Episodes

While the nonprofit and government sectors don’t exist to make money, now more than ever they must be profitable in order to survive. Increasing earned revenue by establishing and growing a sound sales strategy is crucial to this effort. Join John Jeanetta and his guest, Jill Slupe, CEO of Verde Martin, Inc., a sales acceleration firm in Omaha and Chicago that helps for profit, nonprofit, and government entities to launch new markets and products, expand operations, reduce the cost of sales, and...

Research has documented the positive effects associated with journaling, including the improved ability to form a coherent narrative and enhanced cognitive processing about the way people think about themselves and their relation to others in the world. Given the fact our leadership skills develop as a result of the insights we gain by processing our experiences – both positive and negative – journaling is key strategy for growing as a leader. Leadership guru Peter Drucker said, “Follow effectiv...

It has long been understood in the corporate sector that strategic leadership is a critical driver for change and necessary in sustaining an organization’s long-term success. The nonprofit and government sectors’ capacity to provide its services is facing growing pressure with changes in the economy, direction of public policy, transitions in client populations, privatization of services, and growth in competition from for-profit providers. Join Dr. Sheryl Gee, Vice President of Training and Org...

One of Heartland Family Service’s emerging leaders, Shannon Mahnke, was recently honored by the Midlands Business Journal as a “40 Under 40” awardee – a young professional who is making a significant contribution to the community. A human services professional who is passionate about restoring hope to people struggling with mental health issues and addictions, especially women and children, Shannon has been instrumental in creating the only residential treatment facility for pregnant and/or pare...

Join Co-hosts Jenni Frumer and John Jeanetta as we explore the impact of authentic collaborations, with our guest Scott Greenberg, President and CEO of ComForcare Senior Services. Mr. Greenberg comes from a successful corporate background and has for the past few years been immersed in working closely with nonprofits, partnering around a number of patient-focused and community endeavors. Increasingly, agencies are engaged in strategic collaborations with “unlikely” partners, to build organizatio...

Does your organization’s culture support for your vision, desired performance, and outcomes? Continuing our theme for the month of December on Does Culture Eat Strategy for Lunch? Leadership and Values, Dr. Sheryl Gee, Vice President of Training and Organization Development with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA; co-host John Jeanetta, Executive Director of Heartland Family Services in Omaha, NE; and Valerie Wright, President and CEO of Wright Ideas based in Palm Beach, FL will...

We often hear how “culture eats strategy for lunch,” a quote typically attributed to leadership guru Peter Drucker, but do we ever stop to consider what it means? Is the message culture is more important than strategy? Or does it mean we, as leaders, tend to pay attention to strategy but fail to invest appropriately in the development of the organizational culture needed to execute the strategy? And if that’s the case, what can we do about it? What is an organizational culture? Can organizationa...

In the workplace, leadership means not only having people follow you. Leadership is about you – how you conduct yourself, how you view yourself, how others perceive you, and the value you deliver to the organization. There are many ways to lead. There is not one path to leadership, but it’s a choice you make as an employee – to be a leader, or be content following – and both options may work, depending upon who you are and where you are, in your career. Join host Jenni Frumer, co-host Linda Shoo...

Seeking strategies for greater leadership and career success? Tune into Leadership Matters for tips on leadership and your success and what your personality has to do with it. Join host Dr. Sheryl Gee, Vice President of Training and Organization Development/InnoVisions with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA; co-host Jenni Frumer, Associate Executive Director of Alpert Jewish Children & Family Services in West Palm Beach, Florida; and Outreach Director Valerie Wright, CEO of Wri...

Research has documented the positive effects associated with journaling, including the improved ability to form a coherent narrative and enhanced cognitive processing about the way people think about themselves and their relation to others in the world. Given the fact our leadership skills develop as a result of the insights we gain by processing our experiences – both positive and negative – journaling is key strategy for growing as a leader. Leadership guru Peter Drucker said, “Follow effectiv...

Join us for a lively discussion about the issues facing more and more nonprofit human service organizations, as they are often forced to develop strategies for fundraising to enhance revenues to support core programs for children and families. Guests Caren Copening, Chief Development Officer and Neil Newstein, CEO of Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service will discuss their experiences in designing and implementing a Development Department with host Jenni Frumer and co-host, John Jeanetta. Th...

In today’s fast pace “eWorld,” most of us are overwhelmed by the vast number of emails we receive daily and how many we leave sitting in our email inbox—many unopened and unanswered. On this week's episode, Dr. Gee, along with co-host Jenni Frumer, guest host Undraye Howard, and Randal Dean, the author of Taming the E-Mail Blast: 45 Key Strategies for Better Managing Your Email Overload, will discuss ways to increase effectiveness and reduce the amount of time and energy spent managing emails.

Throughout the month of October, join in on the conversation to share your tips and gain insight on Translating the Complex; Creating Understanding and Buy-in When Leading Change. In Part 2 of this series, we will be discussing actions today’s leaders can take to navigate effectively through constantly evolving environments. Solutions on leading change through potential chaos in a matter that fosters support and commitment from stakeholders will be examined. As we explore major areas that form t...

Managing change can be one of the most difficult leadership challenges to face. However, when the change effort is mandated by an external entity and the change impacts an entire system of care in a geographic area that encompasses several cities in two states, “challenging” becomes a bit of an understatement. Join our hosts John Jeanetta and Jenni Frumer, and their guests: Joanie Poore, Director of Homeless Services at Heartland Family Service and Rachel Olive, Director of Metro Home BASE, as t...

Leadership often highlights formal as well informal mentoring initiatives. Our guests, Judith and Jack Rosenberg exude the characteristics of community leaders. Since their retirement, Jack has been a mentor in a Mentoring 4 Kids program and as creative board members of a nonprofit organization, they have also demonstrated initiative through their earlier volunteer involvement with the New York City Police Athletic League (PAL). Their volunteer work and the story of how they built their successf...

Are you interested in getting a mentor or becoming a mentor? Are you experiencing challenges as a mentee or mentor at work? Interested in learning more about mentoring and gaining valuable tips to get more from your mentoring relationship? Join Leadership Matters with co-hosts Linda Shoob, CEO/Consultant with Organization Effectiveness Consultants in San Diego and John Jeanetta, President and CEO of Heartland Family; and Associate Producer, Valerie Wright, Wright Ideas Unlimited in West Palm Bea...

The National Mentoring Partnership estimates 15 million youth are in need of a mentor. In 1991, Tom Osborne, who was then the head coach of the University of Nebraska football team, and his wife Nancy, took notice of this need and teamed up 25 middle school boys in the Lincoln Public Schools with 25 University of Nebraska football players. Of the original TeamMates, 22 stayed in the program with 20 graduating from high school and 18 continuing on to post-secondary education. Today, nearly a quar...

Got challenges getting a mentor? Or, got challenges as a mentee or mentor cultivating and making the best of a mentoring relationship? Well struggle no more, tune in for valuable tips and solutions from Leadership Matters with host Dr. Sheryl Gee, Vice President of Training and Organization Development/InnoVisions with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA, co-host Linda Shoob, CEO/Consultant with Organization Effectiveness Consultants based in San Diego, CA, Valerie Wright , CEO o...

Join us in a lively discussion about leadership and transformation, when we introduce David Phillips, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, FL, Co-hosts Jenni Frumer, John Jeanetta and their guest will explore leadership results, challenges and the role of vision in transforming and building community. During these uncertain times for public and nonprofit sectors, the development and engagement of volunteers, donors, communal service leaders and other stakeholders can be a complex, ...

In 2010, today’s guest, Greg Fripp, ended a very successful and lucrative career in business to launch a nonprofit organization that aligned with his passion for growing food and helping people. His new organization, called “Whispering Roots,” was subsequently launched with a mission of bringing healthy food, education and living wage employment to underserved communities by using “aquaponics.” Join us as we discuss with Greg why he decided to change careers and risk his life savings to start Wh...