553. Our Sector Needs Whole Leaders. Here's How. - Diaris Alexander, Carolina García Jayaram, Virginia Almendarez, and Jonah Nigh

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Diaris, Carolina, Virginia + Jonah. These four industry experts shared their unique insights into how nonprofit leaders can stay whole during the Responsive Nonprofit Summit. All too often we neglect our personal needs for “the greater good” not realizing that our lack of well-being makes us and our team less effective. Tune in for advice on combating burnout, cultivating a culture of well-being, and showing up as our whole selves to advance our missions.

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• How to Cultivate Whole Leaders
• Practical Wellness Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders
• Recognizing and Addressing Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector

Today’s Guests

• Diaris Alexander, Founder, Inwellth
• Carolina García Jayaram, Founding CEO, The Elevate Prize Foundation
• Virginia Almendarez, Founder, Fund Strategy
• Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New School

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Chapters

1. 553. Our Sector Needs Whole Leaders. Here's How. - Diaris Alexander, Carolina García Jayaram, Virginia Almendarez, and Jonah Nigh (00:00:00)

2. Whole Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector (00:02:20)

3. Empowerment and Anti-Burnout Strategies (00:09:10)

4. Diversity, Equity, and Surviving Strategies (00:17:30)

5. Investing in Whole Leadership and Wellness (00:25:50)

6. Investing in Leadership and Joy (00:32:44)

7. Choosing Joy and Wellness (00:41:32)