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Ep. 226: Nonprofits in the Chaos of 2025: What’s At Stake And How to Respond (with Amol Sinha)
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 (with Mariam Habib)
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 (with Nancy Smith)
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
Ep 221: Building Organizational Capacity For Rapid Response (with Deepa Iyer)
From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of cr
Ep 220: 5 Strategies for Leading Nonprofits in 2025
Whether youre grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you insp
Ep 219: Simplifying Success: How Project Management Can Transform Nonprofit Leadership (with Christie Machorek)
Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celebr
Ep. 218: 2024 In Review: A Heartfelt Reflection on Leadership and What Lies Ahead
I sit down with Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, to unpack personal and professional lessons from 2024. Together, we discuss navigating change, embracing resilience, and how nonpr
Ep 217: Why We Must Reframe The Narrative Around Gen Z
Bianca Anderson and Lamisa Mustafa join me in a conversation about shifting the stereotypes and misconceptions about Gen Z. Whether you're grappling with workforce challenges or striving to lead inclu