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Growing Nonprofit Leaders – Exploring Your Relationship with Conflict

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In today’s Mini episode, Janice and Michelle are talking about conflict.

What feelings and opinions does that bring up for you?

They discuss how journaling can help you explore your relationship with conflict. Janice and Michelle also share their own feelings (spoiler alert: it doesn’t come naturally) and how they have grown their skills in this area.

Our free resource this week is a tipsheet with prompts to help you begin Journaling About Conflict.

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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.

The Value of Mentorship from a Student Perspective

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A black cameraMentee to Mentor: A Leadership Journey

Having a mentor became a foundational element for me that impacted the trajectory of my career. I’m not talking about one session with a mentor or remembering something inspirational that “changed my life.” I’m talking about the continuous mentoring web woven into my education and career by the dozens of people who provided consistent and unconditional support, advice, and guidance, both purposefully and simply by example. 

I now have a mentor mindset, so this entire post is written in an attempt to provide you with some helpful tips if you’re considering finding a mentor or becoming one.

My Journey as a Mentee 

The first mentoring environment I was a part of was (mostly) accidental. Accidental in the sense that when I started college at the University of Puget Sound to study business, I was part of the Business Leadership Program. The program took my already small class size of 500 hundred down to roughly 30 students providing me with easy access to faculty, staff, advisors, classmates, and every built-in support network I needed to succeed academically and professionally. I knew that I was excelling because of a supportive community filled with mentors at every turn. [Read more…]

Ep. 110: Gaslighting Ourselves is NOT a Leadership Skill with Margaret Katz Cann

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Michelle and Margaret Discuss the topic of gaslighting ourselves, how we do it, why we do it, and the adverse effects of it. They talk about how we tend to power through difficult problems without acknowledging a need for self-compassion. Margaret shares a story where she gaslighted herself with some potentially dangerous consequences. 

You can read the full story in our latest blog here.

We challenge listeners to listen to their bodies when agitated or feel off. Is your heart racing? How is your stomach feeling? Be with yourself in this moment, be curious, and be kind.

 

Our resource this week is our Mindful Self-Compassion Program: Mindful Self Compassion

Here is the link to  Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer’s book:  Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

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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.

All About Gaslighting: How Gaslighting OURSELVES Is NOT a Leadership Skill

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It was a lot of years ago, but it’s still a story I tell: I was skiing fast, right at my edge, which is on the high side. I snagged my ski in a bit of soft snow and went down hard onto my shoulder and my head. It was the second day in my life that I ever wore a helmet, inspired by my then-young children who wondered, reasonably, why I made them wear helmets when I didn’t sport one myself.

Despite my new red helmet (decorated lovingly by my children with cool alien stickers), I hurt myself pretty badly. In fact, I later – like a couple days later – learned that I had a severe concussion and a broken arm, but, believe it or not, I popped up out of that snow immediately, attuned only to my bleeding fat lip.

I skied down, took the lift back up and went to lunch. I was having a little trouble carrying my tray, but still didn’t accept the fact that I was hurt. I headed down, again on my own power, only a bit dizzy. Later, I went out to dinner, but couldn’t eat because I felt like throwing up.

Maybe it was the head injury that kept me in such an abysmal absence of self-care (I only went to the doctor two days later and only then because my boss sent me, noticing that I wasn’t functioning well). But I’m sharing this story again now because self-care seems like a really important topic in this moment. It’s been a summer of chaos: news stories that have led to despair and grief, travel that has been long-anticipated and difficult, more Covid … Maybe more reality than many of us want or welcome. [Read more…]

Growing Nonprofit Leaders – 10 Questions to Empower Teams

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Asking good questions is paramount for leaders, not only does it give you insight, but it can empower your team in a way that instructions simply can not.  What are the ingredients for a good question?

In today’s Mini episode, Janice and Michelle talk all about questions that can help inspire your team to be their best selves.

Our free resource this week is a tipsheet on 10 Questions to Empower Teams.

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.

Introverting Your Way to Fundraising Success

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My name is Emma, and I’m a Reluctant Introvert.

Like most people with a deep love of personal development, I’ve done 𝘢𝘭𝘭 the assessments – from Myers-Briggs (#TeamINFJ!) to True Colours (is that still a thing?)

Every time, without fail, I land in the introvert camp.

In true introvert style, I’ve been spending some time reflecting lately – why am I so resistant to embracing the idea of introversion? [Read more…]

Ep. 108: Play in Leadership with Kaitlyn Corse and Katrin Windsor

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We all know playing is fun and it helps pass the time, but did you know it also helps improve productivity in your workplace?

In today’s episode, Janice and Margaret, talk with Kaitlyn Corse and Katrin Windsor both certified coaches with a passion for bringing play into organizations. They share why play is important and how you can start to include play in your office.

Kaitlyn and Katrin challenge listeners to add more play to your day to day life.

You can read their full blog here.

We encourage listeners to check out a free resource that Kaitlyn and Katrin gave in their blog, 10 Easy Ways To Take a Five-Minute Play Break at Work.

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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 – Hyper Vigilant Saboteur

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Are you often anxious, with chronic doubts about yourself and others? Well, you might be suffering from the Hyper Vigilant Saboteur.

David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence with the Hyper Vigilant Saboteur. They discuss some of the causes and impacts of this Saboteur and what they recommend if you have it.

If you would like to learn more about the Hyper Vigilant Saboteur, check out our Saboteur Descriptions.

To read more about Positive Intelligence and take the FREE ASSESSMENT, check out our Positive Intelligence 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.

Ep. 107: Finding Fundraising Inspiration in Unconventional Places with Brock Warner

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It’s important to stand out to your donors, but how do you stand out if your organization sounds like all the rest?

David and Margaret talk with Brock Warner author of From the Ground Up: Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits. Brock shares how he went about looking for fundraising inspiration in unconventional places and what he found.

You can read Brock’s full blog here.

Brock challenges listeners to try something new that they are interested in.

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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 – 3 Powerful Ways Leaders Listen

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Listening is a skill — possibly the most important skill a leader can have. Yet just because you listen doesn’t mean you are necessarily listening actively in a way that promotes meaningful dialogue.

In today’s mini episode, Janice and Michelle discuss three different ways to listen.

Our free resource is a tip sheet on  3 Powerful Ways Leaders Listen and we challenge you over the course of the next 7 days to try and stay in levels 2 and 3 as much as possible.

 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.