Beste Nonprofit Organizations podcaster (2024)

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E78: L&D Expert Julie Dirksen Exposes the Real Reason Your Training Flops 29:06

3d ago29:06

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Have you ever created a training, only to realize it didn’t have the impact you had hoped? In this episode of the Learning for Good podcast, we explore why training alone often fails to drive lasting behavior change. My guest Julie Dirksen, author of "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change," discusses the limitations of training …

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5 Mindset Shifts to Uplevel Your Leadership Development Strategy 14:23

10d ago14:23

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We all know the powerful role that mindset plays not only in our personal lives but also in our work. In this episode of the Learning for Good podcast, I explore five essential mindset shifts nonprofit L&D professionals should adopt to uplevel their leadership development strategy. By redefining how you approach your roles and the potential of your…

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You Might Be Killing Your Team if You Aren't Doing This with Beth Napleton 24:38

17d ago24:38

24:38

Effective teams are essential to your nonprofit. I’ve been a part of teams that worked so well together, everything ran smoothly, and there were no major issues. But I’ve also been a part of teams that were the opposite. So how do we create effective teams? That’s what we’re exploring on today’s episode with Beth Napleton, an executive leadership c…

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3 Audiences Unique to Nonprofit Training 13:01

24d ago13:01

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What makes nonprofit training unique to corporate training or government training? While there are a number of things that are different, one thing that I thought would be fun to focus on is the three unique audiences that nonprofits create training for. These unique audiences come with their own challenges and I’m giving you some tips to overcome …

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Getting Started: Three Ways to Use Animation in Your Training with Calvin Dantley 19:47

1M ago19:47

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Why do we let our kids watch cartoons like Cocomelon or Bluey? Because they are teaching our kids valuable lessons through animation. We can do the exact same thing in our nonprofit training. We can use animation to impart valuable lessons to our learners. That’s why I’ve invited Calvin Dantley to join me and share his experience with animation and…

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Your New Training is Perfect, but... Your Learners Won't Remember It 12:20

1M ago12:20

12:20

Have you heard of the forgetting curve? We naturally forget 90% of what we learn. That's troubling to hear for those of us in L&D. All we think about is helping people learn and creating behavior change from that learning. How can we do that If learners are forgetting the majority of what we teach them? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode. …

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Workforce Development: Using Data to Move from Status Quo to Training Impact with Heather Hiscox 29:08

1M ago29:08

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In this episode, I've invited self-proclaimed frustrated changemaker Heather Hiscox to talk about how she uses data to overcome the status quo and boost workforce development. Heather, the founder and CEO of Pause for Change, is on a mission to change the way we change the world. I'm so excited to talk with her more about data and what L&D can star…

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Are Your Nonprofit Leaders The Best They Can Be? Your Leadership Skills Might Be Lagging And THIS Is Why 16:48

2M ago16:48

16:48

Are your leaders the best they can be? Or are there areas where they are lagging behind a little bit? My guess is they're somewhere in the middle. You probably have leaders who excel and leaders who struggle. And even those who excel probably have room for improvement. So today we’re talking about why your team’s leadership skills might be lagging …

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The Parental Leave Dilemma: Helping Your Nonprofit Leaders Navigate Time Out of the Office with Lacey Kempinski 20:46

2M ago20:46

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If you've ever welcomed a baby into your home, you know how stressful it can be. You don't want to have the stress of what's being left undone at work on top of that. How do we help our nonprofit leaders navigate time out of the office? That’s what I’m discussing with mission-driven fundraiser, Lacey Kempinski on today’s episode. Lacey is focused o…

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How One Nonprofit's Training Saved a Postpartum Woman's Life with Nonprofit Leader Lauren Wiley 31:11

2M ago31:11

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Good training has a real impact on those who receive it. It can shift mindsets. It can build skills. It can change the way your organization works. And that's what I want to share with you today. Nonprofit leader, Lauren Wiley, shares how one training at her nonprofit impacted the midwives and doulas they train and ultimately the pregnant and postp…

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Is L&D a Last Resort or a First Response? My Tips to Help Build Relationships in The Workplace 11:37

2M ago11:37

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All too often, L&D feels like a last resort in the workplace. We, as L&D, need to be brought in earlier in the process of decision-making. We have experience and expertise to share and we have value to add, and we can help shape that final decision. In this episode, I’m sharing some tips to help build relationships so that L&D can become the first …

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A Well-Being Approach to Leadership Development with Loretta Turner 24:44

3M ago24:44

24:44

Work is a major contributor to well-being. Your leaders influence the well-being of everyone on their teams. So those leaders become an important part of the conversation. That's why I'm so excited to have well-being strategist Loretta Turner as my guest today. We’re exploring how you can take a well-being approach to leadership development. ▶️ A W…

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How to Make a Large Cohort of Learners Feel More Intimate 11:01

3M ago11:01

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I talk a lot about training as an avenue to create trusting relationships and psychological safety in your nonprofit. But what do you do when the training facilitates a large cohort of learners and it becomes harder to build those relationships? Today I am talking about what you can do to make those large cohorts of learners feel a bit more intimat…

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3 Basic Skills Your Frontline Managers Need with Summer Davies 31:08

3M ago31:08

31:08

The skills you need as an individual contributor are different than the skills you need as a manager. We hear it time and time again - you promote your very best individual contributor to a supervisory position and they struggle because they aren’t equipped with the skills they need. That’s why I’m so excited to have Summer Davies, an award-winning…

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Is Your Staff Prepared To Implement Your New Program or Service? THIS Is How Training Can Help 9:19

3M ago9:19

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Let's say you are kicking off 2024 with a new program or service. Are your staff prepared to implement it? Have they had a chance to build the skills and confidence they need? Or will they be struggling to figure things out on the job? In today’s episode, I’m discussing just how Learning and Development can support your nonprofit as you’re changing…

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Using Humor to Promote Change Management, Leadership Development & Workforce Development with Gita Kulkarni 28:48

4M ago28:48

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Today’s episode is all about humor. I’m not talking about corny jokes or puns, but rather the lightheartedness and energy that you need in your nonprofit to get things done and to help teams work together. My guest, Gita Kulkarni, explains why we need to care about humor and how to use humor as nonprofit Learning and Development leaders. Gita is a …

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24 Learning And Development Tips for Nonprofit Pros to Kick Off 2024 7:49

4M ago7:49

7:49

Hey friend and Happy New Year! Today's episode is a quick one. I wanted to kick off 2024 with something kind of fun and different. I’m sharing 24 tips for L&D leaders. From knowing your worth as an L&D leader to building relationships with other business units and teams, these tips will help you get 2024 off to a great start. Let’s jump right in. ▶…

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End-of-Year Reflection: What Scheduling a Time and a Goal for Reflection Can Do for You And Your Nonprofit Organization 11:42

4M ago11:42

11:42

If you're doing a year-end reflection, you need to listen to this episode. I have some tips for how to do your time of reflection so that you get the most out of it. Because at the end of the day, I want you to learn from this time of reflection because when you learn from what you've done in the past, your perspective changes for what you can do i…

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Why Setting Clear Expectations May Help Retain Gen Z Staff and Improve Workforce Development 10:33

4M ago10:33

10:33

Do you ever feel like you're having two different conversations with someone? It’s like you're saying one thing, and they are hearing something completely different. This happens regularly in our workplaces. Your Gen Z staff are waiting for you to set clear expectations and if you don't, they just might leave. In this episode, I’m going over three …

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Measuring the Impact of Your Training at Your Nonprofit with L&D Detective Kevin M. Yates 33:14

5M ago33:14

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How do we know when we are successful? And how can we actually measure that? I know this can be frustrating, but it can be done. And who better to guide us than today’s guest, L&D Detective, Kevin M. Yates. I am so excited to have Kevin as a guest, not only is he the L&D detective and an expert on measurement, but he also has his own nonprofit and …

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One Goal, Two Techniques: How L&D Can Prepare Your Workforce for the Future 9:21

5M ago9:21

9:21

The skill sets your staff need are expected to change by 50% in 2027. That's according to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report. 50% in just a few short years. With so much changing, Learning and Development has a role to play. In today’s episode of the Learning for Good podcast, we are exploring two techniques L&D can use to prepare your staff…

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Is Culture Change Hard? How to Succeed in 2024 with Rebecca Marchiafava 30:43

5M ago30:43

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Culture can be a complex thing and it's what allows you to attract, retain, and develop your staff. That’s why I’m so excited to have Rebecca Marchiafava on the podcast today, to discuss culture change and to help you successfully lead or navigate that change. Rebecca is the founder of Culture Work LLC, where she consults with organizations to deve…

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Your Organization's Training And Development Project Meetings Are Going to Be VERY Different after THIS! 16:10

5M ago16:10

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Have you ever left a meeting thinking that could have been an email? As a nonprofit consultant working on training and leadership development projects, I lead a lot of meetings. And my goal is to make them an effective use of time, every time. Today, I want to share some ways you can make your meetings more effective. So no one leaves thinking it c…

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Three Tips for Running a Global Learning Cohort in Your Nonprofit Organization with Tommy Lee 28:07

5M ago28:07

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How do global nonprofits bring people together for a global learning cohort, despite the challenges, for the good of all involved? That's what we're going to explore on today’s episode of Learning for Good with Tommy Lee. Tommy is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the areas of faith and work integration, organizational development, and…

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Need to Cut Content? How to Work with SMEs Without the Frustration 10:12

6M ago10:12

10:12

Most subject matter experts are open to redesigning activities and interactions, but when you talk about cutting content, that can be a challenge because it feels personal. So how do I navigate situations like these? And what can you do to navigate similar situations as you are working with your subject matter experts? I have three tips to share wi…

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Leadership Training: Strategic Planning And How to Prepare Staff for Implementation with Carol Hamilton 28:26

6M ago28:26

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One of my favorite things is when a nonprofit comes to me with a strategic plan that specifically mentions developing their people, their staff. But this isn’t always the case. Regardless of whether Learning and Development has been written into your strategic plan or not, it still has a large role to play. In today's episode, Carol Hamilton and I …

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Leadership Training vs. Leadership Coaching - When to Use Which Solution in Your Nonprofit Organization? 14:18

6M ago14:18

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Depending on your experiences with training or coaching, you might have a preference for one over the other. But should we make organizational decisions based on our preferences? I'd argue no. Which is why I wanted to bring this episode to you. It's an episode where we will compare leadership training versus coaching and explore when to use which s…

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Using Your Competency Model to Develop a Comprehensive Training Program (And Boost Workforce Development) 9:34

6M ago9:34

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You know you need a comprehensive training program based on your organization's prioritized competencies. But if you don't know how to get there, it can be overwhelming to start. This is one of the common questions I get when working with my nonprofit clients to create competency models. It's that now what question. Today, I want to explore how you…

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Helping Nonprofits Achieve Their Staff Development & Training Goals - Behind the Scenes at Skill Masters Market 13:46

7M ago13:46

13:46

We made it! Today is the 50th episode of the Learning for Good podcast and we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at Skill Masters Market, my consulting business that powers this podcast and helps nonprofits all over the country achieve their staff development and training goals. I’m also giving you a sneak peek into my plans for the future! ▶️ Behi…

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Ask Me Anything! Questions from the Learning for Good Audience 22:16

7M ago22:16

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I am so excited for today's episode; it's an Ask Me Anything episode and I've collected some great questions from listeners just like you, as well as from past clients. There's one thing you should know. You can ask me anything, anytime. But in today’s episode, we cover questions on everything from custom competency models and competency assessment…

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Want a Network of Learning And Development Professionals? An Inside Look at the Nonprofit L&D Collective 12:32

7M ago12:32

12:32

Today we're getting an inside look at the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective - a free virtual community for talent management, DEI, and learning and development leaders to share ideas and learn from each other. I’ll be sharing what the Nonprofit L&D Collective is (and what it isn’t), the value of the Nonprofit L&D Collective, and what ex…

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What is the Real Value of Training? Real Stories from Learning And Development Leaders 20:28

7M ago20:28

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As Learning and Development leaders, we spend so much of our time thinking about training. Who needs training? What do they need? How will it benefit them? How will it benefit the organization? What is the value and ROI? Today, I want to explore the qualitative impact of training. That's why I'm bringing the stories of impact from across my network…

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Do You Really Need Another Training? Why You Should Proactively Identify Skill Development Opportunities 7:54

8M ago7:54

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We need a training. You've probably been approached by someone in your nonprofit telling you this. They didn't come saying we have a problem, or can you help us? They said, “we need a training.” But we all know that training isn't always the answer. And while we can set up processes to help mitigate how often this happens, it still happens. And thi…

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Is Your Nonprofit Working with New American Communities? Three Methods This Nonprofit Used to Identify Learner Needs with Trang Truong-Hill 25:13

8M ago25:13

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When I decided to do an episode on identifying learner needs, I wanted to showcase an organization that used multiple approaches and saw results from their work. That's why I've invited Trang Truong-Hill from the YMCA of the USA to join me today to explore a project that we've worked on together as well as many other projects they have going on ins…

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Creating a Custom Competency Model to Establish a Common Language for Staff Performance 8:56

8M ago8:56

8:56

When you say you expect good communication skills, do your staff know what you mean? Is it verbal communication or written? Do you mean that they are using clear concise language or that the communication is error-free? When you talk about communication, are you talking about with their colleagues, or with organizational partners, or industry leade…

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Is Learning and Development a Valued Business Partner in Your Nonprofit? Three Ways to Know For Sure 8:02

8M ago8:02

8:02

In our house, we have a good couch and an everyday couch. Our good couch is taken care of. And it's lasted for years. Then we have our everyday couch. It's also used to watch movies or lounge around on. But we are a little less careful about spilling popcorn on it and kids jumping on it. This couch is also part of our story, but we don't expect it …

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3 Reasons to Use Intrapreneurship to Build Skills In Your Nonprofit's Early Career Staff with Emily Glasgow and Alanna Hughes 26:57

8M ago26:57

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Do you remember your first real job? I was probably a strange combination of timid and overconfident. I probably hesitated to speak up at first. Thankfully, I gained experience, skills, and competence over time. What if we could help our early career staff gain some of those invaluable skills earlier in their career? Imagine the impacts that could …

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Not Sure Where to Start with Personalized Learning? Three Tips for Nonprofits 10:09

9M ago10:09

10:09

I knew I wanted to record an episode on personalized learning. So I asked myself, why do people want that? Why do people want personalized learning? And why does it work? When I started thinking about things in my life that have been personalized like birthday parties, or baby showers, things that were just for me - I cherished them. Our learners w…

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Three Tips for Juggling Multiple Training Projects at Once with Jami Yazdani 21:21

9M ago21:21

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I can remember when working internally at a national nonprofit, managing up to 10 projects at once. They were in various stages of the process. They had different subject matter experts and different people approving the projects. They all had different modalities. And I had to keep up with all of them. Project management is a key skill in Learning…

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Ask These Two Questions to Identify Your Nonprofit's Core Competencies 7:22

9M ago7:22

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Role clarity, career development, and accountability - are just a few of the most common reasons a nonprofit reaches out to me about creating a custom competency model. Here's the thing, a competency model can do all of those things if it's created with your organization in mind and implemented correctly. It has to be specific to your nonprofit. Th…

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Dealing with Corporate Burnout? One Easy Way to Manage Stress as a Nonprofit Leader with Jessie Pagliari 17:37

9M ago17:37

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As nonprofit learning and development leaders, there are so many reasons we may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or even burned out. And to overcome burnout, we need to be able to identify the underlying causes of it. That's why I've invited special guest Jessie Pagliari to talk about dealing with corporate burnout and managing stress as a nonprofit…

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Two Ways to Keep Your Staff Development Projects On Time & Within Budget 8:02

10M ago8:02

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I remember many years ago, working on a tough project – like all caps, screaming at the microphone tough. I was working internally at a national nonprofit on a high-profile project. I had a difficult subject matter expert, things kept changing, and decisions were hard to come by. And yet, I somehow managed to keep the project on time and within bud…

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How Nonprofit L&D Leaders Can Use Play to Create Organizational Change with Acey Holmes 21:19

10M ago21:19

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If your nonprofit or association is undergoing organizational change, you know that it can feel heavy and overwhelming. That's where play comes in. As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we can use play to bring curiosity and fun back to the workplace. I'm so excited to have play expert Acey Holmes here with me today to explore how we can d…

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Leadership Development: Three Ways to Identify the Skills Your People Managers Need 8:22

10M ago8:22

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People managers are critical to your organization. They have the greatest influence. They have the ability to help initiatives go well. They hear from both the senior leaders and the support staff. I've heard from several nonprofits that they are focused on developing their people managers this year. But how do you know what to focus on? That's wha…

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Workforce Development: Get Clear on Staff Expectations with This Fundamental Resource 7:00

10M ago7:00

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I've worked with dozens of nonprofits as a consultant. And one thing I hear over and over again is the need for clear staff expectations. And you might be thinking, but isn’t that what the job description is for? Isn't it all laid out there? A job description is a great first step – and it's an input into the fundamental resource I often recommend,…

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Misconceptions, Barriers & Solutions to Creating Accessible Learning in a Nonprofit Organization with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei 43:27

11M ago43:27

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As nonprofit L&D leaders, we are investing time and money into creating engaging solutions for our learners. But all of our learners are not the same. Their needs are not the same. Their likes and dislikes are not the same. Their goals are not the same. And their abilities are not the same. So how do we create solutions that are accessible to every…

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5 Coaching Questions to Spark Behavior Change in Your People Managers 7:23

11M ago7:23

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Are you investing in your people managers this year? They have a central role in the organization – taking the vision and strategy from leadership, and helping your teams put all of that into action. It requires a lot of skill and leadership. Yet, people managers don't always have the training or the support they need to be successful. So, in today…

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Staff Not Ready to Change? This One Practice Creates Buy-In for Workforce Development 8:08

11M ago8:08

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Have you ever created a training, but realized staff just didn't want to attend? Maybe you facilitated or observed and saw the hesitation, or worse, the resistance from learners. Sometimes our staff isn't ready to change. So, today, let’s talk about creating buy-in for staff development. In this episode of Learning for Good, I'm going to share an a…

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Why Well-Being Is The Secret Sauce to Change Management with Mandy Sharp Eizinger 30:26

11M ago30:26

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We keep hearing that burnout is at an all-time high, especially within nonprofit organizations, yet changes continue happening and can sometimes add to our stressors in the workplace. That's why today I've invited Mandy Sharp Eizinger to talk about staff well-being and what nonprofit organizations can do to help prevent burnout even in the midst of…

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Mediocre Training? Improve Your Staff's Presentation Skills with Author Dave Powell 25:12

12M ago25:12

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If your nonprofit or association is delivering in-person or virtual instructor-led training, you probably have trainers who lead that experience. This one role can make a big difference in the outcome of the training. And while we focus a lot on creating the training for impact, it's also important to support the trainers. That’s why I invited Dave…

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