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Executive Directors

How to Fire a Nonprofit Employee (Gracefully)

by Joan Garry

Firing an employee is never easy. But letting a colleague who’s not a good fit stay for too long can get in the way of your mission. Here’s how to do this more gracefully, even if you’re a natural people pleaser.

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Executive Directors

“Nonprofits Are Run Worse Than Corporations…” (and Other Harmful Myths)

by Joan Garry

You’ve probably heard at least one of these myths about nonprofits before…keep reading as I debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the nonprofit sector.

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Founders and Innovation

Ep 155: A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity to Shape the Future of Nonprofit Work (with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter)

by Joan Garry

What is smart technology? And what does it look like in the nonprofit sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join me for a deep dive into human-centered software and how to use it ethically, responsibly, and intentionally in today’s nonprofit world.

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Executive Directors

Do You Understand Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is So Important?

by Joan Garry

Nonprofit organizations MUST engage in work around diversity, equity and inclusion. In this blog post, I talk about why DEI work matters for nonprofits and the people they serve.

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Leadership

Ep 153: Supervision vs. Management – What’s the Difference? (with Rita Sever)

by Joan Garry

Is there really a difference between leadership and management? And what about supervision and management? In this podcast, Rita Sever and I discuss why these skills are actually quite different — and why nonprofit leaders need to be proficient in all of them.

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Nonprofits Are Messy Podcast

Ep 151: Using Pop Culture for Social Good (with Noelani Pearl Hernandez)

by Joan Garry

In this episode, my colleague, Noelani Pearl Hernandez and I dig into the popular Netflix series, MAID, and how you can use pop culture as a tool for nonprofit storytelling and media advocacy.

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Culture & Self-Care

Ep 149: Can We Fix the Nonprofit Burnout Problem? (with Chris Barlics)

by Joan Garry

In this episode, Health Coach and Personal Trainer, Chris Barlics, and I talk about something many nonprofit leaders put last on their to-do lists — self care. Listen in to learn how it can help you avoid nonprofit burnout — even if you don’t like eating kale or going to the gym.

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Executive Directors

Joan’s Top 5 Nonprofit Leadership Blog Posts of 2021

by Joan Garry

The new year is upon us. Check out my top 5 nonprofit leadership blog posts of 2021 to brush up on the fundamentals of nonprofit fundraising, budgeting, board service, and so much more!

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Nonprofits Are Messy Podcast

Ep 145: How Tiny Habits Create Big Change (with BJ Fogg)

by Joan Garry

In this episode, I chat with Stanford professor and author, BJ Fogg about why creating tiny habits is the key to good habit formation and creating change.

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Board of Directors

The 6 Attributes of a Highly Effective Board Chair

by Joan Garry

Hunting for a great board chair? I nominate Ted Lasso! Keep reading to learn why this character represents the perfect board chair candidate.

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Leadership

Ep 139: Interpersonal Skills are Hard Work (with Carole Robin)

by Joan Garry

Nonprofit executive directors, join Joan Garry and award-winning Stanford professor, Carole Robin to learn how your interpersonal skills impact your org’s success.

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Executive Directors

How Even Workaholic Bosses Can Promote Workplace Self Care

by Joan Garry

Many of us are intimately familiar with the term workaholic, even if we simply love our work. This quick tip will help you promote a culture of understanding and workplace self care no matter your working style.

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About Joan Garry

Joan Garry is an internationally recognized champion for the nonprofit sector and a highly sought after executive coach for CEOs of some of the nation’s largest orgs. She is called upon by large organizations to tackle substantial change management / crisis management / leadership transitions requiring a compassionate truth-teller, a hands-on strategy advisor, a communications expert, and a focus on strong internal and external messaging. She is also the founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab.

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