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Floros & Associates, San Diego, CA (2026)

08/10/2026

📜MONDAY MATTERS
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
— Often attributed to Winston Churchill

🧠WHY IT MATTERS
I have been accused over the years of being an eternal optimist.
Guilty as charged.
But I don’t believe being positive means ignoring reality. Life is hard. Bad things happen. Plans fall apart. People disappoint us. Organizations struggle. Sometimes you get knocked flat on your ass.
Pretending otherwise isn’t optimism. It’s denial.
Optimism is deciding what you’re going to do next.
When I was a CEO, staff would occasionally come into my office carrying a problem like the building was on fire.
My response was usually pretty calm:

“There are no problems. Only solutions. So let’s figure this out.”
Was there a little BS involved? Of course there was. Sometimes the first job of a leader is simply lowering the temperature in the room.
But underneath it was something I genuinely believed.
The problem had already happened. Getting angry, panicking, blaming someone, or spending the next hour explaining why we were screwed wasn’t going to change it.
So what could we change?
What could we learn?
What could we fix?
And occasionally, what opportunity was hiding inside the mess?
That’s one of the things I appreciate about Stoicism. Marcus Aurelius repeatedly comes back to the idea that we don’t control everything that happens around us. What we do control is how we respond to it.
That’s a hell of a leadership lesson.
We’re all traveling through life and, today, we happen to be standing right here. Whatever “here” looks like.
You can spend your energy being pi**ed off about it.

Or you can ask:
What can I do with it?
Adversity is inevitable. Your response to adversity is a choice.
And if you look hard enough, there is very often a silver lining buried somewhere in the clouds.

Sometimes you just have to dig like hell to find it.

THE STACHE SAYS:
You don’t have to pretend the glass is half full.

Just stop bitching about the glass and figure out where the damn faucet is.
That’s why it matters.

08/03/2026

📜Monday Matters: Be Where Your Feet Are
"Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life."
— Seneca

🧠Why It Matters
We spend a surprising amount of our lives somewhere other than where we are.

We're thinking about tomorrow's meeting. Next month's fundraising goal. Next year's strategic plan. Retirement. The next promotion. The next vacation.

We're always living in the 'next.'

And while planning for the future is important, there's a cost.

When we're constantly chasing what's ahead, we often miss what's right in front of us.

The conversation with a friend.
The volunteer who simply wants to feel appreciated.
The staff member who needs a word of encouragement.
The donor who isn't looking for another proposal—they're looking for a relationship.
The quiet dinner with family that won't happen forever.

Life isn't lived in the future.

It's lived in this moment.

Ironically, the people who make the greatest impact on tomorrow are usually the ones who are fully engaged today.

They listen.
They notice.
They appreciate.
They show up.

As leaders, we're wired to think five steps ahead. That's part of our job.

But don't become so consumed with building the future that you forget to experience the present.

Every day isn't just another box to check.

It's another opportunity to encourage someone.
To learn something.
To laugh.
To love.
To make a difference.

Tomorrow is never guaranteed.

But today is sitting right in front of you.

Don't let it pass unnoticed.

Stache Says
Stop waiting for life to begin.

That 'someday' you've been talking about?

It quietly turns into 'I wish I had.'

Be where your feet are.

Because one day, these ordinary moments will be the ones you wish you could have back.

07/31/2026

It was a great night at Floros & Associates' Night at the Padres, where we had the pleasure of hosting members of our Philotimo Executive Sessions—an exceptional group of nonprofit CEOs.

The Padres gave us plenty to cheer about with a win, but the real highlight was the opportunity for these leaders to spend time together outside the boardroom.

Leading a nonprofit can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be isolating. That's why the relationships built through Philotimo Executive Sessions matter. They create a trusted community where nonprofit CEOs can share ideas, encourage one another, and gain perspective from peers who truly understand the unique challenges of nonprofit leadership.

If you're a nonprofit CEO looking to be part of a trusted community of peers who understand the unique challenges of nonprofit leadership, we'd love to invite you to learn more about Philotimo Executive Sessions.
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07/28/2026

Our inaugural Lunch & Learn is officially in the books, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin!

Last week, we welcomed nonprofit and community leaders for an engaging conversation with Haines of Compass Digital about how AI is reshaping fundraising and how organizations can prepare for the future.

More than anything, we loved seeing great people around the table, sharing ideas, asking questions, and building new connections.

Also… AI Jim may have stolen the show. 🤖😂 If you were there, you know exactly what we’re talking about!

A huge thank you to Greg Haines for an outstanding presentation, Samer K and BoujieMana for hosting us, and everyone who attended, making our first Lunch & Learn a success.

We’re excited to continue growing this community and can’t wait to see you at the next one!

07/27/2026

📜Monday Matters: Be Intentional
"Either write things worth reading or do things worth writing."
— Benjamin Franklin

🧠Why It Matters
We live in a world that profits from distraction.

Every notification demands your attention. Every headline tells you to panic. Every social media post convinces you that everyone else has it figured out. Every meeting somehow becomes an hour that could have been an email.

The result?

Too many people spend their days reacting instead of leading.

The funny thing is that very few of those distractions will matter a week from now. Yet they steal the very thing that does matter—our focus.

Intentional people are different.

They don't wake up asking, "What's coming at me today?"

They wake up asking, "What matters most today?"

That simple shift changes everything.

Instead of letting other people write your agenda, you write your own.

Instead of chasing every shiny object, you move one meaningful project forward.

Instead of being busy, you're productive.

Instead of surviving the day, you're building something that matters.

Whether you're leading a nonprofit, running a business, serving on a board, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, success rarely comes from doing more.

It comes from doing the right things—on purpose.

Be intentional with your time.

Be intentional with your relationships.

Be intentional with your leadership.

Most importantly, be intentional with the life you're building.

Because one day, your story will already be written.

The question is whether you wrote it...or simply let life write it for you.

STACHE SAYS
Being busy isn't a strategy.

A calendar packed with meetings isn't proof you're making progress.

Every "yes" you give to something unimportant is usually a "no" to something that actually moves your mission forward.

Don't confuse motion with momentum.

Be intentional.

07/21/2026

🎉 We're SOLD OUT!

Wow! Our first Floros & Associates Lunch & Learn has officially sold out!

We're incredibly thankful for the enthusiasm and support from our nonprofit and community leaders. We can't wait to welcome everyone next week for a great conversation on The Future of Fundraising with Greg Haines from Compass Digital.

Missed out on a ticket?

Join our waitlist! If enough people are interested, we'll bring this exact session back later this year so more people can attend.

👉 Waitlist: florosassociates.com/events2

Thank you for helping make our first Lunch & Learn such a success. This is only the beginning!

07/20/2026

Monday Matters

📜 "Poke at someone else's chaos long enough, and the mud clouds your own water too. Clarity doesn't survive being dragged through another person's storm. Step back from your stirring, and let your own water settle."
— Anonymous

🧠 Why it Matters
Every workplace has it.

Office politics. Gossip. Rumors. Cliques. Pot stirring. The latest controversy that somehow becomes everyone's business.

It's amazing how much time and energy organizations waste feeding the drama instead of focusing on the mission.

I've watched talented people get completely sidetracked by the latest rumor or conflict. They convince themselves they're just listening, just venting, or just trying to stay informed. Before long, they're repeating the story, taking sides, or adding their own speculation.

At that point, they aren't observers anymore.

They're participants.

Here's the reality: every minute spent fueling gossip is a minute taken away from serving your clients, supporting your teammates, solving problems, or moving your organization forward.

Drama is contagious.

It drains morale, erodes trust, destroys productivity, and creates divisions where none needed to exist.

The strongest leaders I've known have one thing in common—they refuse to be pulled into someone else's storm.

They ask questions instead of making assumptions. They deal with issues directly instead of whispering in hallways. They protect the culture because they understand that culture is built—or destroyed—one conversation at a time.

If your organization is serious about its mission, it has to be just as serious about eliminating the distractions that pull everyone away from it.
The mission deserves your energy.

The drama doesn't.

Stache Says

Not every conversation deserves your participation.

The quickest way to lose credibility is to become known as the person who always knows the latest rumor. The quickest way to earn respect is to become known as the person who shuts it down.

If someone wants to hand you a bucket of mud, don't help them carry it.
Walk away.

Your peace, your professionalism, and your reputation are worth far more than being 'in the know.'

And one more thing... if your greatest contribution to the organization is the latest rumor, you're not strengthening the culture—you're weakening it.

07/13/2026

MONDAY MATTERS
📜"Humility is the foundation of all virtues, for it allows us to approach every situation with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others."
— Marcus Aurelius

🧠WHY IT MATTERS
When I became a CEO at 33 years old, I had plenty of passion, plenty of ideas... and not nearly enough management experience.

Nobody hands you a playbook for leadership. You learn it one decision, one mistake, and one hard lesson at a time.

One of the greatest lessons I learned was humility.

Too many leaders believe they have to have all the answers. They feel the need to be right, to have the final word, or to project an image of certainty at all times. More often than not, that isn't confidence—it's insecurity wearing a leadership title.

The irony is that everyone sees through it.

People don't respect leaders because they pretend to know everything. They respect leaders who are confident enough to admit they don't.

Humility doesn't weaken your authority—it strengthens it.

The best leaders understand they can learn from everyone around them: colleagues, staff members, volunteers, board members, donors, and even those who disagree with them. They know they will make mistakes, own those mistakes, and become better because of them.

Respect is never an entitlement. It's earned through honesty, consistency, and a willingness to grow.

The leaders people remember aren't the ones who always had the right answer.
They're the ones who never stopped learning.

Stache Says
Your title may get people to listen to you once. Your humility is what makes them want to follow you again.

The strongest leaders in the room are usually the ones least concerned with proving they're the smartest. They ask questions. They listen more than they speak. They admit when they're wrong. That's not weakness—that's confidence. And confidence wrapped in humility is one of the most powerful leadership traits you'll ever develop.

07/09/2026

Artificial Intelligence is changing every industry — including philanthropy and fundraising.

The question isn't whether organizations should pay attention.

The question is how to use these tools thoughtfully and strategically while keeping relationships at the center.

Join us July 23rd to learn how AI and CRM systems can support the donor journey from first engagement through long-term stewardship.

This conversation is perfect for nonprofit leaders, development professionals, executive directors, and board members.

📍 BoujieMana
🕚 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🎟️ $35+ Includes Lunch (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-fundraising-is-here-are-you-ready-tickets-1993078568651)

07/06/2026

Monday Matters: Burning at Both Ends

📜 "My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But, ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—
It gives a lovely light."

— Edna St. Vincent Millay, First Fig

🧠 Why it Matters
For years, I thought success only had one speed.

Faster.

Earlier mornings. Later nights. One more meeting. One more event. One more campaign. One more crisis solved.

And to be honest...I loved it.

There is a rush that comes from building something meaningful. Watching an organization grow. Helping more people. Leading an incredible team. Seeing goals become reality. Success can be intoxicating.

In the nonprofit world, it becomes even easier to justify.

After all, the people we serve depend on us.

So we convince ourselves that exhaustion is commitment. That being indispensable is leadership. That sacrifice is simply part of the job.

I know because I lived it.

Eventually, I realized there is a difference between giving your life to a mission and giving away your life for one.

That realization didn't come while I was sprinting. It came when I finally stopped long enough to understand that a mission deserves leaders who are sustainable, not just heroic.

Your organization needs your passion.

Your team needs your vision.

But they also need you healthy enough to keep showing up for the long haul.

Burning brighter isn't always the same as burning wiser.

Stache Says:
If your leadership style requires you to burn at both ends just to keep the lights on, you're not building a sustainable organization—you're building one that's dependent on your exhaustion. Heroics make great stories. Healthy leadership builds lasting legacies.

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