As we begin a new year, there’s often a rush to move forward — new goals, new plans, new energy. While momentum can be powerful, the Sankofa way reminds us that forward movement without reflection can leave us busy, tired, and misaligned.
Sankofa is a West Africa…
Coaching is one of the most transformative practices we can bring into any space. It is not limited to executives in corner offices or athletes on the field — it is a human-centered approach that belongs across sectors, roles,…
“Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.”
— Jim Rohn
I’ve worked in human services for over 20 years now, and I can honestly say I’m a much better collaborator today than I was at the beginning of my career. Not because I’ve mastered team dynamics or fi…
Collaboration is how we multiply our efforts — but only when it works.
When it doesn’t, things start to slip: deadlines, clarity, trust. And the damage isn’t always loud — sometimes, it just looks like team tension, stalled decisions, or a bunch of emails that go …
So many of us are taught to collaborate by being nice, helpful, and available. But true collaboration isn’t just about being available — it’s about being aligned. It’s about checking in not just with your presence, but with your purpose.
And it doesn’t require a l…
By Franceria Moore - Maxwell
“I just don’t think they get it,” she said, half-laughing, half-defeated. “I explain everything — the what and the how. But they still seem disconnected.”
A few years ago, I was coaching a newly promoted leader who was now supervising …
By Franceria Moore-Maxwell
I was 25, three years into running the nonprofit I founded at 22. We had a solid reputation by then — we ran a wildly successful summer Freedom School program that served 130–150 kids every year, offered free breakfast and lunch, and too…
As you step into the transformative journey of molding a dynamic organizational culture, consider the subtle yet profound levers that can propel both individual and collective growth. These levers are not always loud or dramatic, but the…
Every organization, regardless of its size or mission, possesses a unique blend of individuals contributing to its tapestry. It is here that a person-centered approach to leadership development aligns seamlessly with organizational succes…
Picture a leader who not only guides their team toward achieving ambitious goals but also establishes a work environment where everyone feels genuinely valued. This leader doesn’t merely rely on technical expertise or authority to foster…