Insights

Writing on leadership, culture, and the systems behind the work.

Rhanda writes on trauma-informed leadership, organizational culture, and the economics of social issues.

Leadership under pressureHolding the Bridge While the Ground ShiftsNonprofits aren't here to burn the system down or save it whole. They're here to hold the bridge long enough for people to cross.August 2026

Policy and economicsDomestic Violence Is an Economic Issue. Why Business Leaders Should Care.Cuts to survivor services don't make the need disappear. They move the cost into hospitals, schools, courts, and workplaces.June 15, 2026

LeadershipResilience Is Not a Leadership Strategy: A Trauma-Informed Look at Nonprofit CultureResilience is what people rely on when systems are stretched too far. Here's what trauma-informed leadership asks us to build instead.March 12, 2026

Practice5 Ways to Become a More Mental Health–Conscious LeaderFive concrete shifts, from noticing strain to prioritizing sustainability, for leaders who want teams to feel safe and supported.March 23, 2025

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