Luminal Development
@luminaldevelopment.bsky.social
Founded with the belief that every individual deserves to wake up and feel great about who they are at work, and that continuous development is how they get there, we are a leadership and team development business located in Buffalo-Niagara.
Friday Thought 💡
Want to be a better leader? Start by being coachable.
🧠 Ask for feedback
🌊 Embrace adaptability
📚 Keep learning
Leaders who grow are leaders who last.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #coachingmindset
Want to be a better leader? Start by being coachable.
🧠 Ask for feedback
🌊 Embrace adaptability
📚 Keep learning
Leaders who grow are leaders who last.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #coachingmindset
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Friday Thought 💡
Want to be a better leader? Start by being coachable.
🧠 Ask for feedback
🌊 Embrace adaptability
📚 Keep learning
Leaders who grow are leaders who last.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #coachingmindset
Want to be a better leader? Start by being coachable.
🧠 Ask for feedback
🌊 Embrace adaptability
📚 Keep learning
Leaders who grow are leaders who last.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #coachingmindset
“People will forget what you said.
People will forget what you did.
But people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
An oldie but a goodie for a reason.
In leadership, emotional impact is everything. Start there.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #emotionalintelligence
People will forget what you did.
But people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
An oldie but a goodie for a reason.
In leadership, emotional impact is everything. Start there.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #emotionalintelligence
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“People will forget what you said.
People will forget what you did.
But people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
An oldie but a goodie for a reason.
In leadership, emotional impact is everything. Start there.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #emotionalintelligence
People will forget what you did.
But people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
An oldie but a goodie for a reason.
In leadership, emotional impact is everything. Start there.
#nonprofitleadership #leadershipgrowth #emotionalintelligence
Midweek mindset check for new managers.
You’re not expected to know it all.
Instead, ask:
💡 “What are your ideas for approaching this?”
💡 “How would you solve it if I weren’t here?”
Leaders who listen grow teams that thrive.
#midweekmindset #managerlife #leadershipgrowth #nonprofitleaders
You’re not expected to know it all.
Instead, ask:
💡 “What are your ideas for approaching this?”
💡 “How would you solve it if I weren’t here?”
Leaders who listen grow teams that thrive.
#midweekmindset #managerlife #leadershipgrowth #nonprofitleaders
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Midweek mindset check for new managers.
You’re not expected to know it all.
Instead, ask:
💡 “What are your ideas for approaching this?”
💡 “How would you solve it if I weren’t here?”
Leaders who listen grow teams that thrive.
#midweekmindset #managerlife #leadershipgrowth #nonprofitleaders
You’re not expected to know it all.
Instead, ask:
💡 “What are your ideas for approaching this?”
💡 “How would you solve it if I weren’t here?”
Leaders who listen grow teams that thrive.
#midweekmindset #managerlife #leadershipgrowth #nonprofitleaders
Tuesday Testimonial: "Paige is a thoughtful, insightful and innovative coach! Every session we undertook provided me greater clarity, and helped me locate the exact right approach to tough situations, obstacles and conversations."
We love hearing how our coaching helps leaders rise to the moment.
We love hearing how our coaching helps leaders rise to the moment.
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Tuesday Testimonial: "Paige is a thoughtful, insightful and innovative coach! Every session we undertook provided me greater clarity, and helped me locate the exact right approach to tough situations, obstacles and conversations."
We love hearing how our coaching helps leaders rise to the moment.
We love hearing how our coaching helps leaders rise to the moment.
Still trying to do it all yourself?
That’s not sustainable leadership - that’s skipped delegation.
To delegate differently:
✅ Right person
✅ Clear goal
✅ Check-ins
✅ Debrief
Build the team. Share the load.
#employeeengagement #delegationworks #nonprofitleadership #teamefficiency
That’s not sustainable leadership - that’s skipped delegation.
To delegate differently:
✅ Right person
✅ Clear goal
✅ Check-ins
✅ Debrief
Build the team. Share the load.
#employeeengagement #delegationworks #nonprofitleadership #teamefficiency
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Still trying to do it all yourself?
That’s not sustainable leadership - that’s skipped delegation.
To delegate differently:
✅ Right person
✅ Clear goal
✅ Check-ins
✅ Debrief
Build the team. Share the load.
#employeeengagement #delegationworks #nonprofitleadership #teamefficiency
That’s not sustainable leadership - that’s skipped delegation.
To delegate differently:
✅ Right person
✅ Clear goal
✅ Check-ins
✅ Debrief
Build the team. Share the load.
#employeeengagement #delegationworks #nonprofitleadership #teamefficiency
“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”
Being vague isn’t sparing someone’s feelings - it’s setting them up to fail.
Leaders: clarity is compassion. 👏
Being vague isn’t sparing someone’s feelings - it’s setting them up to fail.
Leaders: clarity is compassion. 👏
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”
Being vague isn’t sparing someone’s feelings - it’s setting them up to fail.
Leaders: clarity is compassion. 👏
Being vague isn’t sparing someone’s feelings - it’s setting them up to fail.
Leaders: clarity is compassion. 👏
Burned out teams = high turnover, but nonprofits can’t afford to lose great people.
Use feeback tools to turn the tide:
📝 Pulse surveys
👂 Stay interviews
💬 Real-time feedback
New post: http://bit.ly/4o9pr0q
#employeeengagement #nonprofitleaders #feedbackculture
Use feeback tools to turn the tide:
📝 Pulse surveys
👂 Stay interviews
💬 Real-time feedback
New post: http://bit.ly/4o9pr0q
#employeeengagement #nonprofitleaders #feedbackculture
A Feedback Tool Nonprofits Overlook in Fighting Turnover — Luminal Development
Nonprofit employee turnover is costly — not just financially, but culturally. In this post, we explore three underused feedback tools that can help nonprofit leaders reduce staff burnout, improve employee retention, and build a stronger organizational culture. Learn how pulse surveys, stay interview
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October 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Burned out teams = high turnover, but nonprofits can’t afford to lose great people.
Use feeback tools to turn the tide:
📝 Pulse surveys
👂 Stay interviews
💬 Real-time feedback
New post: http://bit.ly/4o9pr0q
#employeeengagement #nonprofitleaders #feedbackculture
Use feeback tools to turn the tide:
📝 Pulse surveys
👂 Stay interviews
💬 Real-time feedback
New post: http://bit.ly/4o9pr0q
#employeeengagement #nonprofitleaders #feedbackculture
It’s Friday. You made it. 👏
Before you close the laptop, ask yourself:
▶️What did I learn this week?
▶️What did I model for my team?
▶️What do I want to carry forward?
The best leaders reflect before they relax. Enjoy the three-day weekend. Regroup. And come back ready to lead. #leadershipdevelopment
Before you close the laptop, ask yourself:
▶️What did I learn this week?
▶️What did I model for my team?
▶️What do I want to carry forward?
The best leaders reflect before they relax. Enjoy the three-day weekend. Regroup. And come back ready to lead. #leadershipdevelopment
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It’s Friday. You made it. 👏
Before you close the laptop, ask yourself:
▶️What did I learn this week?
▶️What did I model for my team?
▶️What do I want to carry forward?
The best leaders reflect before they relax. Enjoy the three-day weekend. Regroup. And come back ready to lead. #leadershipdevelopment
Before you close the laptop, ask yourself:
▶️What did I learn this week?
▶️What did I model for my team?
▶️What do I want to carry forward?
The best leaders reflect before they relax. Enjoy the three-day weekend. Regroup. And come back ready to lead. #leadershipdevelopment
Taylor’s new album is everywhere, but this mirrorball lyric is still our leadership mantra: “I’ve never been a natural, all I do is try, try, try.”
You don’t need to be flawless to lead. Just keep showing up.
#TaylorSwift
You don’t need to be flawless to lead. Just keep showing up.
#TaylorSwift
October 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Taylor’s new album is everywhere, but this mirrorball lyric is still our leadership mantra: “I’ve never been a natural, all I do is try, try, try.”
You don’t need to be flawless to lead. Just keep showing up.
#TaylorSwift
You don’t need to be flawless to lead. Just keep showing up.
#TaylorSwift
Authoritative leadership is out. ❌
Empathetic leadership is in. ✅
32% of workers say their workplace feels impersonal or isolating. For Gen Z & remote teams, it’s worse.
Emotional intelligence is essential for all leaders. Let's build it, together.
#belongingatwork #luminaldevelopment
Empathetic leadership is in. ✅
32% of workers say their workplace feels impersonal or isolating. For Gen Z & remote teams, it’s worse.
Emotional intelligence is essential for all leaders. Let's build it, together.
#belongingatwork #luminaldevelopment
September 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Authoritative leadership is out. ❌
Empathetic leadership is in. ✅
32% of workers say their workplace feels impersonal or isolating. For Gen Z & remote teams, it’s worse.
Emotional intelligence is essential for all leaders. Let's build it, together.
#belongingatwork #luminaldevelopment
Empathetic leadership is in. ✅
32% of workers say their workplace feels impersonal or isolating. For Gen Z & remote teams, it’s worse.
Emotional intelligence is essential for all leaders. Let's build it, together.
#belongingatwork #luminaldevelopment
“In teamwork, silence isn’t golden; it’s deadly.” — Mark Sanborn
Most teams struggle with communication...not because they don't care, but because they were never taught how to do it well.
At Luminal Development, we teach teams and leaders how to talk, listen, and lead better. #leadershipcoaching
Most teams struggle with communication...not because they don't care, but because they were never taught how to do it well.
At Luminal Development, we teach teams and leaders how to talk, listen, and lead better. #leadershipcoaching
September 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“In teamwork, silence isn’t golden; it’s deadly.” — Mark Sanborn
Most teams struggle with communication...not because they don't care, but because they were never taught how to do it well.
At Luminal Development, we teach teams and leaders how to talk, listen, and lead better. #leadershipcoaching
Most teams struggle with communication...not because they don't care, but because they were never taught how to do it well.
At Luminal Development, we teach teams and leaders how to talk, listen, and lead better. #leadershipcoaching
Here’s what the data shows:
✴️Executive coaching can yield up to 788% return on investment, fueled by measurable gains in productivity and employee retention.
✴️Organizations offering leadership coaching report a 22% higher retention rate and 20% improvement in job performance.
✴️Executive coaching can yield up to 788% return on investment, fueled by measurable gains in productivity and employee retention.
✴️Organizations offering leadership coaching report a 22% higher retention rate and 20% improvement in job performance.
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Here’s what the data shows:
✴️Executive coaching can yield up to 788% return on investment, fueled by measurable gains in productivity and employee retention.
✴️Organizations offering leadership coaching report a 22% higher retention rate and 20% improvement in job performance.
✴️Executive coaching can yield up to 788% return on investment, fueled by measurable gains in productivity and employee retention.
✴️Organizations offering leadership coaching report a 22% higher retention rate and 20% improvement in job performance.
Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the dedication that keep our teams and communities thriving.
But let’s be real...supporting your team shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing. The best leaders invest in people all year long. Here’s to building strong teams, every day. #laborday #employeeengagement
But let’s be real...supporting your team shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing. The best leaders invest in people all year long. Here’s to building strong teams, every day. #laborday #employeeengagement
September 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the dedication that keep our teams and communities thriving.
But let’s be real...supporting your team shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing. The best leaders invest in people all year long. Here’s to building strong teams, every day. #laborday #employeeengagement
But let’s be real...supporting your team shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing. The best leaders invest in people all year long. Here’s to building strong teams, every day. #laborday #employeeengagement
Post-summer slump? Same. Good news: Fall is the perfect time to reset. 🍂
We’ve got 10 ways to reengage your team and refocus your energy before Q4.
Link: http://bit.ly/4oOQY8A
#leadershipcoaching #teamdevelopment #fallreset #nonprofitleaders
We’ve got 10 ways to reengage your team and refocus your energy before Q4.
Link: http://bit.ly/4oOQY8A
#leadershipcoaching #teamdevelopment #fallreset #nonprofitleaders
The Fall Reset: 10 Proven Ways to Reengage and Refocus Your Team After Summer — Luminal Development
Feeling the post-summer slump? Reignite motivation and alignment with these 10 actionable strategies to reengage your team this fall. Perfect for nonprofit and service sector leaders aiming to boost morale, clarity, and cohesion before year-end.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Post-summer slump? Same. Good news: Fall is the perfect time to reset. 🍂
We’ve got 10 ways to reengage your team and refocus your energy before Q4.
Link: http://bit.ly/4oOQY8A
#leadershipcoaching #teamdevelopment #fallreset #nonprofitleaders
We’ve got 10 ways to reengage your team and refocus your energy before Q4.
Link: http://bit.ly/4oOQY8A
#leadershipcoaching #teamdevelopment #fallreset #nonprofitleaders
Today’s leadership move? Lighten the load.
Fridays are often packed with last-minute to-dos and mental clutter. But before you and your team head into the weekend, try this reset:
👉 Ask: “What can we defer, delegate, or delete?”
Fridays are often packed with last-minute to-dos and mental clutter. But before you and your team head into the weekend, try this reset:
👉 Ask: “What can we defer, delegate, or delete?”
August 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today’s leadership move? Lighten the load.
Fridays are often packed with last-minute to-dos and mental clutter. But before you and your team head into the weekend, try this reset:
👉 Ask: “What can we defer, delegate, or delete?”
Fridays are often packed with last-minute to-dos and mental clutter. But before you and your team head into the weekend, try this reset:
👉 Ask: “What can we defer, delegate, or delete?”
Ready for a 3-minute Friday reset your team actually has time for - and interest in?
Ask them: “What went better than expected this week?”
A simple way to:
➡️End on a high note
➡️Reinforce progress
➡️Build momentum into Monday
Easy, effective engagment: unlocked!
#fridayfocus
Ask them: “What went better than expected this week?”
A simple way to:
➡️End on a high note
➡️Reinforce progress
➡️Build momentum into Monday
Easy, effective engagment: unlocked!
#fridayfocus
August 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ready for a 3-minute Friday reset your team actually has time for - and interest in?
Ask them: “What went better than expected this week?”
A simple way to:
➡️End on a high note
➡️Reinforce progress
➡️Build momentum into Monday
Easy, effective engagment: unlocked!
#fridayfocus
Ask them: “What went better than expected this week?”
A simple way to:
➡️End on a high note
➡️Reinforce progress
➡️Build momentum into Monday
Easy, effective engagment: unlocked!
#fridayfocus
🔄 The shift from high performer to effective manager isn’t automatic, and it’s where many organizations lose momentum.
Why? Because the skills that made them exceptional doers aren’t the same ones that make them great people leaders.
Why? Because the skills that made them exceptional doers aren’t the same ones that make them great people leaders.
August 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🔄 The shift from high performer to effective manager isn’t automatic, and it’s where many organizations lose momentum.
Why? Because the skills that made them exceptional doers aren’t the same ones that make them great people leaders.
Why? Because the skills that made them exceptional doers aren’t the same ones that make them great people leaders.
Just a friendly Wednesday reminder - don't waste time and energy on the shiny and new without supporting the tried and true. People make or break your organization. Period.
Want to learn how we help? Let's connect with a free call.
#leadershipdevelopment #employeeretention #employeeengagement
Want to learn how we help? Let's connect with a free call.
#leadershipdevelopment #employeeretention #employeeengagement
July 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Just a friendly Wednesday reminder - don't waste time and energy on the shiny and new without supporting the tried and true. People make or break your organization. Period.
Want to learn how we help? Let's connect with a free call.
#leadershipdevelopment #employeeretention #employeeengagement
Want to learn how we help? Let's connect with a free call.
#leadershipdevelopment #employeeretention #employeeengagement
The top 3 retention mistakes leaders make?👇
July 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The top 3 retention mistakes leaders make?👇
A recent Gallup report suggests that almost 50% of workers "dial it down" at work during the summer months. Given that projects don't pause, even when people do, we've got managers covered with 6 ways to keep engagement high that don't fight the season’s vibe. ☀️👇
http://bit.ly/46fztYm
#summerfridays
http://bit.ly/46fztYm
#summerfridays
How to Keep Teams Engaged and Motivated During the Summer Slowdown — Luminal Development
Discover six practical strategies to sustain team engagement and productivity during summer, even with vacations, shifting priorities, and a slower work rhythm. Perfect for mission-driven leaders looking to balance rest with results.
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July 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A recent Gallup report suggests that almost 50% of workers "dial it down" at work during the summer months. Given that projects don't pause, even when people do, we've got managers covered with 6 ways to keep engagement high that don't fight the season’s vibe. ☀️👇
http://bit.ly/46fztYm
#summerfridays
http://bit.ly/46fztYm
#summerfridays
"If you’re lucky enough to work with Paige Carstensen and her team you get a thought partner, a mirror, and a fierce friend." - Your Words Wednesday testimonial from our favorite lawyer, MJ Morley.
July 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"If you’re lucky enough to work with Paige Carstensen and her team you get a thought partner, a mirror, and a fierce friend." - Your Words Wednesday testimonial from our favorite lawyer, MJ Morley.
G👀d morning, managers! 🌅
Want to set your staff up for success this week? Start your Monday with a quick Slack, email, text, or check-in and ask these two critical questions:
1️⃣What are your top two priorities for this week?
2️⃣What support do you need to win on these priorities?
Want to set your staff up for success this week? Start your Monday with a quick Slack, email, text, or check-in and ask these two critical questions:
1️⃣What are your top two priorities for this week?
2️⃣What support do you need to win on these priorities?
July 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
G👀d morning, managers! 🌅
Want to set your staff up for success this week? Start your Monday with a quick Slack, email, text, or check-in and ask these two critical questions:
1️⃣What are your top two priorities for this week?
2️⃣What support do you need to win on these priorities?
Want to set your staff up for success this week? Start your Monday with a quick Slack, email, text, or check-in and ask these two critical questions:
1️⃣What are your top two priorities for this week?
2️⃣What support do you need to win on these priorities?
Change isn't some mystical, far away thing. It's here, right now, in your organization. Those who will be successful in business, then, are those who can think differently, fail quickly, and speak honestly.
Managers, are you ready to lead with tomorrow's logic?
#changemanagement
Managers, are you ready to lead with tomorrow's logic?
#changemanagement
July 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Change isn't some mystical, far away thing. It's here, right now, in your organization. Those who will be successful in business, then, are those who can think differently, fail quickly, and speak honestly.
Managers, are you ready to lead with tomorrow's logic?
#changemanagement
Managers, are you ready to lead with tomorrow's logic?
#changemanagement
It's true, according to Gallup research. And, among those surveyed, almost HALF of those who left attest that neither a manager, nor company leadership, discussed job satisfaction, performance, or their future at the organization in the three months prior to their departures.‼️
July 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's true, according to Gallup research. And, among those surveyed, almost HALF of those who left attest that neither a manager, nor company leadership, discussed job satisfaction, performance, or their future at the organization in the three months prior to their departures.‼️
It's the truth - your people want to be seen, developed and supported. Every one of these needs can be met by the right manager or ignored by the wrong one.
Want your staff to stay? Invest in manager training that takes your leaders' potential and turns it into performance.
#employeeretention
Want your staff to stay? Invest in manager training that takes your leaders' potential and turns it into performance.
#employeeretention
July 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's the truth - your people want to be seen, developed and supported. Every one of these needs can be met by the right manager or ignored by the wrong one.
Want your staff to stay? Invest in manager training that takes your leaders' potential and turns it into performance.
#employeeretention
Want your staff to stay? Invest in manager training that takes your leaders' potential and turns it into performance.
#employeeretention