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Joan Garry
Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers
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Feb 17, 2024 • 44min
Ep 197: Stop Calling It Microaggressions: A Call To Action To Intercept Subtle Acts Of Exclusion (with Dr. Tiffany Jana)
It is a misnomer. There is nothing ‘micro’ about microaggression. What is the real meaning of microaggression, what should it truly be called, and how can a leader recognize and take action to tackle it? Dr. Tiffany Jana shares her insights, why she has stopped using the word ‘crazy’, and what organizations can do to create a culture of awareness.

Feb 3, 2024 • 46min
Ep 196: How Risky Is AI For Nonprofits? (with Beth Kanter)
Organizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know?

Jan 20, 2024 • 52min
Ep 195: Conflict Resolution and Finding the Third Ground (with Ken Cloke)
World-renowned conflict resolution expert, Ken Cloke, shares his secrets for overcoming conflict using proven strategies from his mediation practice that have brought "impossible" conflicts to peace across the world for 4 decades.

Dec 16, 2023 • 57min
Ep 194: Leaders of Color in Nonprofits: Challenges and Opportunities (with April Frazier Camara)
In this episode, I chat with April Frazier Camara about how diversity is the secret sauce in nonprofit leadership. Her insights? Eye-opening. You'll see our sector in a whole new light.

Dec 2, 2023 • 41min
Ep 193: Is “Martyritis” Killing Your Organization? (with Kishshana Palmer)
Kishshana Palmer, a productivity expert in the nonprofit sector, dives into 'martyritis,' where leaders overburden themselves for validation, leading to burnout. She shares actionable steps to combat this issue, stressing the importance of self-care and delegation. The conversation highlights strategies for thoughtful decision-making, fostering a culture of well-being, and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Kishshana encourages leaders to prioritize teamwork and recognize their limits for healthier organizational dynamics.

Nov 18, 2023 • 46min
Ep 192: Embracing Our Finite Time (with Oliver Burkeman)
In our sector, time often feels like a scarce resource. You're likely juggling countless tasks, believing that maximum productivity is the key to fulfilling your mission. But what if we're approaching time all wrong?

Nov 4, 2023 • 46min
Ep 191: How to Build Amazing Work Relationships (with Michael Bungay Stanier)
Great work relationships lead to greater job satisfaction and higher employee retention. Michael Bungay Stanier shares with us his recipe for designing our work relationships to thrive.

Oct 21, 2023 • 35min
Ep 190: Nonprofits Turn Cities Into Communities (with Mayor Ras J. Baraka)
In this episode, Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, NJ shed light on a beautiful partnership dance between city government and nonprofits. These organizations, he shared, often handle tasks the city can't, challenging local governance to aim higher, do better.

Oct 7, 2023 • 27min
Ep 189: Is a 5-Star Development Director a Needle in a Haystack?
Organizations often stay with a subpar development director because they don't believe they could get someone better. Let's explore this assumption.

Sep 23, 2023 • 54min
Ep 188: Can A Teen Be Your Next Executive Director? (with Sarah Hernholm)
How do we ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leadership is prepared? Sarah Hernholm shares her groundbreaking work with WIT.