9/11 Lessons on Human Connection: 25 Years Later

9/11 Lessons on Human Connection: 25 Years Later

9/11 Lessons on Human Connection: 25 Years LaterTeuta Towler
Published on: 11/09/2026

Twenty-five years after 9/11, I reflect on witnessing the attacks from Kosovo and what tragedy can teach us about empathy, healing, and human connection.

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with People Your Nonprofit Can’t Help

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with People Your Nonprofit Can’t Help

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with People Your Nonprofit Can’t HelpTeuta Towler
Published on: 10/09/2025

One of the hardest parts of nonprofit leadership is saying “no.” This blog helps with frameworks you can use to say no with compassion, dignity, and respect.

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