Glennda Testone

Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab and former leader at the LGBT Community Center of NYC, joins the discussion to reflect on key lessons from 2024. They delve into navigating leadership transitions and remote work challenges. Personal health and succession planning take center stage, often provoking thoughtful dialogue. The conversation also covers the importance of advocacy in nonprofits, the complexities of DEI, and the necessity of self-care for leaders facing an unpredictable future.

In this discussion, Glennda Testone, a leadership and decision-making expert, shares her insights on the tricky art of saying no. She dives into the emotional challenges nonprofit leaders face when making tough choices, especially when trying to please stakeholders. Glennda emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and aligning decisions with an organization’s mission. Their conversation is sprinkled with practical strategies and relatable anecdotes, making the topic both engaging and insightful for anyone in the nonprofit sector.