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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 1d

Friday Thought 💡

Want to be a better leader? Start by being coachable.

🧠 Ask for feedback
🌊 Embrace adaptability
📚 Keep learning

Leaders who grow are leaders who last.

#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #coachingmindset

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 3d

“People will forget what you said.
People will forget what you did.
But people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou

An oldie but a goodie for a reason.

In leadership, emotional impact is everything. Start there.

#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #emotionalintelligence

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 10d

Midweek mindset check for new managers.

You’re not expected to know it all.

Instead, ask:
💡 “What are your ideas for approaching this?”
💡 “How would you solve it if I weren’t here?”

Leaders who listen grow teams that thrive.

#midweekmindset #managerlife #leadershipgrowth #nonprofitleaders

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 11d

Tuesday Testimonial: "Paige is a thoughtful, insightful and innovative coach! Every session we undertook provided me greater clarity, and helped me locate the exact right approach to tough situations, obstacles and conversations."

We love hearing how our coaching helps leaders rise to the moment.

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 16d

Still trying to do it all yourself?

That’s not sustainable leadership - that’s skipped delegation.

To delegate differently:
✅ Right person
✅ Clear goal
✅ Check-ins
✅ Debrief

Build the team. Share the load.

#employeeengagement #delegationworks #nonprofitleadership #teamefficiency

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 17d

“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”
Being vague isn’t sparing someone’s feelings - it’s setting them up to fail.

Leaders: clarity is compassion. 👏

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 18d

Burned out teams = high turnover, but nonprofits can’t afford to lose great people.
Use feeback tools to turn the tide:

📝 Pulse surveys
👂 Stay interviews
💬 Real-time feedback

New post: http://bit.ly/4o9pr0q

#employeeengagement #nonprofitleaders #feedbackculture

A Feedback Tool Nonprofits Overlook in Fighting Turnover — Luminal Development

Nonprofit employee turnover is costly — not just financially, but culturally. In this post, we explore three underused feedback tools that can help nonprofit leaders reduce staff burnout, improve employee retention, and build a stronger organizational culture. Learn how pulse surveys, stay interview

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 22d

It’s Friday. You made it. 👏

Before you close the laptop, ask yourself:
▶️What did I learn this week?
▶️What did I model for my team?
▶️What do I want to carry forward?

The best leaders reflect before they relax. Enjoy the three-day weekend. Regroup. And come back ready to lead. #leadershipdevelopment

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · 24d

Taylor’s new album is everywhere, but this mirrorball lyric is still our leadership mantra: “I’ve never been a natural, all I do is try, try, try.”

You don’t need to be flawless to lead. Just keep showing up.
#TaylorSwift

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Sep 11

Authoritative leadership is out. ❌
Empathetic leadership is in. ✅

32% of workers say their workplace feels impersonal or isolating. For Gen Z & remote teams, it’s worse.

Emotional intelligence is essential for all leaders. Let's build it, together.

#belongingatwork #luminaldevelopment

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Sep 10

“In teamwork, silence isn’t golden; it’s deadly.” — Mark Sanborn

Most teams struggle with communication...not because they don't care, but because they were never taught how to do it well.

At Luminal Development, we teach teams and leaders how to talk, listen, and lead better. #leadershipcoaching

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Sep 3

Let's discuss hitting every Q4 target with the support of Lumina's leadership coaching packages.
#employeeretention

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Sep 3

Here’s what the data shows:
✴️Executive coaching can yield up to 788% return on investment, fueled by measurable gains in productivity and employee retention.
✴️Organizations offering leadership coaching report a 22% higher retention rate and 20% improvement in job performance.

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the dedication that keep our teams and communities thriving.

But let’s be real...supporting your team shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing. The best leaders invest in people all year long. Here’s to building strong teams, every day. #laborday #employeeengagement

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 25

Post-summer slump? Same. Good news: Fall is the perfect time to reset. 🍂
We’ve got 10 ways to reengage your team and refocus your energy before Q4.
Link: http://bit.ly/4oOQY8A
#leadershipcoaching #teamdevelopment #fallreset #nonprofitleaders

The Fall Reset: 10 Proven Ways to Reengage and Refocus Your Team After Summer — Luminal Development

Feeling the post-summer slump? Reignite motivation and alignment with these 10 actionable strategies to reengage your team this fall. Perfect for nonprofit and service sector leaders aiming to boost morale, clarity, and cohesion before year-end.

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s a quick exercise that:
✨Brings clarity to what really matters
😩Prevents burnout from unnecessary urgency
🤲Builds trust by normalizing smart prioritization

The best leadership is made of up a million little moments just like this one.

=#fridayfocus

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 22

Today’s leadership move? Lighten the load.

Fridays are often packed with last-minute to-dos and mental clutter. But before you and your team head into the weekend, try this reset:

👉 Ask: “What can we defer, delegate, or delete?”

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 15

Ready for a 3-minute Friday reset your team actually has time for - and interest in?
Ask them: “What went better than expected this week?”
A simple way to:
➡️End on a high note
➡️Reinforce progress
➡️Build momentum into Monday

Easy, effective engagment: unlocked!

#fridayfocus

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 13

If you're developingemerging managers in your organization, our free Manager Development Guide is a great place to start. It’s built for people-focused sectors like nonprofits and service-based teams.

📥 Download the guide here:

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 13

At Luminal Development, we coach leaders to move from:
Solving problems quickly ➡️ Coaching others to solve independently
Personal efficiency ➡️ Building systems that enable team efficiency
Measuring success individually ➡️ Measuring success through team outcomes

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 13

🔄 The shift from high performer to effective manager isn’t automatic, and it’s where many organizations lose momentum.

Why? Because the skills that made them exceptional doers aren’t the same ones that make them great people leaders.

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Jul 30

Just a friendly Wednesday reminder - don't waste time and energy on the shiny and new without supporting the tried and true. People make or break your organization. Period.

Want to learn how we help? Let's connect with a free call.
#leadershipdevelopment #employeeretention #employeeengagement

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Jul 27

3️⃣Ignoring team culture – A toxic or disconnected team environment pushes even the most mission-driven employees out.

Retention? It starts with intention.
#employeeretention #leadershipdevelopment #teamculture #employeeengagement #nonprofitleadership #peoplefirst #workplacewellbeing #hrstrategies

Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Jul 27

2️⃣Poor communication – One-way updates don’t build trust. People stay when they’re heard and informed.

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Luminal Development @luminaldevelopment.bsky.social · Jul 27

1️⃣Neglecting growth – When there’s no clear path to develop or lead, employees look elsewhere.

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