Jeff Burkhart with Arts for All Executive Director Christina Martin-Wright, Board Director Sandra Bonnici, and Development Director Ellie McShane at the UW-Extension board training this month co-facilitated by Sharon Lezberg and Jeff.

“An insightful peer with whom I could confidentially explore solutions”

“Jeff’s insights were colored with compassion and grounded in practicality. Jeff asked the right questions, listened intently, and provided valuable insights without ever losing sight of our mission. I appreciated having an insightful peer with whom I could confidentially explore solutions to complex but by no means unique challenges. His kind-hearted sense of humor was […]

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“A stronger foundation for decision-making and a renewed sense of purpose”

“Jeff brought a wealth of experience and a thoughtful approach that helped us navigate complex organizational challenges and chart a clear path forward. Our organization now has a stronger foundation for decision-making and a renewed sense of purpose. With a clear roadmap in place, we are better equipped to serve our community, support our staff,

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Madison LakeWay Partners board at our retreat

Extensive preparation and creative activities lead to successful plan

“Jeff led an impactful offsite aimed at defining our organizational values and our strategic initiatives,” said board president Sarah Neujahr.  “During the initial planning and offsite, he asked important questions to help us better define our goals and the incremental steps we needed to take to be successful. “His commitment to our organization’s success was demonstrated through his extensive

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Image from workshop at California Libraries Literacy Services conference

Real, applicable examples of ways to accomplish your goals

Inspiring and practical — that’s how many attendees described Jeff Burkhart’s Data+Story=Impact session at the 2024 California Library Literacy Services conference. One participant listed “optimism and positivity” as a highlight. Another added “Jeff’s experiences are very inspiring.” The ready-to-use tools were appreciated, making the session a highlight of the conference for several of the 40+

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Tending your garden as a manager

Gardeners know that plants need rich soil and tending to produce flowers and fruit. Many plants support one another – dill and basil are natural protectors for tomatoes, beans supply nitrogen to corn, while the corn provides a ladder for the beans to climb. For those working for justice, there is a tension about the

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Photo taken for Literacy Network. Used with permission.

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