How WACD Communicates
How WACD Communicates In the old days, we had three primary ways to communicate with WACD members: in person, on the telephone, and through postal… Continue Reading How WACD CommunicatesContinue Reading
2021-08-19
Transitioning to a new district manager
The transition to a new manager This topic may seem off the beaten path for WACD. But since we all want our conservation districts to… Continue Reading Transitioning to a new district managerContinue Reading
2021-07-23
Why we need to support people
Why we need to support people My favorite barista My favorite barista is an amazing human. She puts up with some horrible customers and yet… Continue Reading Why we need to support peopleContinue Reading
2021-07-06
Managers and Leaders: How Do You Keep It All Together?
How Do You Keep It All Together? One of the things I love about working with conservation districts is how focused they are on service… Continue Reading Managers and Leaders: How Do You Keep It All Together?Continue Reading
2021-06-24
Do you overestimate your own abilities? I do
Do you overestimate your own abilities? I do Do you ever overestimate your own ability to do something? This thought comes to me from a… Continue Reading Do you overestimate your own abilities? I doContinue Reading
2021-06-03
Love is a verb. So is conservation. So is equity.
Love is a verb. So is conservation and so is equity. What binds us together is love In a meeting this week, I was reminded… Continue Reading Love is a verb. So is conservation. So is equity.Continue Reading
2021-05-27
When will conservation work be on the blockchain?
When will conservation work be on the blockchain? Most of those who read this are likely saying to themselves: whaaaaat? What is this thing called… Continue Reading When will conservation work be on the blockchain?Continue Reading
2021-04-26
No surprises is a better strategy than waiting and reacting
Too early to review? With the Legislature still in session, is it too soon for a review of lessons learned this year? I don’t think… Continue Reading No surprises is a better strategy than waiting and reactingContinue Reading
2021-03-31
The importance of appreciating our people (or where I use the L word)
This week, I threw off my COVID shackles and traveled to Spokane to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spokane Conservation District‘s shiny new building.… Continue Reading The importance of appreciating our people (or where I use the L word)Continue Reading
2021-03-26
Healing Land, Healing People
Why do people choose to work with your conservation district? Is it because you are the only vendor available for the offered services? Is it… Continue Reading Healing Land, Healing PeopleContinue Reading
2021-03-11