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Growing Nonprofit Leaders – How to Increase Team Trust

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How do you know when your organization is lacking team trust? And what are the causes? Today Janice and Michelle discuss both the positive and negative reasons and give us some fun exercises to help build it back up.

Our free resource this week is a tipsheet on how to increase team trust you can find that here.

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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. 104: Embracing Mindful Self Compassion with David and Margaret

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What is it about Mindful Self Compassion that is so hard? How can we learn to forgive ourselves?

David and Margaret dive into positive intelligence and debunk the lies of the inner critic. Then they give us some steps to help move toward Mindful Self Compassion.  The duo drops some truth bombs and David offers an exercise that will help you show compassion to yourself when you need it.

You can read David’s full blog on Embracing Mindful Self Compassion.

Our “resource” is an invitation to sign up for a training on Mindful Self Compassion: https://fundraisingleadership.org/mindful-self-compassion/

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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.

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – The Hyper Achiever Saboteur

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It’s important to push to be the best version of yourself. But at what point does cost sunk fallacy kick in? When your drive for achievement takes over and limits what you try to achieve. Join David and Margaret as they talk about the Hyper Achiever Saboteur and why it can negatively affect you and your team.

If you would like to learn more about the Hyper-Achiever Saboteur, check out our Saboteur Descriptions.
If you would like to learn more about Positive Intelligence and take the FREE ASSESSMENT, check out our  Positive Intelligence Coaching Program.
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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.

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – The 3 Hats Leaders Wear

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In this mini-episode, Michelle and Janice talk about some very important hats. Not the kind you would find at the mall, but the 3 hats that leaders wear every day in the office. Are you wearing one hat too much or not enough? Or perhaps one could be missing from your wardrobe entirely? 

Do you want to learn more about the 3 hats leaders wear? Download our free Tipsheet.

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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.

Ep. 102: Surfing the Uncertainty with David and Margaret

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In this week’s episode, Margaret and David take a watery dive into the metaphor of surfing, and how it might serve us as humans and as leaders through these times of uncertainty.

Margaret talks about going on a big vacation last month, in which nothing went as planned and much went awry — and how the idea of surfing was helpful to process her disappointment and to navigate life events that can change on a dime.

You can read Margaret’s post on the Fundraising Leadership blog here.

Interested in learning more about how to “surf” life’s waves right now? David and Margaret suggest you check out Positive Intelligence here.

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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.

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – The Controller Saboteur

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In this mini-episode, David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence by exploring the controller saboteur.  The controller creates an anxiety-based need to take charge and control situations and people’s actions to one’s own will.

If you would like to learn more about Positive Intelligence and take the FREE ASSESSMENT, check out our PQ Program for teams.

To read more about the different types of saboteurs you can download our tipsheet.

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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.

Ep. 101: Fostering a sense of belonging on your board with Christal Cherry

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Ep. 101: Fostering a sense of belonging on your board with Christal Cherry
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In this episode, Margaret and Janice talk with returning guest and board expert Christal Cherry. Christal  talks about how she and her partner have led some game-changing conversations designed to foster a sense of belonging in the boardroom. She shares some stories about boards that have been willing to have Brave Conversations, and helps listeners understand the importance of fostering belonging.

If you would like to listen to the August 2021 podcast episode featuring Christal talking about creating healthy boards, you can do that here.

Christal challenges listeners to try a specific storytelling exercise with their boards, in service of working towards a culture of belonging.

You can read her post on the Fundraising Leadership blog here.

Our free resource is a 7-day Coaching Challenge – Fundraising Leadership ™ –

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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.

Ep. 100: Vulnerability as a Leadership Superpower with Jennie Arbogash

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Ep. 100: Vulnerability as a Leadership Superpower with Jennie Arbogash
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In this episode, Margaret and Michelle have a conversation with nonprofit consultant Jennie Arbogash. Jennie talks about her journey to showing up with more vulnerability as a leader and the impact this has had. This journey began when Jennie received some feedback and she was willing to listen, reflect, and begin to change.

Jennie challenges listeners to identify one way they have not been vulnerable in their professional lives.

You can read Jennie’s full post on the Fundraising Leadership blog.

Download our free tipsheet on Designing Team Agreements.

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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.

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – The Stickler Saboteur

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In this mini-episode, David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence by exploring the stickler saboteur.  The stickler believes in perfection above all else. If it’s not perfect then it must be wrong. 

If you would like to learn more about Positive Intelligence and take the FREE ASSESSMENT, check out our PQ 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.

Episode 99: Less Doing more Being with Michael K. Sahota

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In this episode, Michelle and David talk with Michael K. Sahota the founder and CEO of SHIFT314 Inc. Michael shares with us the difference between “doing and being” and how we can integrate them together in order to evolve into a better leader.

Michael challenges listeners to an awareness exercise.

You can read Michael’s full post on the Fundraising Leadership blog 

Also, you can order a copy of Michael’s new book Leading Beyond Change on Amazon.

Download our free tipsheet on 3 Tips to Retain Employees.

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.