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Before the Rush: Is Your Organization Ready for September?

September is often the real beginning of the business year.

As summer comes to an end, organizations shift into high gear. Boards resume meeting, projects restart, clients return, healthcare appointments increase, fundraising ramps up, and businesses begin preparing for year-end. Yet many leaders enter the busiest season of the year without taking the time to prepare their organizations for what's ahead.

In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job, Lisa Goss and Staci Bailey explore why the most successful organizations don't simply work harder—they prepare differently.

Together, they take listeners on a walk through their organization, from the parking lot to the boardroom, looking at the people, systems, finances, technology, policies, and leadership practices that create capacity before the pressure begins.

Whether you lead a non-profit organization, own a small business, operate a healthcare or clinical practice, or work as an independent professional, this episode offers practical ideas to help you reduce stress, strengthen your operations, and enter the fall season with greater confidence.

Instead of reacting to the rush, learn how to prepare for it.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why September is the real "New Year" for many organizations
• How to identify operational blind spots before they become problems
• Simple ways to strengthen systems, leadership, and organizational capacity
• Why preparation—not perfection—is the key to a successful busy season
• One leadership challenge you can complete this week to help your organization thrive through the months ahead

Because healthy organizations don't happen by accident—they happen by design.

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Leadership Happens Between People
Why Putting People First Still Drives Results

What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't authority, strategy, or expertise—but human connection?

In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job, Lisa Goss sits down with Morning Star Consultive Services Senior Project Strategist Dave Nerada for an engaging conversation about leadership, relationships, and the people behind organizational success.

Drawing on more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Dave shares insights gained from leading organizations ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to complex, multi-brand enterprises serving millions of customers annually. Together, Lisa and Dave explore why trust, authentic relationships, and meaningful human connection remain at the heart of effective leadership.

The conversation touches on leadership in times of change, building strong organizational cultures, balancing operational excellence with people-centered leadership, and why the strongest results often come from putting people first. Listeners will hear practical reflections on leading teams, strengthening workplace relationships, navigating complexity, and creating environments where individuals and organizations can thrive.

Whether you're a business owner, executive, manager, board member, or emerging leader, this episode offers valuable insights into the human side of leadership and the lasting impact of investing in people.

Guest: Dave Nerada
Senior Project Strategist, Morning Star Consultive Services

Areas of Expertise:
• Business Growth Strategy
• Operational Improvement
• Leadership Development
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Customer Experience & Loyalty
• Supply Chain
• Organizational Transformation

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Dave believes that strong operations and meaningful relationships are not competing priorities—they are the foundation of lasting success.

For more information about Morning Star Consultive Services, visit our website or connect with us on social media.

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Finance can feel overwhelming, but understanding your financial infrastructure is one of the most important foundations for any business, non-profit, association, or professional practice.

In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with The Morning Star Consultants, Lisa Goss sits down with Ahmed Elsayed of Right Solutions Inc. to break down the fundamentals of financial systems in a practical, approachable way.

Together, they unpack:

• The three core financial statements and what they actually tell you
• Why cash flow matters more than many people realize
• Common bookkeeping and GST mistakes businesses make
• The importance of monthly reconciliation and financial review
• How poor financial infrastructure creates stress, confusion, and risk
• Why strong systems create clarity, confidence, and freedom

Using simple real-world examples — including the “Lemon Stand Principle” — Lisa and Ahmed explain complex financial concepts in a way that is accessible, practical, and grounded in real operations.

A special shoutout to Ahmed Elsayed and the team at Right Solutions Inc. for their ongoing support in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax solutions for businesses and organizations across Manitoba and beyond.

Whether you’re a business owner, Executive Director, board member, entrepreneur, or someone trying to better understand your numbers, this episode is designed to help you build stronger financial foundations.

📍 Based on the presentation “Finance 101: Understanding Your Financial Infrastructure” presented by Ahmed Elsayed and Lisa Goss.

Lisa Goss, MBA

Morning Star Consultive Services
Business and Life Strategists

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Accounting and Tax Solutions

📧 Email: ahmed@right-solutions.ca
📞 Phone: 416-520-0544
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