Leadership Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/podcast/leadership/ Helping the Helpers Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:16:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-favico-2-32x32.png Leadership Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/podcast/leadership/ 32 32 yes Hosted by Joan Garry, the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, Nonprofits Are Messy is a discussion of the most pressing issues faced by nonprofit leadership. Joan and her guests tackle topics like the overhead myth, the best way to run special events, how to make a big fundraising ask, board-staff relations, and so much more. At times hilarious, uplifting, and frustrating, the stories told in this podcast should feel very familiar to anybody working in a nonprofit today. <br /> <br /> Topics include fundraising, leadership development, building a great board, Executive Director / Board relations, communications and messaging, staff management, nonprofit career advice, crisis management, digital marketing, social media, and so much more.<br /> <br /> Listen to real stories of nonprofit leaders like you and how they handled the mess. Because the truth is, nonprofits ARE messy. There’s not enough money, too many cooks, and an abundance of passion. Leading nonprofits isn’t easy. This podcast will help. Joan Garry false Joan Garry crystal@nonprofitleadershiplab.com Joan Garry Consulting Joan Garry Consulting podcast Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers Leadership Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/podcast/leadership/ TV-PG Ep 227: What Challenging Times Make Possible with Michael Hyatt https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-227-what-challenging-times-make-possible-michael-hyatt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-227-what-challenging-times-make-possible-michael-hyatt Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597661 What if challenging times are invitations to redefine what matters most? Michael Hyatt shares what helped him redefine success, and find a fulfilling way to live and lead.

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]]> What if challenging times are invitations to redefine what matters most? Michael Hyatt shares what helped him redefine success, and find a fulfilling way to live and lead. What if challenging times are invitations to redefine what matters most? Michael Hyatt shares what helped him redefine success, and find a fulfilling way to live and lead. Joan Garry 1 1 227 227 Ep 227: What Challenging Times Make Possible with Michael Hyatt full false 46:27 Ep 221: Building Organizational Capacity For Rapid Response (with Deepa Iyer) https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-221-building-organizational-capacity-rapid-response-with-deepa-iyer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-221-building-organizational-capacity-rapid-response-with-deepa-iyer Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597277 From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of crisis.

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]]> From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of crisis. From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of crisis. Joan Garry 1 1 221 221 Ep 221: Building Organizational Capacity For Rapid Response (with Deepa Iyer) full false 48:35 Ep 220: 5 Strategies for Leading Nonprofits in 2025 https://joangarry.com/podcast/5-strategies-leading-nonprofits-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-strategies-leading-nonprofits-2025 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597251 Whether you’re grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take on the year ahead. Let’s buckle up and face this journey together.

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]]> Whether you’re grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you inspired, equipped, Whether you’re grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take on the year ahead. Let’s buckle up and face this journey together. Joan Garry 1 1 220 220 Ep 220: 5 Strategies for Leading Nonprofits in 2025 full false 27:25 Ep 219: Simplifying Success: How Project Management Can Transform Nonprofit Leadership (with Christie Machorek) https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-219-simplifying-success-how-project-management-can-transform-nonprofit-leadership-with-christie-machorek/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-219-simplifying-success-how-project-management-can-transform-nonprofit-leadership-with-christie-machorek Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597192 Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celebrating wins and debriefing after projects, she shows how to create systems that free up time to focus on what truly matters.

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]]> Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celebrating wins and debriefing after projects, Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celebrating wins and debriefing after projects, she shows how to create systems that free up time to focus on what truly matters. Joan Garry 1 1 219 219 Ep 219: Simplifying Success: How Project Management Can Transform Nonprofit Leadership with Christie Machorek full false 45:04 Ep 216: Just Fund Me! (with Iara Peng) https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-216-just-fund-me-with-iara-peng/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-216-just-fund-me-with-iara-peng Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597125 Iara Peng guest appears on the podcast to discuss redefining philanthropy, what her company Just Fund is doing to equalize and simplify giving, and the one word that moves money.

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]]> Iara Peng guest appears on the podcast to discuss redefining philanthropy, what her company Just Fund is doing to equalize and simplify giving, and the one word that moves money. Iara Peng guest appears on the podcast to discuss redefining philanthropy, what her company Just Fund is doing to equalize and simplify giving, and the one word that moves money. Joan Garry 1 1 216 216 Ep 216 Just Fund Me with Iara Peng full false 45:19 What Drives How You Lead? https://joangarry.com/core-values-of-driven-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=core-values-of-driven-leadership Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:20:53 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597116 I’m so passionate about nonprofit leadership—because it's grounded in values. I believe that staying true to one’s core values is what makes a leader truly great. Here is how and why the time is now for every nonprofit leader to take a stand…

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]]> Ep 214: Productive Conversations in Polarizing Conflicts (with Parisa Parsa) https://joangarry.com/podcast/productive-conversations-polarizing-conflicts-with-parisa-parsa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=productive-conversations-polarizing-conflicts-with-parisa-parsa Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597103 Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, and Parisa Parsa explore how nonprofit leaders can have productive conversations amidst polarization and division. Parisa shares practical strategies for addressing power dynamics and leading productive conversations across differences.

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]]> Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, and Parisa Parsa explore how nonprofit leaders can have productive conversations amidst polarization and division. Parisa shares practical strategies for addressing power dynamics and leading productive co... Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, and Parisa Parsa explore how nonprofit leaders can have productive conversations amidst polarization and division. Parisa shares practical strategies for addressing power dynamics and leading productive conversations across differences. Joan Garry full false 48:32 Ep 213: Racial Dynamics in Nonprofit Fundraising (with Mikaela Levons + Jamila Hodge) https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-213-racial-dynamics-in-nonprofit-fundraising-with-mikaela-levons-jamila-hodge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-213-racial-dynamics-in-nonprofit-fundraising-with-mikaela-levons-jamila-hodge Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=597076 Jamila Hodge and Mikaela Levons from Equal Justice USA join the podcast to discuss the challenges and strengths of fundraisers of color. We explore how race, white supremacy power dynamics, and lived experiences shape their approach to fundraising and leadership.

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]]> Jamila Hodge and Mikaela Levons from Equal Justice USA join the podcast to discuss the challenges and strengths of fundraisers of color. We explore how race, white supremacy power dynamics, and lived experiences shape their approach to fundraising and ... Jamila Hodge and Mikaela Levons from Equal Justice USA join the podcast to discuss the challenges and strengths of fundraisers of color. We explore how race, white supremacy power dynamics, and lived experiences shape their approach to fundraising and leadership. Joan Garry 1 1 213 213 Ep 213: Racial Dynamics in Nonprofit Fundraising (with Mikaela Levons + Jamila Hodge) full false 57:02 Ep 209: Finding the Courage to Say No https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-209-finding-the-courage-to-say-no/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-209-finding-the-courage-to-say-no Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=596990 In this episode, Glennda Testone and I dive into real-life scenarios where we've had to make tough decisions and say no. Our intimate conversation offers practical tips on navigating common leadership challenges with confidence and diplomacy.

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]]> In this episode, Glennda Testone and I dive into real-life scenarios where we've had to make tough decisions and say no. Our intimate conversation offers practical tips on navigating common leadership challenges with confidence and diplomacy. In this episode, Glennda Testone and I dive into real-life scenarios where we've had to make tough decisions and say no. Our intimate conversation offers practical tips on navigating common leadership challenges with confidence and diplomacy. Joan Garry 1 1 209 209 Ep 209: Finding the Courage to Say No with Glennda Testone full false 50:24 Ep 207: From Walmart to Feeding America (with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot) https://joangarry.com/podcast/walmart-to-feeding-america-with-claire-babineaux-fontenot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walmart-to-feeding-america-with-claire-babineaux-fontenot Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=596955 Like me, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot moved from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector with zero previous experience in nonprofit work. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of how and why she shifted her focus to step into her most impactful work yet.

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]]> Like me, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot moved from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector with zero previous experience in nonprofit work. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of how and why she shifted her focus to step into her most impact... Like me, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot moved from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector with zero previous experience in nonprofit work. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of how and why she shifted her focus to step into her most impactful work yet. Joan Garry 1 1 207 207 Ep 207: From Walmart to Feeding America (with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot) full false 48:44