Episodes

Jan. 10, 2018

Stedman Graham on Identity Leadership and Success!

Bestselling author, educator, and entrepreneur Stedman Graham has developed a 9 step process to realize your leadership potential through Identity Development. His process to success challenges fundamental assumptions of lead...
Dec. 20, 2017

How does a leader Engage All Voices?

David Duea is president/CEO of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a non-profit human services agency serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. He has lead his organization to receive the Alliance for St...
Nov. 15, 2017

Advancing Equity in Today's Society

Claude Robinson, Executive Vice President, External Affairs & Diversity of UCAN on the west side of Chicago, has been recognized for his work by the city of Chicago on several occasions. Claude specializes in the personal dev...
Oct. 25, 2017

Executive Coaching - the why and how

What is executive coaching and who needs it? Recently retired from a $30 million organization with 500 employees, Howard Garval has been successful in coaching employees for many years. As a certified facilitator, he will pre...
Sept. 27, 2017

The Why and How of a Social Enterprise

Adair Mosley, interim president and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities in Minneapolis, is overseeing a $6.7 million-dollar capital campaign. The project involves the development of a grocery store and wellness center in Nort...
Aug. 16, 2017

Organizational Transformation - Residential Program

John Jeanetta, President and CEO of Heartland Family Services in Omaha NE participated as a Cohort Member in one of the Alliance’s Transformation Projects. He will explain the project related to residential programs for youth...
Aug. 2, 2017

Yes! Charisma Can Be Learned! Tune In for Tips on Being A More C

Join host Dr. Sheryl White and special guest Cynthia Burnham, coach and author of The Charisma Edge: A How to Guide for Turning on Your Leadership Power, for a discussion on enhancing executive presence. Practical tips will b...
July 26, 2017

Success Story: Revitalization of Neighborhoods in the Bronx

Nancy Biberman, President and Founder of Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) in New York City will tell of her 25 year journey of community development. She will name the changes in the neighborhood ...
May 10, 2017

Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership based on Kouzes and Posner's The Leadership Challenge: The Most Trusted Source on Becoming a Better Leader

Looking for ways to meet your leadership challenge? Tune in for this discussion on Kouzes and Posner’s five practices of exemplary leadership with special guest Edward Condon, Executive Director of Region 9 Head Start Associa...
April 12, 2017

How to be 100 percent Successful in Conversations About Serious Performance Issues

Managing persistent performance issues is one of the biggest challenges for executives and managers. Because the conversation seems highly critical if not disrespectful, most managers soften the message. The result is that te...
Feb. 1, 2017

Respect! What's Effective Leadership Got to Do with It?

Join host Dr. Sheryl White, Cultural Psychologist with the Neighborhood House Association and guest Mr. Gregg Ward, author of The Respectful Leader: Seven ways to influence without intimidation for proven strategies on ways t...
Dec. 14, 2016

Live Well! The Why, How and Big Savings Associated with Fostering a Healthy Workforce

Want to know how you can save on worker’s compensation and heath care premiums; escape “high hazard” business mandatory OSHA fees; and co-create a healthier, more energized, and more productive workforce? Well, wonder no more...
Nov. 16, 2016

It is About Transformation and Real Change

Join several leaders from the nonprofit human serving sector who will discuss their respective organizations transformation efforts. Through the transitioning of their operating model, they are making a transformational shift...
Nov. 2, 2016

Leadership in America's Best Urban Schools

What are the common characteristics and transformational qualities found in America’s best urban schools? What sets the leaders of these outstanding performing urban schools apart? Join host Dr. Sheryl White for this special ...
Aug. 3, 2016

Engaging Boards for Greater Visionary Leadership and Support

Many nonprofits do not reach their full potential because greater engagement, support, and vision are needed from their boards. Boards that are able to offer not only oversight of what is, but vision and support for what coul...
July 6, 2016

The Economic Business Case for Funding Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations exist to serve the public’s interest. Many are aware of the good they do to help meet the needs of underserved populations. What is often overlooked and not discussed is the positive impact that they h...
May 25, 2016

Are You Part of the Dream or Nightmare? Leadership, Character and Privilege: Leading with Honor

How do you line up? Are you part of Martin Luther King’s dream, forging betterment for humanity or have you become part of the nightmare – got yours and are truly only concerned with keeping it and getting more. Join special ...
April 6, 2016

Got Leadership Challenges? Join the Conversation! Email Questions or Call-in!

Got leadership challenges? Call or email your concerns and tune into Leadership Matters, Wednesday, April 6 from 2-3 PM Pacific Time. Our host Dr. Sheryl White, Consulting Psychologist and Vice President of Training and Organ...