Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership 271: Rethinking Time Management for Nonprofit Leaders (Hunter Corn)
271: Rethinking Time Management for Nonprofit Leaders (Hunter Corn)
SUMMARY
How can nonprofit leaders break free from traditional time constraints and foster imaginative, value-driven leadership that drives impactful change? In episode 271 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Hunter Corn dives deep into the essence of time management and imaginative leadership within the nonprofit sector. He challenges conventional time constraints, encouraging leaders to reframe their approach by incorporating imaginative thinking and creative practices. Hunter shares his unique methods for maintaining an open mind, such as delving into fiction and magical realism, which he finds essential for innovative problem-solving. He emphasizes the importance of core values and inclusivity, drawing on personal experiences and diverse cultural references to inspire fresh perspectives. Hunter also discusses the significance of adaptability in organizational success, offering practical advice for nonprofit leaders to foster an environment where creativity and resilience thrive.
ABOUT HUNTER
Hunter Corn is a proud North Carolinian with over twenty-five years of non-profit experience. Born and raised in rural Cleveland County, he worked in the Office of University Development while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After living in the Washington, DC area serving two national non-profits, he returned to North Carolina working at the state’s second largest chamber of commerce for over a decade. He joined the small staff of Wildacres Leadership Initiative over six years ago, guiding the organization through two Friday Fellowship class cycles and the covid-19 pandemic. Besides staff roles in membership, operations, fundraising, and leadership, Hunter has served on several non-profit boards (including lead officer roles) throughout the years. Hunter’s core reflection is a constant reconsideration of the question “How will we be with each other?”
EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES
- Let the Dead Bury Their Dead by Randall Kenan
- Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-Interest by Peter Block
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