Leadership Deep Dive

In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning talk with Jessica Wroblewski, Director of Annual and Planned Giving at the University of Waterloo, about Building a Thoughtful Fundraising Career.  Jessica issues a challenge around building relationships.    If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or Spotify.  Our theme music is “Curiosity” by […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning talk with Emma Lewzey, founder of Blue Sky Philanthropy, about crucial questions to help you manage up. Emma challenges listeners to choose a relationship and practice their managing up skills using the 5 key questions.  If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or Spotify.  […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann talk to Henna Inam, C-Suite Executive Coach and Best-Selling Author, about the  5 types of Agility for leaders.  Henna invites listeners to take a free Quiz to see how you rate in the 5 areas of Agility. You can also experience Henna’s Mindfulness Course for leaders on […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning talk to Dr. Rob Harter, Executive Director of  CCPC in Park City, about the importance of demonstrating impact to donors.  Rob challenges listeners to seek out feedback about their website and social media channels. If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or Spotify.    […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Megan Tregunno, Vice President of Philanthropy at CAMH Foundation, about playing the infinite game.  Megan offers listeners a challenge to help them increase their curiosity and learn from others.    If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or Spotify.  Our theme […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Maryann Kerr, Chief Happiness Officer/CEO and principal consultant with the Medalist Group, about a Playbook for Our Times.  Maryann challenges listeners to model good behavior in all areas of leadership in order to create a playbook for our times.   If you haven’t already, […]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon share the impact of getting minds right and their recent experience exploring and expanding their mental fitness.  We invite you to join us as part of the June 15th PQ Fitness Program cohort. If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning talk with Cathy Mann, President of Fundraising Lab and Cathy Mann & Associates, about how values create fundraising success and an environment for fundraising to thrive. Cathy challenges listeners to be bold and start conversations about organizational values and how they inform your fundraising strategies.  If you haven’t […]

In this episode, Michelle Maloy Dillon and Janice Cunning talk with Dr. Ray Burgman, the Director of Programs and Research at Higher Education Resource Services (HERS). Ray shares lessons she has learned about strengthening your team during a crisis.  Ray challenges leaders to ask themselves questions to examine the level of trust on their team […]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk about the importance of noticing and processing the complex emotions you are feeling. David offers listeners a technique to help them deal with emotions in a productive and self-compassionate way because leaders need space to feel their feelings.    If you haven’t already, […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk to Margaret Katz Cann about money stories and how they affect us.  Margaret offers listeners two questions to help them explore their money story and challenges them to look for a new perspective.    If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk to Lavinia Boxill from Rutgers University Foundation about Leading with Vulnerability in fundraising. Lavinia challenges listeners to notice when they are distracted in conversation and to be willing to admit it.    If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or Spotify.  Our […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk to Krista Slade from the University of Toronto about her leadership lessons learned with the Canadian Leaders at Sea (CLaS) program. Krista shares how immersing herself in an environment outside her comfort zone helped her learn more about herself and expand her view of leadership.  […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk to Rev. Dr. Z. Allen Abbott, CFRE. Dr. Abbott is president of the AFP of Collier & Lee Counties in Florida, a member of the Financial Planning Association, vice president of the Planned Giving Council of Lee County, and a board member of the Greater […]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Michelle Maloy Dillon and Janice Cunning talk to Dr. Eddie O’Connor, a professional speaker, and both clinical and sports psychologist about leadership and sleep.  Dr. O’Connor challenges listeners to do whatever it takes to get 8 hours of sleep a night for the next month. You can find his blogpost […]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Michelle Maloy Dillon and Janice Cunning talk about how organizations can ensure they are managing to retain fundraisers. We challenge listeners to play the appreciation game.  You can manage to retain fundraisers. If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Play or Spotify.  Our theme music is “Curiosity” by […]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Michelle Maloy Dillon, and Janice Cunning reflect upon the successes and challenges we faced in 2019 and how we plan to refocus for 2020.   We challenge listeners to take the time to reflect and refocus with their team using Michelle’s questions as a guide to challenges and lessons. If you […]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Michelle Maloy Dillon and Janice Cunning talk about the paradox of leading. You need to have a vision, share your opinions, and mine for conflict. While at the same time creating space for all voices, thoughts, and ideas.  We challenge listeners to explore their default when it comes to the […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning talk with Jennifer Harris, a San Diego-based fundraising and communications entrepreneur who has spent nearly two decades working across the social sector. We discuss how fundraising has swung too far towards the “doing” and lost sight of the “being” a fundraiser (who we are, why our work […]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk about Dealing with VUCA.  We discuss why it is important for leaders to approach VUCA with acceptance and compassion. David challenges our listeners to simply be with the unknown and reflect on what impact this has.    If you haven’t already, please subscribe […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Juniper Locilento, Senior Director of Development at the YMCA of Greater Toronto. They discuss Juniper’s passion for philanthropy and how it has led her to grapple with some hard questions about the role fundraisers play.  Juniper offers some key readings to help our listeners […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Barbara Evans, the Chief Development Officer of Harry Chapin Food Bank about lessons from leadership and parenting. They explore the parallel lessons Barbara has learned from her roles as a parent and a leader.  Barbara challenges leaders to create space for risk-taking.  If you […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Paul Nazareth, Vice President of Education and Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). As a gift planning expert, Paul knows a lot about the value of playing the long game. He has applied this philosophy to his career in unique ways. […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and David Langiulli talk about the value of Play Personality in our lives. Play can help us be more creative and adaptable in our complex world.   Janice issues a challenge to help you reflect on your favorite childhood activities and bring the essence of those into your life now.   If […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon are joined by special guest Lupei Dilena. We talk about financial literacy for early-career nonprofit professionals. Lupei shares two rules to help you prepare for a secure future.  Lupei issues a challenge to help young professionals create a habit of saving.   If you haven’t […]