God uses challenging people to make us better disciples and, through us, shows the world another way to respond. Other people’s negative behavior isn’t an excuse to forget in whose footsteps we follow.

The book Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs that Limit Your Potential by Muriel M. Wilkins was a book I struggled to read. As a naturally introspective person who feels like I already have a strong awareness of my strengths and weaknesses, I was humbled to realize how much growth I still need in many areas. However, that realization was not discouraging, but instead inspiring.

Although this may not be a consoling thought as you prepare for an upcoming interview, there are concrete steps you can take to ensure you make a good first impression. Taking the time to prepare and practice your responses to common behavioral-based questions will increase your confidence and set you apart from the competition.

Starting a nonprofit is not simply a business decision, it is a response to a calling that often comes from prayer, discernment, and a desire to live out the Gospel through service. The journey of launching a nonprofit is both a spiritual and practical one. It also requires lots of hours spent fundraising, which can be extremely daunting for nonprofit founders. 

We all want to be great conversationalists. Who doesn’t want to be the person who lights up the room with our charm, wit, and empathy, easily connecting with others?