Episodes
Aug. 5, 2015
Performance Conversations Systems that INSPIRE Accountability and Success!
Want ideas on ways to engage your team in developing and implementing an accountability system they’ll own? How about being able to top it off with an easy to implement performance conversation process that aligns everyone’s ...
July 22, 2015
Exemplary Organizational Growth Takes an Exemplary Leader
Pat Lawler has served as CEO of Youth Villages since its inception in 1986. Recognized as the gold standard for a successful nonprofit organization by Harvard Business School, Youth Villages has grown extensively, both in ter...
July 15, 2015
The Affect of Women and People of Color in the C-Suite
Is the door to the C-Suite still locked for women and people of color? Research conducted by Alison Cook and Christy Glass of Utah State University indicate that over a 15 year period 551 CEO appointments within Fortune 500 C...
July 1, 2015
Using the Power of Trauma to Transform Your Life and Others
What role does exposure to childhood trauma, adverse experiences, and childhood toxic stress play not only on the lives of a person as a child, but also on their life as an adult. How can we as leaders use the power of our ow...
June 24, 2015
Strategizing for Community Impact and Capacity
Partnering with and impacting community is at the center of President and CEO Chanda Smith Baker’s work at Pillsbury United Communities. This is evident in Pillsbury United Communities’ strategic framework, One Pillsbury, Uni...
June 10, 2015
Volunteerism...the Younger Generations Jump In
This enlightening and energizing episode is a conversation with several young adults who each volunteer their time with non-profit organizations. Their volunteerism spans from animal care to teen adoptions. This fascinating g...
June 3, 2015
Leaders' Responsibility and Domestic Violence
In recent months, challenges regarding domestic violence and organizations’ responsibility to expect and support ethical behavior of their employees has made its way into the media and policy platforms. Additionally, the pote...
May 27, 2015
Lessons on Change Leadership and Applying It to Your Every Day Work
Join Tom Woll and the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities as they sit down with three leaders who recently attended the 2015 Alliance Executive Leadership Institute to discuss lessons learned on change leadership and...
May 20, 2015
Energizing Your Brand and Growing Your Business
Successful executives of both for-profit and not-for-profit corporations are today in constant pursuit of effective strategies that will distinguish their company and its products in the marketplace and provide them with a co...
May 13, 2015
Innovative Education Solutions Bridging the Gap for Young Adults
Current research informs us that young adults, especially those at risk, need continued support to bridge the gap between the ages of 16-24. Non-profits, educational systems and workforce partnerships are developing new and r...
May 6, 2015
Special Encore Presentation: Leadership, Equity, Peace and the African American Community
Join co-host Dr. Sheryl White, Vice President of Training and Organization Development/InnoVisions at the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA; co-host Undraye Howard, Vice President of the Center on Leadership wit...
April 29, 2015
Leadership, Equity, Peace and the African American Community
Join Dr. White and guests to discuss leadership, equity, peace, and the African America community. How do leaders across the nation help ensure hot beds of violence are not brewing? What are the necessary changes and how does...
April 22, 2015
Shifting Program Models to Align with Mission and Organization Values
Tune in to this interview to hear Ken Berrick, CEO of Seneca Family of Agencies, discuss several change leadership initiatives at his agency, including being one of the first organizations to bring wraparound programs to Cali...
April 15, 2015
The Biggest Issue Facing Faith-Based Leaders: Change!
Often overlooked in the area of nonprofit leadership are faith-based leaders in the hundreds of thousands of churches across our nation. Often leaders of moderate to large congregational churches are required to perform both ...
April 1, 2015
Make a Lasting Impact: Step into Your Higher Calling—Legacy Leadership
Often leaders get tossed into the maze of trying to please multiple stakeholders. Spinning in this challenge they can loses sight of what is most essential. The week to week challenge becomes responding to what seems most urg...
March 25, 2015
Reflections on Failure: (Always) Succeed at Your Own Risk
Let’s face it – failure is terrifying. There is nothing attractive or noble about it. Not surprisingly, if you’re an organizational leader, there’s an unstated expectation that you just don’t fail. Unfortunately, our views on...
March 18, 2015
Cultivating a Can Do Culture
As the saying goes, “Culture eats strategy for lunch every time.” Regardless of how visionary and strategic your leadership may be, if the culture does not support the vision, bringing the vision to fruition can be an uphill ...
March 11, 2015
Toussaint Academy Leadership Discussion on Housing Homeless Teens
In San Diego California, Father Joe’s Villages is well known as a multidisciplinary support agency caring for the poor and the homeless. The Toussaint Academy is critical partner that provides support and opportunities to at-...
March 4, 2015
Succession Planning to Ensure Leadership and Program Continuity
Succession planning can provide a great process for identifying and developing staff with the potential to fill key leadership positions and roles within an organization. It can also help ensure program continuity and develop...
May 21, 2014
Special Encore Presentation: Great Leadership Starts with me: Knowing Self and Organizational Culture
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 ar...
May 14, 2014
Special Encore Presentation: Impact Leadership and Education
In this week's episode Dr. G and guests, Dr. Joseph Johnson, Jr., Executive Director of the National Center for Urban Schools, Dr. Alfonso Rodriguez, Director of Training and Staff Development with the Neighborhood House Asso...