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Advanced Listening for Fundraisers

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There are four listening competencies tied to the field of Process Consulting. These competencies are not exclusive to Process Consulting, however. They are essential to any form of rich, two-way, and mutual communication. These listening competencies are, therefore, relevant for anyone who intends to have a meaningful career in raising financial support for a critical mission.

Working with people with the means and intention to be generous, and doing so over time, requires a trusting relationship. Trusting relationships are built on this rich, two-way, and mutual communication. [Read more…]

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – Creating a Culture of Accountability

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Growing Nonprofit Leaders – Creating a Culture of Accountability



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A culture of accountability is critical to keeping donors happy and growing your organization. What happens when deadlines are missed?

In this mini-episode, Janice and Michelle continue their conversation on getting stuff done with a focus on creating a culture of accountability. They share why it is essential, how to create and maintain it, and what to do when deadlines are missed. 

Our call to action is to stay curious and non-judgmental. We can learn valuable lessons from breakdowns and missed deadlines.

If you have yet to hear the previous episode on getting stuff done, you can listen here.

Remember to download your free Tipsheet on Creating a Culture of Accountability.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a one-time contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today.  When you make a contribution, you will receive unlimited access to some of our most highly-rated online training programs.

Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.

Ep 118: Journaling as a Leadership Practice with Lisa Gruenloh

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Ep 118: Journaling as a Leadership Practice with Lisa Gruenloh



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In this episode, David and Margaret talk with Lisa Gruenloh, Founder and President of Purpose Journey, Inc. Lisa is passionate about journaling. In this conversation, she shares how it not only helps with creativity and innovation, but also unlocks inner wisdom and self-compassion.  

You can read Lisa’s full blog here.

Lisa’s challenge for listeners is to start a daily writing practice in the morning to help start the day on the right track.

Our resource this week is a link to Lisa’s website where you can find writing prompts, techniques, and tools to help you in your writing journey.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a one-time contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. When you make a contribution, you will receive unlimited access to some of our most highly-rated online training programs.

Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – The Pleaser Saboteur

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Growing Nonprofit Leaders - The Pleaser Saboteur



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Do you indirectly try to gain acceptance and affection by helping, pleasing, rescuing, or flattering others? Well, you might be suffering from the Pleaser Saboteur. 

In this mini-episode, David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence with the Pleaser Saboteur. They discuss some of the causes and impacts of this Saboteur and what leaders can do to shift away from it. 

Our resource today is an invitation to our PQ Coaching Program.

To learn more about the Pleaser Saboteur, check out our Saboteur Descriptions.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a one-time contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today.  When you make a contribution, you will receive unlimited access to some of our most highly-rated online training programs.

Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.

Ep 117: Finding your way with Kimberley MacKenzie

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Ep 117: Finding your way with Kimberley MacKenzie



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In this episode, Michelle and Janice talk with return guest Kimberley MacKenzie. This conversation echoes many that are currently happening in the nonprofit sector. What happens when we lose our passion for our work? We talk about the importance of values and Kimberley shares a powerful question that helped her regain her passion. 

Kimberley challenges listeners to reflect on their own work to explore whether it currently aligns with their values.

You can read Kimberley’s blog here. And, in case you missed it, you can listen to Kimberley’s past episode Fundraising is a Team Sport: Steps to Influence Change.

Our free resource is the Identifying Your Core Values Tipsheet.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a one-time contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. When you make a contribution, you will receive unlimited access to some of our most highly-rated online training programs.

Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – 3 Ways to Get Stuff Done

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Growing Nonprofit Leaders – 3 Ways to Get Stuff Done



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When things go unfinished in a workplace, it can create negativity, blame, and shame.  How can leaders help create accountability without judgment?

In this mini-episode, Janice and Michelle discuss three ways leaders can get things done and empower their teams in the process. 

Our challenge this week is to utilize the 3 questions during your next one-on-one or team meeting and see what the impact is.

Remember to download your free 3 Ways to Get S#%_ Done tipsheet.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a one-time contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today.  When you make a contribution, you will receive unlimited access to some of our most highly-rated online training programs.

Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.

Ep 116: Actually Talking About Money with Jane Finette

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Ep 116: Actually Talking About Money with Jane Finette



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It is extremely important that women talk about money, not only to help themselves but for the good of the world.

In this episode, Michelle and Margaret talk with Jane Finette, Founder & Executive Director at The Women’s Impact Alliance. She shares why it is important for women to talk about money.

She discusses the relationship women have with money now and where we must go if we want to have true financial equality. 

Our blog this week is a chapter adapted from Jane’s book Unlocked — How Empowered Women Empower Women; you can read her blog here.

She challenges listeners to have conversations with women about money.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a one-time contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. When you make a contribution, you will receive unlimited access to some of our most highly-rated online training programs.

Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.

The Key to Empowered Women? Actually Talk About Money

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With greater economic security and empowerment, there are no limits to what we as women can accomplish. With increased wealth, we increase independence, self-sufficiency, and opportunity for ourselves and our families. With increased wealth, we invest in ways that can make positive change and a return. With an increase in wealth, we increase our power to decide and choose what is important and most needed in the world.

But our relationship with money is complicated and awkward. It’s one of the last big taboos for women. We’ve been conditioned since the dawn of capitalism that the men take care of the money. They have been taught to grow it and pursue it, we have been taught to save it, and be careful with it. However, if we don’t talk about money, we can’t build a positive relationship with it, we can’t put it to use, and we all remain separated in our experience and learning. That’s why it’s critical for women to connect, and Actually Talk about Money! [Read more…]

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – 5 Ways to Run a Meeting That Doesn’t Suck

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Growing Nonprofit Leaders – 5 Ways to Run a Meeting That Doesn't Suck



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Have you ever been to a meeting, and after it was said and done, it left you feeling like it should have been an email?

What makes meetings suck, and how can we improve them?

In this mini episode, Janice and Michelle talk about how to make meetings more impactful, engaging and enjoyable.

Remember to download your free 5 Ways to Run a Meeting That Doesn’t Suck Tipsheet.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a one-time contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today.  When you make a contribution, you will receive unlimited access to some of our most highly rated online training programs.

Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – Sage Perspective

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Growing Nonprofit Leaders – Sage Perspective



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Continuing with our exploration of the Positive Intelligence (PQ) program, we decided to take a break from the negative mind patterns and focus on some positives.

David and Margaret discuss the Sage Perspective, which is the mindset that anything can be turned into a gift or opportunity. Now we aren’t going to say it will be easy, but with the right practice, it can be achieved.

Read more about our PQ Coaching program.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify.

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. Our theme music is “Curiosity” by Polysorbate Eighty.  Composed and produced by Patrick Mather and James Celentano.  Performed by Kristen Bussandri. Copyright 2009 Polysorbate Eighty and Kristen Bussandri.