by Catherine Alonzo | Nov 12, 2020 | Politics
Three commitments for making change in a deeply divided nation The long and emotionally draining 2020 election season ended with a characteristically long and emotionally draining week-long anticipation of the final results. While Biden declared victory, it is clear... by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 17, 2020 | Business
How to build a plan that works for your team Whether your team includes two people or 100, strategic planning is a vital component in your long term strategy for making an impact. A strategic plan is an organized, intentional way of gathering input from all members of... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 3, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
WAIT A SECOND! Have you read “Finding Your Values, Part 1?” If not, click here. We highly recommend taking the time to read and process it before moving on to this blog, so that your values exploration is as effective and meaningful as possible. How To Read... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Aug 20, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
Why values matter Many organizations have a set of values that they throw up on their website and print in their annual report. Too often, they are a collection of meaningless buzzwords that represent a stark departure from the everyday reality that exists behind... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Jul 23, 2020 | Business, Community
Leadership lessons from 2020 to pocket for the future Among many other things, COVID-19 has been the title sponsor of Leadership Boot Camp for anyone managing a team this year. Whether you’re leading a family of four or a multinational company, the learnings have... 
by Catherine Alonzo | May 15, 2020 | Business, Marketing & Branding
Harnessing a “Rocket Science Mindset” to reach unlimited results This week, a dear friend of mine who leads a medium-sized nonprofit organization in the arts sector called to ask for some advice. She had seen our blog post about how to fundraise amid COVID-19 and... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Mar 16, 2020 | Business, Community
Developing a values-based framework for rapid decision making As COVID-19 and its social, psychological, and economic impacts unfold on a daily basis, organizations are facing tough decisions. Should we cancel our annual fundraiser? What about the conference we... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 1, 2017 | Business, Marketing & Branding
An Inside Look at Change at Javelina Javelina will turn six in January. As a company, it has grown and evolved a lot in that time. One of the most common questions we receive is “What IS Javelina?” It’s a great question, and we haven’t had a clear answer. We’ve... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Jun 9, 2017 | Marketing & Branding
A few years ago, my stylist Laurie (who I love and adore as an expert of hair and a person) revealed she was striking out on her own and launching her first business. Drawn to new business owners like a fly to a popsicle, I squealed with delight and felt the burning... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Mar 2, 2017 | Business
One woman’s journey into the complete unknown of being a CEO I was recently named CEO of Javelina, a company that brings branding and marketing to life for the world’s most important causes so that they can change the world. We work with non-profits,...