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October 14, 2021

The Courage Zone

We’re living and working through some of the most difficult times of our lives. Not only are we individually and collectively moving through the complexities of a global pandemic, we are also in a moment of great decision about where we’ll go from here. We are standing at the intersection of several choices, including going back to what we know (or at least trying to) and choosing to transform an entire culture. Many of us are eagerly awaiting the return of a pre-pandemic life, while others of us have fully accepted that things will never be the same.

Margaret Brunson
October 7, 2021

A Snapshot in Time

I love hiking in Umstead State Park early in the morning. Trees shade the path, and the recent rains turn the leaves and undergrowth a deep green. Woodpeckers drum in the distance, birds sing, and squirrels scurry among the branches. The trail I follow winds along a gurgling creek and a slight breeze blows overhead. Dragonflies and butterflies float above the water. I am alone and tension evaporates. I stop, look around, take a deep breath, and relax in the peace and solitude.

Beth Briggs
September 30, 2021

Dr. Margaret A. Brunson Joins Armstrong McGuire as Senior Advisor

With the continued strategic expansion of our service to North Carolina’s and the region’s nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, Armstrong McGuire & Associates is excited to welcome organizational leadership expert Margaret A. Brunson to our team.

Bert Armstrong
September 23, 2021

Why I Need a Vacation

I’m going on vacation next week – YIPPEE! It’s not anywhere fancy, just the beach (though the North Carolina coast is pretty incredible), but this will be the first time I have taken off more than two continuous business days in a year. And I am pretty darn excited. Each year, a group of friends and I celebrate the end of summer with a weeklong beach vacation where all professional (and some personal) responsibilities are checked at the door. No work emails, no work calls, no work period.

Staci Barfield

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