Spotting wildlife on a safari can be challenging. Moving across rough tracks in a moving vehicle, looking for subtle clues to reveal a unique viewing opportunity, is part art form and part science. Leopards are incredibly challenging to spot, even when they take shelter in a tree. A safari guide noted that a tail or paw hanging below a branch is often the only signal to reveal the leopard’s presence.

What are the hidden signs that you use to navigate your journey? A backcountry skier may be alerted to high avalanche conditions by hearing snow settle below their skis as they approach a possible ski slope. A board member may seek more follow-up if numerous committee meetings are canceled over a short period. A supporter of a social sector enterprise may be curious when they only receive communications related to philanthropic giving opportunities.

How might we think about the signals we send and receive when doing the work that matters?