What Does a Coalition Do? It Celebrates – Part 1

Week one: Celebration. Learn 3 tips for celebrating your coalition members.
Eight Elements of Effective Meetings
When we are trying to get people to work together, we have to create a platform for them to work together. Most of the time, this involves meetings. Whether you are meeting in person for the first time or you are primarily virtual, you want people to want to come to your meetings. Purpose Purpose […]
Gratitude and Building Coalitions

Week four of our new Spotlight: Giving Thanks. We recap all we’ve discussed about gratitude and coalition building.
3 tips for Practicing Thankfulness – Implementing it!

Week three of our new Spotlight: Giving Thanks. Learn 3 tips for implementing thankfulness.
3 Tips for Practicing Thankfulness: Focus on Giving

Week two of our new Spotlight: Giving Thanks. Learn 3 tips for giving thanks regularly to your coalition members.
3 Tips for Practicing Thankfulness and Making it a Habit

Week one of our new Spothlight: Giving Thanks. Learn 3 tips for making gratitude a weekly ritual.
Leading Through Change: Lessons from Kelly and Trena

When coalitions face budget cuts, uncertainty, or burnout, what keeps them going? In our 3-part video series, two respected coalition leaders—Kelly Wells Sittig (Iowa Cancer Consortium) and Trena Mitchell (Arkansas Cancer Coalition)—shared candid stories about leading through real challenges. Here’s what stood out across all three conversations: Why This Series MattersThese conversations aren’t just stories—they’re […]
You’re Not Alone: Who Coalition Leaders Turn to for Strength

In the midst of change, who supports the leaders? In this powerful final conversation, Kelly and Trena pull back the curtain on who keeps them going. Check out our free worksheet on Change Management Reflection. This resource guides you through self-reflection questions that will support you in navigating your change journey.
When It Gets Hard: Real Stories of Coalition Resilience

In this powerful conversation, Kelly Wells Sittig and Trena Mitchell show us what real leadership looks like under pressure. From losing staff and navigating grief to rallying communities and rebuilding trust, these two leaders offer practical, inspiring lessons in how coalitions can adapt, persist—and even grow—through uncertainty. Check out our free worksheet on Change Management Reflection. […]
Leading Through Change: How Cancer Coalitions Adapt and Evolve

Here are a few common themes from our conversation.