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Listen Now: How to Stave Off Burnout

A leadership coach and former nonprofit leader, Sean Goode helps CEOs learn how to become stewards of their organizations — rather than owners. He offers tips on how leaders can become more mindful, approaching their work from a sense of fulfillment, rather than scarcity.

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Listen Now: Navigating Leadership Challenges

Drawing from a long career in philanthropy, Barron Segar discusses the important role leaders play as a steady hand during challenging times.

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Listen Now: How Valerie Jarrett, the Obama Foundation CEO, Builds a Strong Executive Team

Valerie Jarrett, head of the Obama Foundation, shares her tips on identifying the skills your senior team needs, attracting strong candidates, and building cohesion in the C-suite.

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Listen Now: The Power of 4 Generations Working Together

Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer talks to two leaders who are adept at managing all generations, from Gen Z to Boomers, in their organizations. They share tips on how to communicate well, foster collaboration, and build a culture that respects institutional knowledge and embraces innovation.

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Listen Now: Leading Amid Economic Uncertainty

Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer talks to two leaders who offer smart ways to manage economic disruption, including how to create budgets for different scenarios so nonprofits can respond rapidly as events unfold.

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Listen Now: Smart Solutions to Hire and Retain Top Talent

Nonprofit executives Jordan Shenker and Keena Friday share tips on how to recruit and keep great staff members. While nonprofits can’t always compete with corporate salaries, they can offer other perks and opportunities to entice strong candidates, such as professional development, family-friendly policies, and workplaces where everyone feels valued.

Listen Now: Lessons in Leadership From Women of Color

Listen Now: Lessons in Leadership From Women of Color

Vanessa Priya Daniel, a funder and organizer who interviewed 45 women of color for her new book, talks about the superpowers that help leaders achieve victories. She also discusses how leaders and funders can get rid of the obstacles that too often prevent women of color from thriving at nonprofits.

Listen Now: Two CEOs on How to Get Boards to Help With Fundraising and More

Listen Now: Two CEOs on How to Get Boards to Help With Fundraising and More

Board members can make a big difference to fundraising and fiscal planning, especially in today’s economic turbulence. Hear from two experienced leaders about the best ways to get the board involved.

Listen Now: Steps Leaders Can Take Today to Bridge Divides

Listen Now: Steps Leaders Can Take Today to Bridge Divides

Tim Dixon, co-founder of More in Common, joins Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer to offer research-based strategies leaders can use to bridge divides in the workplace and in their communities. Tune in as Stacy asks Tim to walk listeners through his approaches to persuading people with widely different views to unite and get things done.