Leadership Matters

Got Leadership Challenges? Call or email your concerns and tune into Leadership Matters, Wednesday, Nov 4 from 2 -3 PM Pacific Time. Our host for the hour Dr. Sheryl White, (formerly Gee) Consulting Psychologist and Vice President of Training and Organization Development/InnoVisions at the Neighborhood House Association; Mr. Harold Tuck, Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government and Retir...

Got Leadership Challenges? Call or email your concerns and tune into Leadership Matters, Wednesday, Nov 4 from 2 -3 PM Pacific Time. Our host for the hour Dr. Sheryl White, (formerly Gee) Consulting Psychologist and Vice President of Training and Organization Development/InnoVisions at the Neighborhood House Association; Mr. Harold Tuck, Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government and Retir...

Father Steven Boes has served as Executive Director of Boys Town since 2005, where he continues to carry the vision and legacy of Father Edward J. Flanagan to make the world a better place for children. Boys Town is nationally recognized for its Integrated Continuum of Care program and model for success, impacting over 2 million people across the country every year. During this interview, Father B...

Is health care reform presenting a critical sustainability issue for charitable nonprofit service organizations and can these organizations withstand the fundamental changes that are taking place as a result of the emerging health care reform landscape? What new business models will be required by nonprofit organizations in the short-term to ensure long-term sustainability and to take advantage of...

Ever thought about being a CEO? What path you might take to get there or challenges you might encounter or have to overcome along the way? Tune in for a journey into the mind of a CEO. Mr. Rudolph A. Johnson, III, President and CEO of the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA will share his story and respond to your questions on what it takes to become a CEO and successfully navigate thr...

Over the past 30 years, Dom Betro, president and CEO of Family Service Association (FSA), has led his agency to tremendous growth and diversification. Once very clinically-focused, FSA now builds communities with communities through a variety of services and initiatives, including Mobile Fresh, an innovative social enterprise that takes on the problem of food deserts and food insecurity in our com...

What are the keys to improving organizational and personal effectiveness, and how do I create a sustainable path for a high performance culture for my corporation or business unit are two key questions business leaders of for profit and not-for-profit corporations struggle with as they work to optimize the performance of their business enterprise. There is no shortage of ideas being shared today b...

In recent months, challenges regarding domestic violence and organizations' responsibility to expect and support ethical behavior of their employees has made its way into the media and policy platforms. Additionally, the potential danger associated with escalated spousal/family disputes that can find themselves spilling over into incidents of violence in the workplace has made it clear that turnin...

Let's face it – failure is terrifying. There is nothing attractive or noble about it. Not surprisingly, if you're an organizational leader, there's an unstated expectation that you just don't fail. Unfortunately, our views on failure, making mistakes and falling short are inhibiting our ability to innovate, learn and adapt. In fact, it's arguable that if you don't have a basic comfort with failing...

Is the current education system properly preparing our children to the next generation of scholars? One survey after another indicates that overall students in the United States continue to rank lower in areas such as mathematics, science, and reading when compared with our international counter-parts. This pattern of academic underperformance would raises the question of what type of transformati...

Want ideas on ways to engage your team in developing and implementing an accountability system they'll own? How about being able to top it off with an easy to implement performance conversation process that aligns everyone's goals directly with the most significant goals of your organization? Join Special Guest Chris McIntyre, Author and Peak Performance Expert and Host Dr. Sheryl White, Vice Pres...

Pat Lawler has served as CEO of Youth Villages since its inception in 1986. Recognized as the gold standard for a successful nonprofit organization by Harvard Business School, Youth Villages has grown extensively, both in terms of revenue and impact. During this interview, Pat Lawler will discuss the ideas and challenges that led to the incredible transformational growth of Youth Villages.

Is the door to the C-Suite still locked for women and people of color? Research conducted by Alison Cook and Christy Glass of Utah State University indicate that over a 15 year period 551 CEO appointments within Fortune 500 Companies were given to white males, while just 57 were given to a woman or a person of color. Please join host Gerald McFadden, President & CEO of Volunteers of America Southw...

What role does exposure to childhood trauma, adverse experiences, and childhood toxic stress play not only on the lives of a person as a child, but also on their life as an adult. How can we as leaders use the power of our own experiences to become more effective transformational leaders? How can we as leaders stir up hope, courage, and resiliency to bring out the best in ourselves and others? Wha...

Partnering with and impacting community is at the center of President and CEO Chanda Smith Baker's work at Pillsbury United Communities. This is evident in Pillsbury United Communities' strategic framework, One Pillsbury, United, which focuses on two specific strategies, impact and capacity. Impact is defined as an "interconnected approach to address multi-dimensional barriers, socio-economic issu...

This enlightening and energizing episode is a conversation with several young adults who each volunteer their time with non-profit organizations. Their volunteerism spans from animal care to teen adoptions. This fascinating group of guests will share their stories of where and why they began volunteering as well as what motivates them to remain engaged. This important discussion will help us (non-...

In recent months, challenges regarding domestic violence and organizations' responsibility to expect and support ethical behavior of their employees has made its way into the media and policy platforms. Additionally, the potential danger associated with escalated spousal/family disputes that can find themselves spilling over into incidents of violence in the workplace has made it clear that turnin...

Join Tom Woll and the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities as they sit down with three leaders who recently attended the 2015 Alliance Executive Leadership Institute to discuss lessons learned on change leadership and how they are applying these lessons to their everyday work. This interview will feature George Winn, Chief Operations Officer at The Children's Center; Mer Otis, Chief Compli...

Successful executives of both for-profit and not-for-profit corporations are today in constant pursuit of effective strategies that will distinguish their company and its products in the marketplace and provide them with a competitive edge for growing their enterprise. Growing the value and financial bottom line of a business can be directly linked to how effective companies are at developing trus...

Current research informs us that young adults, especially those at risk, need continued support to bridge the gap between the ages of 16-24. Non-profits, educational systems and workforce partnerships are developing new and renewed programs specifically targeted for this population. Today's discussion will provide an overview of the current situation facing 16-24 year olds and several solutions be...

Join co-host Dr. Sheryl White, Vice President of Training and Organization Development/InnoVisions at the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA; co-host Undraye Howard, Vice President of the Center on Leadership with the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities headquartered in Washington, DC and special guests Troy Bell, Regional Vice President, FL with Lighthouse Academies, Inc. an...

Join Dr. White and guests to discuss leadership, equity, peace, and the African America community. How do leaders across the nation help ensure hot beds of violence are not brewing? What are the necessary changes and how does one go about influencing bringing them to fruition to advance inclusion, equity, and peace for that betterment of all humanity? Don't miss this special edition of Leadership...

Tune in to this interview to hear Ken Berrick, CEO of Seneca Family of Agencies, discuss several change leadership initiatives at his agency, including being one of the first organizations to bring wraparound programs to California, implementation of the Unconditional Education Model, and a partnership with the National Institute of Family Connectedness to execute a Family Finding program that all...