-best-practices-for-building-stronger-nonprofit-boards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6812e0dcb644c5a1fe617</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Board Development]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:50:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_200d3bce339a4dcd9171e394b964d068~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>officeadministrati</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rise of Mindful Leadership: Navigating Modern Workplace Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's fast-paced, high-pressure business world, a new leadership paradigm is emerging - mindful leadership. ]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/the-rise-of-mindful-leadership-navigating-modern-workplace-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dc2e1d39416c6488955ef4</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:10:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_a46261d7e7c3455e97ca4dede22f9dc3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Culture of Trust and Collaboration in Your Nonprofit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofit work is inherently team oriented. Whether it’s organizing events, managing programs, or securing funding, success depends on...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/building-a-culture-of-trust-and-collaboration-in-your-nonprofit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c7246a7fef44d9ba7da5fb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:28:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_7e2bb20f62d84ebc9014acdf2a328f39~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heart of the Mission: Aligning Leadership with Organizational Values]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofit organizations are driven by their missions, but how often do leaders assess whether their personal leadership style aligns with th]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/the-heart-of-the-mission-aligning-leadership-with-organizational-values</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a210b63ba8488e7b55ac9c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:38:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15420e_8a814dca0be8443ebf3f72118c4bf4ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Superpower of Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empathy is often mistaken as a soft skill  but in today's workplace, it’s an essential skill! It’s a powerful driver of performance,...]]></description><link>https://www.thepeopleinstitute.com/post/the-superpower-of-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67814cd188ddf98ba8145751</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:08:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4547e2_8141d992659a4cbdaad38f00566203c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>officeadministrati</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>