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Ep 231: Improving the Nonprofit Talent Search (with Omar Lopez)
Attracting top talent to your nonprofit isnt about luckits about alignment. Talent search expert, Omar Lopez shares what it takes to find (and keep) the right people in todays competitive hiring l
Ep. 230: Think Big: How Capital Campaigns Fuel Long-Term Growth (with Amy Eisenstein)
What if a capital campaign could be your nonprofits ticket to long-term growth? Fundraising expert Amy Eisenstein joins the podcast to bust common myths and share practical insights from decades of e
Ep 229: Imposter Syndrome Is Real—6 Ways To Overcome It
Many nonprofit leaders feel like theyre just one mistake away from being found out. Even experienced executives, including myself, wrestle with that nagging voice of doubt, especially in moments of
Ep. 228: Nonprofits Are Under Attack
Nonprofits are under attack in 2025from hostile federal policies, harmful public misconceptions, and risk-averse boards. Glennda Testone and I urge nonprofit leaders to push back, speak up, and lead
Ep 227: What Challenging Times Make Possible with Michael Hyatt
What if challenging times are invitations to redefine what matters most? Michael Hyatt shares what helped him redefine success, and find a fulfilling way to live and lead.
Ep. 226: Nonprofits in the Chaos of 2025: What’s At Stake And How to Respond
The nonprofit sector is under attack. But, theres hope. In this episode, Glennda Testone and I talk with Amol Sinha about the unique harms facing nonprofits and how we can all take action to protect
Ep 225: The Secret to Sustainability: Taking Care of Yourself as You Lead
Nonprofit leadership can be deeply meaningfuland deeply exhausting. In this powerful conversation, Glennda Testone and trauma specialist Mariam Habib explore what it takes to sustain yourself while s
Ep 224: Fighting Loneliness In Remote Work with Dr. Tracy Brower
Work can be a source of joy and fulfillmentbut only if we feel connected. In this episode, Dr. Tracy Brower unpacks why were feeling more isolated than everand what leaders can do to build workplac
Ep 223: Activating Change: Fighting Ableism and Building Accessible Nonprofits
Disability is not a niche issueits a reality for 60 million Americans. Yet, systemic bias and stereotypes continue to exclude people with disabilities from conversations about inclusion. In this epi
Ep 222: The Joys and Challenges of Leading A Small Nonprofit (with members of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab)
Three fearless nonprofit leaders share what drives them, how they navigate burnout, and the vision that keeps them going. Tomik Dash, Laura Carmichael, and Adrienne McCue are breaking barriers and sha