When an employee is struggling, mission-driven leaders face a tough question: when to coach and when to let go. This article explores how to navigate that tension with empathy, clarity, and alignment to your values—ensuring support doesn’t become a disservice to the team or mission.

Struggling with high turnover and low team engagement? It might not be a sales issue - it’s likely a culture issue. In this follow-up to our culture series, we break down six actionable strategies to help leaders build the kind of workplace people never want to leave.

When sales start slipping, most leaders focus on strategy, training, or pressure - but what if the real issue is your workplace culture? Sales numbers are a direct reflection of how engaged, aligned and valued your employees feel. If your team is disengaged, working in silos, or avoiding feedback, no amount of sales training will fix the problem.

In this first of a two-part series, we’ll help you determine whether culture is at the root of your sales challenges. Then next week, we’ll dive into how to build a culture that drives trust, collaboration and performance.

Gen Z is often misunderstood in the workplace, but their expectations are shaped by economic realities that can’t be ignored: rising costs, stagnant wages and a shifting view of career stability. Rather than resisting work, Gen Z is rejecting outdated leadership styles, unclear expectations and rigid workplace structures. Here is how how leaders can create a workplace that attracts, engages, and retains this forward-thinking generation.

Luminal Development was born from a season of uncertainty, loss, and reinvention. In navigating my own liminal space, I discovered luminosity - hope, purpose and light. Now, Luminal helps others do the same, guiding individuals and teams through transitions toward clarity and growth.

Managers are burning out at alarming rates—but it doesn’t have to be this way. We explore why middle managers are under pressure, what’s driving burnout and how organizations can better support them. From leadership training and upskilling future managers to fostering a culture of psychological safety, we break down actionable strategies to help managers thrive.

Your internal narrative shapes how you lead. Learn how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs, adopt a growth mindset, and step into your full leadership potential.

In uncertain times, employees crave clarity and trust from leadership, yet only 15% feel their organization shares challenges openly. Transparent leadership fosters trust, improves communication, and drives engagement —critical for retaining talent and achieving goals. Get practical strategies for cultivating transparency here.

Discover the power of the pause with the DAKI framework— Drop, Add, Keep, Improve. This simple yet effective tool helps teams reflect on past performance and plan for the future with intention. Learn how each step encourages thoughtful analysis, celebrates strengths, and promotes growth.

The new year is here - a season of fresh starts and bold ambitions. At Luminal, we understand how transformative clear goals can be which is why we’re launching our Goal-Setting Worksheet, a free, actionable resource inspired by our popular goal-setting workshop. Whether you're defining personal leadership goals or aligning team efforts, this worksheet offers practical guidance to make 2025 your most impactful year yet.

As leaders set bold goals for 2025, Luminal Development reflects on the values that guide our work. Authenticity, growth, inclusion, connection, playfulness, and achievement are more than ideals—they shape how we help leaders in nonprofit and service sectors build resilient, cohesive teams. Join us in redefining leadership for the year ahead.

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the trends that shaped the workplace this year, from AI-assisted collaboration to purpose-driven work. Here, we break down the 5 biggest trends and share actionable strategies to help your organization adapt, thrive, and stay ahead in 2025.

Discover how busy leaders can master the art of delegation using comparative advantage to empower their teams, boost efficiency, and focus on the work that truly matters.

Leadership isn’t (just) about a title – it’s also about how you show up and influence others toward shared goals. Whether you’re in a formal leadership role or leading from within your team, your behaviors and actions make the greatest impact. In this post, we explore the key traits of effective leaders and share actionable steps to build your leadership presence, regardless of your position.

Discover a step-by-step guide to succession planning that ensures leadership continuity, fosters team growth, and aligns with your organization’s future goals. Practical tips and real-world examples inside.

The day after an election (or any other important, emotional, or monumentous) day in the community can be a tough day to be a manager. Here, we offer six tips on how to get through it with empathy and your humanity and sanity in tact.

The secret to fantastic employee engagement isn’t standing desks or pizza Fridays. It’s investment in leaders and teams.

Incorporating playfulness into leadership coaching isn’t about diminishing the importance of leadership. Instead, it’s about amplifying a leader’s capacity to connect, grow, and thrive in ways that feel natural and fun.

While most of us are trained from an early age to be relatively conflict averse, this tendency can have enormous consequences in the workplace! Read on for four tried and true tips to foster the right kind of conflict in your workplace.