September 2

Somewhere out there, an Executive Director is in the middle of a mental health crisis. He’s calling out sick, canceling meetings, and showing up late, but he’s convinced it’ll pass. He’s just tired. He’ll bounce back. Everyone deserves a little grace, right?

Somewhere out there, a Board is preparing to terminate their Executive Director. They’ve seen his brilliance. They’ve witnessed his decline. And despite their best efforts to check in, he insists everything is fine.

Consider this:
When performance or behavior shifts dramatically, it’s often a sign of something significant—even if the person can’t name it yet.