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266. LIVE! from Phoenix: Build Better Culture - Aila Malik, Lawanna Kimbro, Ted Vaughn, and Sara Cunningham
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Join Jon + Becky for this Friday's episode where they talk with a Varsity Team of experts on Building Better Culture. We talk through what modern nonprofit culture should encompass, how leaders can better shape vibrant cultures, why the term "culture fit" is damaging, and a host of other topics. Special thanks to Virtuous for convening us all and for our panel experts: Sara Cunningham (Free Mom Hugs), Lawanna Kimbro (Stardust Fund), Ted Vaughn (Historic Agency) & Aila Malik (Venture Leadership Consulting)👊
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Tone setting and why culture is an incredibly important topic right now (3:45)
- The phrase “cultural fit” and what the problem is with it (5:00)
- How leaders can intentionally help shape culture today (9:00)
- 1. Check yourself as a leader and do the work.
- 2. Create transparency and clarity within your organizations.
- 3. Make time to build connection with each other.
- 4. Look at your rituals as an organization.
- Navigating unhealthy cultures within our organizations (21:00)
- Rethinking our definition of what conflict is (25:00)
- Prioritizing mental health within our cultures (31:00)
- The more senior you are in the organization you lead, the more culture shaping you do more than your specific skill competency ability (40:00)
- Lawanna’s One Good Thing: Something being unprecedented doesn't mean it's impossible. (41:00)
- Aila’s One Good Thing: Get very clear with yourself. Have your own personal vision on this world so that your work is simply in alignment to that. (42:00)
- Ted’s One Good Thing: Culture is a tension to manage. It's not a problem to solve. (43:00)
- Sara’s One Good Thing: Focus on the joy. (44:00)
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About our Sponsor GoodUnited
GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. One org realized a 240% increase in authentic and meaningful engagement with their supporters. Looking to unlock this type of impact for your mission? Go to weareforgood.com/united
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Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳
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If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.
Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.
Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.
Join the We Are For Good Community
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Manage episode 327708806 series 2843954
Join Jon + Becky for this Friday's episode where they talk with a Varsity Team of experts on Building Better Culture. We talk through what modern nonprofit culture should encompass, how leaders can better shape vibrant cultures, why the term "culture fit" is damaging, and a host of other topics. Special thanks to Virtuous for convening us all and for our panel experts: Sara Cunningham (Free Mom Hugs), Lawanna Kimbro (Stardust Fund), Ted Vaughn (Historic Agency) & Aila Malik (Venture Leadership Consulting)👊
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Tone setting and why culture is an incredibly important topic right now (3:45)
- The phrase “cultural fit” and what the problem is with it (5:00)
- How leaders can intentionally help shape culture today (9:00)
- 1. Check yourself as a leader and do the work.
- 2. Create transparency and clarity within your organizations.
- 3. Make time to build connection with each other.
- 4. Look at your rituals as an organization.
- Navigating unhealthy cultures within our organizations (21:00)
- Rethinking our definition of what conflict is (25:00)
- Prioritizing mental health within our cultures (31:00)
- The more senior you are in the organization you lead, the more culture shaping you do more than your specific skill competency ability (40:00)
- Lawanna’s One Good Thing: Something being unprecedented doesn't mean it's impossible. (41:00)
- Aila’s One Good Thing: Get very clear with yourself. Have your own personal vision on this world so that your work is simply in alignment to that. (42:00)
- Ted’s One Good Thing: Culture is a tension to manage. It's not a problem to solve. (43:00)
- Sara’s One Good Thing: Focus on the joy. (44:00)
For more information and episode details visit:
About our Sponsor GoodUnited
GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. One org realized a 240% increase in authentic and meaningful engagement with their supporters. Looking to unlock this type of impact for your mission? Go to weareforgood.com/united
Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.
Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳
Support the Show
If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.
Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.
Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.
Join the We Are For Good Community
You can think of it as the after-party to each podcast episode 🥳
Say hi👇
LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
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