Leadership Deep Dive

It’s easy to reward things that are straightforward to document. But how can we reward fundraising metrics that don’t appear in our CRM? In this episode, Janice and Margaret talk with Joe Torres, Executive Director of the Grand Challenges Canada Foundation. Joe shares his thoughts on fundraising metrics and rewards and why we must keep […]

Have you ever been to a meeting, and after it was said and done, it left you feeling like it should have been an email? What makes meetings suck, and how can we improve them? In this mini episode, Janice and Michelle talk about how to make meetings more impactful, engaging and enjoyable. Remember to download […]

It’s no secret that the grant landscape has changed in the last couple of years. But how can you use tech to maximize your efforts? Today, Michelle and Margaret talk with Gauri Manglik, the Co-founder, and CEO of Instrumentl. Gauri has a bird’s eye view of the changing grant space and shares how we can […]

Continuing with our exploration of the Positive Intelligence (PQ) program, we decided to take a break from the negative mind patterns and focus on some positives. David and Margaret discuss the Sage Perspective, which is the mindset that anything can be turned into a gift or opportunity. Now we aren’t going to say it will […]

What is Social Change Philanthropy, and why is it so difficult to fundraise for? Today, Janice and Margaret welcome back returning guest Cathy Mann, Founder, and President of the Fundraising Lab.  We explore social change philanthropy and it’s challenges when compared to traditional fundraising. We also discuss opportunities to engage in the deeper conversations that […]

What is healthy conflict, and why is it important in your organization? Today Janice and Michelle are talking about healthy conflict and why it is vital to have in your organization. They share a new model for healthy conflict and an example of dealing with conflict on your team. If you haven’t listened to their previous […]

You might ask yourself, what does Leadership Deep Dive do, and how can we help your organization? In this special episode of the podcast, the whole team is together to talk about the benefits of coaching and training for nonprofit teams. If you would like to contact us to learn more, you can do that […]

Continuing their conversation on Positive Intelligence, David and Margaret discuss the Victim Saboteur. They explore where it comes from, why it was created, and the negative impact of listening to it. Demonstrating vulnerability, David and Margaret share how it shows up in their lives.  If you want to learn more about the Victim Saboteur, check […]

Mentorship is a powerful tool with cascading effects and lifelong benefits. Today David and Michelle talk with Teddi Tostanoski, the Social Media Manager at UC Davis. Previously, Teddi was mentored by our very own Michelle. Teddie shares how impactful her mentorship was and how she was able to use it to empower her personal and […]

In today’s Mini episode, Janice and Michelle are talking about conflict. What feelings and opinions does that bring up for you? They discuss how journaling can help you explore your relationship with conflict. Janice and Michelle also share their own feelings (spoiler alert: it doesn’t come naturally) and how they have grown their skills in this […]

Michelle and Margaret Discuss the topic of gaslighting ourselves, how we do it, why we do it, and the adverse effects of it. They talk about how we tend to power through difficult problems without acknowledging a need for self-compassion. Margaret shares a story where she gaslighted herself with some potentially dangerous consequences.  You can […]

Avoiding something difficult might seem easier and less painful than dealing with the task at hand, often including difficult conversations. But what’s the price of your avoidance? Continuing their conversation on Positive Intelligence, David and Margaret talk about the Avoider Saboteur.  This one is a sneaky little mind pattern that affects many people a variety […]

If you, or someone you work with, is an introvert, you need to listen to this ASAP. In today’s episode, Janice and Margaret, talk with return guest Emma Lewzey Founder and Lead Consultant at Blue Sky Philanthropy. Emma shares her personal story and some crowdsourced tips and tricks to help you thrive as an introvert […]

Asking good questions is paramount for leaders, not only does it give you insight, but it can empower your team in a way that instructions simply can not.  What are the ingredients for a good question? In today’s Mini episode, Janice and Michelle talk all about questions that can help inspire your team to be […]

We all know playing is fun and it helps pass the time, but did you know it also helps improve productivity in your workplace? In today’s episode, Janice and Margaret, talk with Kaitlyn Corse and Katrin Windsor both certified coaches with a passion for bringing play into organizations. They share why play is important and […]

Are you often anxious, with chronic doubts about yourself and others? Well, you might be suffering from the Hyper Vigilant Saboteur. David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence with the Hyper Vigilant Saboteur. They discuss some of the causes and impacts of this Saboteur and what they recommend if you have it. If […]

It’s important to stand out to your donors, but how do you stand out if your organization sounds like all the rest? David and Margaret talk with Brock Warner author of From the Ground Up: Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits. Brock shares how he went about looking for fundraising inspiration in unconventional places and what he […]

Listening is a skill — possibly the most important skill a leader can have. Yet just because you listen doesn’t mean you are necessarily listening actively in a way that promotes meaningful dialogue. In today’s mini episode, Janice and Michelle discuss three different ways to listen. Our free resource is a tip sheet on  3 […]

In today’s episode, Margaret and Janice talk with Marc Cowell, Executive Director of the Outreach United Resource Center in Longmont, Colorado. Marc shares his front-line perspective from working with local families that were knocked down by the pandemic, and are now facing round two of crisis with inflation and skyrocketing costs to live. He focuses […]

We all face scarcity in our daily lives, whether goods, money, or time. However, we don’t have to have it as a mindset. Today David and Margaret tackle the scarcity mindset, which loves to play tricks on the mind. David and Margaret offer you the generosity challenge: for the next two weeks, step into financial […]

In this episode, Margaret and Janice talk with returning guest Nneka Allen, Founder of The Empathy Agency.  Nneka is currently on a quest for rest and wellness. She shares both the questions and the wisdom that are emerging from stillness. If you missed it, listen to the 2020 podcast episode Exploring Identity with Nneka Allen […]

How do you know when your organization is lacking team trust? And what are the causes? Today Janice and Michelle discuss both the positive and negative reasons and give us some fun exercises to help build it back up. Our free resource this week is a tipsheet on how to increase team trust you can […]

What is it about Mindful Self Compassion that is so hard? How can we learn to forgive ourselves? David and Margaret dive into positive intelligence and debunk the lies of the inner critic. Then they give us some steps to help move toward Mindful Self Compassion.  The duo drops some truth bombs and David offers […]

It’s important to push to be the best version of yourself. But at what point does cost sunk fallacy kick in? When your drive for achievement takes over and limits what you try to achieve. Join David and Margaret as they talk about the Hyper Achiever Saboteur and why it can negatively affect you and […]

A traditional Meals on Wheels metric would be the number of meals served. But after receiving a significant “trust grant” from the MacKenzie Scott funding initiative, Jennifer Steele, CEO of Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, got to step into the world of transformation. Tune in to hear how she has used […]