VOCA Center & Mission:Leadership

Executive Navigator, with The Talent Doctors

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

Executive Navigator with The Talent Doctors is your monthly guide to thriving as a leader in the nonprofit and faith-driven world. Hosted by two seasoned experts in leadership and talent, this show helps you navigate the human side of organizational success—how to find, develop, and retain great people while staying aligned with your mission. With decades of combined experience, Dr. Chip Roper and his team have coached and developed leaders across organizations, while Dr. Rich Kidd has successfully matched executives to roles where they can truly make an impact. Together, they bring practical...

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The Compensation Conversation You're Avoiding (But Shouldn't) 20.04.2026 36:18

Nonprofit leaders deserve fair compensation yet cannot escape the reality that there is an element (sometimes extreme) of financial sacrifice involved when serving in a ministry leadership position.

Communicating with Business People Requires BLUF 20.03.2026 27:52

This Executive Navigator with the Talent Doctors is all about communication. Chip and Rich discuss how nonprofit leaders can connect with/inspire/galvanize business leaders by upgrading their communication approach, and BLUF is a key component. Recommended Resource: Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World ( https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Busy-Readers-Communicate-Ef...

Hybrid Options Impact Your Talent Options 26.02.2026 33:17

Chip and Rich examine the evolving reality of hybrid work and its talent implications. They explore the risks, tensions, and opportunities across work-location models, offering practical leadership strategies to help you confidently shape the future of your organization.

Calling Your Team a "Family" is Hurting Your Mission 27.01.2026 36:45

Chip and Rich unpack why calling your team, organization, or ministry a “family” can unintentionally undermine the mission. They offer practical ways to move away from familial language so you can lead with greater clarity, accountability, and impact.

Actively Building the Best Team Possible 15.12.2025 40:18

In this Executive Navigator, Chip and Rich discuss the ways you can take an active role in building the best team for your mission, even when there are hard decisions that need to be made. Get the 2x2 Chip and Rich discuss here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CY-C6KOg8xs0kDEyyrNja8O2TlH18Li3/view?usp=sharing

What Keeps You Up at Night? 18.11.2025 27:03

In the inaugural episode of Executive Navigator with the Talent Doctors, we dive into the issues that keep leaders up at night: people and talent challenges. From navigating complex team dynamics to assessing whether your own strengths are being used in the right role, our hosts break down the questions every leader wrestles with. Tune in to learn practical ways to approach these challenges with c...