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Building Your Army of the Engaged

Ep 98: Movements are Like Relay Races (with Frances Kunreuther)

by Joan Garry

I’m thrilled to give voice to a passionate change agent who knows how to build a movement, Frances Kunreuther, Co-Director of the Building Movement Project.

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Founders and Innovation

Ep 97: The Telltale Signs of Founder Syndrome (Part 2) with Rachael Gibson

by Joan Garry

The founder of your organization is leaving and you’re coming in as the new leader. How do you follow a founder and be successful?

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Founders and Innovation

Ep 96: The Telltale Signs of Founder Syndrome (Part 1) with Rachael Gibson

by Joan Garry

A fascinating discussion about the remarkable nature of founders, founder syndrome, and how do you get a founder to leave.

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Executive Directors

The Dirtiest Word in Nonprofits

by Joan Garry

It was somewhere around day 60 of my tenure as the Executive Director of GLAAD when I figured out the dirtiest word in nonprofits. Want a hint?

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Leadership

Bonus Episode: Small But Mighty Nonprofits (with Laura Zielke)

by Joan Garry

Most folks are utterly clueless about the size and scope of the nonprofit sector. In fact it’s not really thought of as a sector.

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Culture & Self-Care

Ep 92: The Lonely Nonprofit Leader (with Glennda Testone)

by Joan Garry

You’ve probably heard of “Imposter Syndrome”. But have you heard of “Loneliness Syndrome”?

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Executive Directors

Executive Directors Are Superheroes, But They Have Their Kryptonite

by Joan Garry

Just like Superman, Executive Directors have their kryptonite. And it’s not a lack of resources… or a disengaged board.

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Leadership

Ep 80: Why is Change So Hard? (with Lisa Lahey)

by Joan Garry

Nonprofits want to change the world in ways large and small. And yet, when it comes to bringing change into our own orgs, it’s really hard!

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Board of Directors

10 Common Mistakes Boards Make When Hiring a New Executive Director

by Joan Garry

As you read this, there are two things to keep in mind. 1) Great boards often screw up a leadership transition. 2) Mediocre boards always do.

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Board of Directors

The Best Book I Read This Past Year

by Joan Garry

Useless meetings? I have had my share. Bet you have too. Well, over a recent break, I discovered the antidote with a hat tip from a friend and colleague.

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Board of Directors

10 Ways Boards Screw Up Leadership Transitions

by Joan Garry

I spoke to a board chair once who oversaw a search for a new E.D. when the current one left after a strong tenure. The hire was kind of a disaster….

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Fundraising

Ep 73: The Arc of a Successful Capital Campaign (with Eric Javier)

by Joan Garry

You need to make a huge leap in your nonprofit. And so you require a significant amount of money in a certain period of time. You may need a capital campaign.

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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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