Episodes

Keeping the Doors Open: Sustaining Nonprofits through Funding, Partnerships, and Mergers
Oct. 15, 2025

Keeping the Doors Open: Sustaining Nonprofits through Funding, Partnerships, and Mergers

Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Keeping the Doors Open” with special guest John P. Lydon - Director of Strategic Projects/CEO Emeritus – Auberle/Ward Home/Pauline Auberle Foundation John has decades of experience practicing civil law in Pennsylvania’s federal and state courts—as well as the Supreme Court of the United States—he has represented everyone from local businesses to major insurance carriers and government agencies. Beyond the courtroom, John brought communities together...
Keeping the Doors Open
Oct. 8, 2025

Keeping the Doors Open

This October, join us as we dive deep into the critical world of nonprofit strategic partnerships. In an era of tightening budgets and fierce competition for donor dollars, nonprofits are reimagining survival—and thriving—through mergers, acquisitions, and innovative collaborations that strengthen their missions without compromising their values. This week we welcome special guest Mary Mulliet, President and CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation as we explore the delicate balance of preserving ...
Encore - Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships
Oct. 2, 2025

Encore - Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships

What's it really like to be hired by a nonprofit board, and then work under their ongoing oversight and evaluation? In this candid conversation, we sit down with an experienced Executive Director to explore the unique dynamics of leading an organization while being accountable to a volunteer board. Matt Obert is President and CEO of Chaddock, an internationally recognized leader in trauma and attachment-based services for children and families shares personal insights into the hiring process fro...
Encore: Effective Board Governance and Development
Sept. 25, 2025

Encore: Effective Board Governance and Development

Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction of the organization. Board of directors are charged with providing oversight to ensure an organization’s policies, strategic direction, financial solvency, and executive leadership support successful accomplishment of an organization’s mission. Engaged board members who are...
Effective Governance: Community Engagement and Advocacy
Sept. 17, 2025

Effective Governance: Community Engagement and Advocacy

Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Effective Governance” with special guest Martha Collins - Nonprofit Policy & Advocacy Leader | Builds Coalitions, Develops Leaders, Delivers Legislative Results Martha Collins is a seasoned public affairs professional with extensive experience in legislative communications, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as Communications Director and Advanced Legislative Assistant for a Wisconsin State Senator, where she manages media rela...
Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships
Sept. 10, 2025

Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships

What's it really like to be hired by a nonprofit board, and then work under their ongoing oversight and evaluation? In this candid conversation, we sit down with an experienced Executive Director to explore the unique dynamics of leading an organization while being accountable to a volunteer board. Matt Obert is President and CEO of Chaddock, an internationally recognized leader in trauma and attachment-based services for children and families shares personal insights into the hiring process fro...
Effective Board Governance and Development
Sept. 3, 2025

Effective Board Governance and Development

Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction of the organization. Board of directors are charged with providing oversight to ensure an organization’s policies, strategic direction, financial solvency, and executive leadership support successful accomplishment of an organization’s mission. Engaged board members who are...
Encore - Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!
Aug. 26, 2025

Encore - Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!

Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctor for a discussion on boosting morale. Neema Black, Sr. Director of Wellness with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA and Michael Cothrine, Wellness Specialist and Founder/Owner of Mike’s Fit Family will discuss ways to lead with and inspire joy with co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Join us for Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors. Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
Finding Joy: Wellness for Leaders
Aug. 20, 2025

Finding Joy: Wellness for Leaders

Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Finding Joy: Wellness for Leaders” with special guest Dacia L. Moore. A dynamic speaker and mental health advocate, Dacia has captivated audiences nationwide. Her impressive career spanned crucial leadership roles, including Vice President of Programs at Niles Home for Children and Mental Health Coordinator at Community Linc where she provided vital services to previously homeless women and families. Dacia is a published author, her newest book, Fro...
Personal Wellness Through Revolutionary Leadership
Aug. 13, 2025

Personal Wellness Through Revolutionary Leadership

The rEvolutionary leadership model combines two essential dimensions: evolutionary and revolutionary. Evolutionary leaders navigate continuous change and adapt to their environment, while revolutionary leaders proactively drive transformation and use disruption as a catalyst for positive change. This approach develops leadership capacity through four interconnected competencies: cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual dimensions. When leaders fully engage these foundational elements, the...
Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!
Aug. 6, 2025

Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!

Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctor for a discussion on boosting morale. Neema Black, Sr. Director of Wellness with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA and Michael Cothrine, Wellness Specialist and Founder/Owner of Mike’s Fit Family will discuss ways to lead with and inspire joy with co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Join us for Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors. Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
Encore: Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2
July 29, 2025

Encore: Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2

In times of crisis and uncertainty, the best leaders don't just manage immediate challenges—they simultaneously build organizational strength for the future. Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times” with special guest Coach Iris Savage Dargan. Coach Dargan, a personal and executive coaching, is the owner of DMP Coaching, LLC based in Houston, TX. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl Wh...
Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development During Turbulent Times, Part 3
July 23, 2025

Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development During Turbulent Times, Part 3

In times of crisis and uncertainty, the best leaders don't just manage immediate challenges—they simultaneously build organizational strength for the future. Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times” with special guest Dr. Darvelle Hutchins, Vice President of Impact and Culture for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Dr. Hutchins leads initiatives that have resulted in award-winning community programs, recruitment ...
Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2
July 16, 2025

Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2

In times of crisis and uncertainty, the best leaders don't just manage immediate challenges—they simultaneously build organizational strength for the future. Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times” with special guest Coach Iris Savage Dargan. Coach Dargan, a personal and executive coaching, is the owner of DMP Coaching, LLC based in Houston, TX. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl Wh...
Encore: Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 1
July 9, 2025

Encore: Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 1

During July on Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, we'll explore critical leadership challenges and provide actionable solutions for accountability, talent development, coaching and mentoring, employee engagement and retention, and building organizational bench strength. The strongest leaders don't just react to crises—they use challenging moments to forge resilient organizations. While others focus solely on immediate problems, exceptional leaders simultaneously invest in their people...
Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 1
July 2, 2025

Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 1

During July on Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, we'll explore critical leadership challenges and provide actionable solutions for accountability, talent development, coaching and mentoring, employee engagement and retention, and building organizational bench strength. The strongest leaders don't just react to crises—they use challenging moments to forge resilient organizations. While others focus solely on immediate problems, exceptional leaders simultaneously invest in their people...
Encore: Meet Our Host Team! Discussions on Leadership and Navigating in Times of Uncertainty
June 25, 2025

Encore: Meet Our Host Team! Discussions on Leadership and Navigating in Times of Uncertainty

Meet our host team: Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and our newly added co-host Dr. Loretta Howard! Tune in to learn more about each of them, their take on leadership, lessons learned leading through times of uncertainty, and what the future holds for new programming with Leadership Matters. Join us for Leadership Matters: Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
LEADING AMID UNCERTAINTY SERIES (Part 3): Leading and inspiring through change
June 18, 2025

LEADING AMID UNCERTAINTY SERIES (Part 3): Leading and inspiring through change

During June on Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors, we spotlight real-world strategies for leading through uncertain times. In this week’s episode, our guest Dr. Julius Mullen Sr., Chief Learning & Engagement Officer for Children & Families First of Delaware, Executive/Speaker/Author/Professor/Life Coach/Therapist, from Dover, Delaware, joins us to share insights from his own leadership journey. Tune in for a compelling discussion filled with practical tools and case studies to help lea...
Leading Amid Uncertainty Series (Part 2): Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence
June 11, 2025

Leading Amid Uncertainty Series (Part 2): Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence

During the month of June, Leadership Matters with The People’s Doctors will focus on strategies and learnings from case studies that can equip listeners to lead amid uncertainty with greater effectiveness. Join us for an essential conversation designed for leaders steering organizations through turbulent times, where our guest, Howard Garval, retired seasoned nonprofit executive and author shares his leadership journey and practical strategies for successfully navigating uncertainty, exploring w...
LEADING AMID UNCERTAINTY SERIES (Part 1)
June 4, 2025

LEADING AMID UNCERTAINTY SERIES (Part 1)

During the month of June, Leadership Matters will focus on strategies and learnings from case studies that can equip listeners to lead amid uncertainty with greater effectiveness. The series will kick off with Mr. Rudolph A. Johnson, III, President and CEO of the Neighborhood House Association providing insights and lessons learned from his journey. Join our co-hosts—"The People’s Doctors”—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard for Leadership Matters: Informing Leaders. Ins...
Meet Our Host Team! Discussions on Leadership and Navigating in Times of Uncertainty
May 28, 2025

Meet Our Host Team! Discussions on Leadership and Navigating in Times of Uncertainty

Meet our host team: Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and our newly added co-host Dr. Loretta Howard! Tune in to learn more about each of them, their take on leadership, lessons learned leading through times of uncertainty, and what the future holds for new programming with Leadership Matters. Join us for Leadership Matters: Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
Encore: Leadership and Nature-based Wellness
May 21, 2025

Encore: Leadership and Nature-based Wellness

Tune into Leadership Matters to increase your awareness of what nature-based leadership is, why it is important for leaders, and techniques leaders can use to support their own wellness and the wellbeing of their employees. Co-host, Dr. Sheryl White will moderate this discussion with Dr. Olga Osby, former professor and leader in academia and current partner with Clean Slate Behavioral Health Solutions in Jackson, MS; and Dr. Durryle Brooks, The Conflict Sheperd™, a healing-centered researcher, w...
Leadership and Nature-based Wellness
May 14, 2025

Leadership and Nature-based Wellness

Tune into Leadership Matters to increase your awareness of what nature-based leadership is, why it is important for leaders, and techniques leaders can use to support their own wellness and the wellbeing of their employees. Co-host, Dr. Sheryl White will moderate this discussion with Dr. Olga Osby, former professor and leader in academia and current partner with Clean Slate Behavioral Health Solutions in Jackson, MS; and Dr. Durryle Brooks, The Conflict Sheperd™, a healing-centered researcher, w...
Encore: Resiliency and Leadership
May 7, 2025

Encore: Resiliency and Leadership

Join host Dr. Sheryl White and special guest Charlie Fleishman, Former Services to the Armed Forces Regional Director of the American Red Cross San Diego and Imperial Counties as they discuss resiliency and leadership. Tune into Leadership Matters: Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!