Nonprofit CEO SPARK Podcast
For Founders, CEOs & Executive Directors Ready to Lead with Heart, Vision & Strength
10: New Year’s Resolution: Stop Sacrificing Yourself to Get the Work Done
As we step into a new year, I want to talk about one resolution that almost every nonprofit leader needs, but very few actually name out loud: Stop personally sacrificing
9: 4 Nonprofit Leaders’ Trust Secrets That Hold in a Storm
As we wrap up 2025, it feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect. This year stretched every leader I know from staff transitions, funding dips, and the nonstop
8: Nonprofit CEO, You Have More Agency Than You Think
Hey there, nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors, welcome back to Nonprofit CEO SPARK,where we help you lead with more clarity and confidence — without burning out. Let me start with
7: The Nonprofit CEO-ED Lesson Behind a Starbucks Mix-up
Hey there, nonprofit leaders, tell me if this sounds familiar… You leave a staff meeting thinking, “Yes! We’re totally aligned. Everyone’s got it.”Then 48 hours later, your inbox tells a
6: Why Disney’s Magic Holds a Lesson for Nonprofit CEOs
Let me ask you this: have you ever had a staff member who seemed great on paper, or even had moments of brilliance, but behind the scenes, their toxic behavior
5: Why It’s So Hard for Nonprofits to Hire Right Now
Hey there, nonprofit CEOs and executive directors. Welcome back to Nonprofit CEO SPARK, the show that fuels your leadership, protects your energy, and helps you spark lasting change. Let me
4: What I Learned as an Interim Executive Director
In today’s episode, I’m sharing behind-the-scenes lessons from a unique opportunity I had in 2024, stepping in as the Interim Executive Director of a thriving arts nonprofit in Denver. This
3: Navigating Complex Staff Challenges with Grace
3: Navigating Complex Staff Challenges with Grace
2: The One Thing Nonprofit CEOs & EDs Can Control
If you’re a nonprofit CEO or Executive Director, you already know there are a million things you can’t control…The economy.Funder priorities.Donor preferences.That one staff member who thinks “fashionably late” is
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