E32: Co-Creation and Connection with The CEO of Thrive Impact Tucker Wannamaker
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Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today, I have Tucker Wannamaker on the podcast with me and I'm so excited because we have a lot in common – so this will be a good conversation.
Tucker is the CEO of Thrive Impact, and he is working to right the injustices happening against nonprofit leaders and solve nonprofit leader burnout for those in some of the toughest leadership conditions. He believes that burnout is the enemy of creating positive change.
We talk about the injustices that are happening against nonprofit leaders, how nonprofits can embody their mission internally, how to build a culture of connection, and so much more.
In this episode:
- [03:13] Tucker’s background and the injustices against nonprofit leadership
- [10:52] How nonprofits can shift their internal culture into one that embodies their mission
- [18:15] The power of co-creation
- [23:45] Building a culture of connection through appreciative inquiry
- [34:06] The power of generative questions
- [39:46] Tips for instilling a sense of belonging within ourselves
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“There's also this belief that if we're investing in ourselves as leaders, it's almost like we're stealing from the mission.”
“Burnout is the enemy of creating positive change. And so how do we help nonprofit leaders to thrive from the inside out?”
“The question is not whether or not you're a leader. The question is, what type of influence are you havin
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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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