"Whenever we're trying a new thing, if we're going into a new product, if we're going into a new marketplace, –whatever it is, we are running it through that grid; How are we being generous in this space? How are we being humble in this space? How are we being unifying?" - Michael McDonaldTruly satisfying work requires self-fulfillment. During a successful career in the hospitality industry, Michael McDonald was confronted with a welcomed opportunity to extend and challenge his work, but after a series of unplanned hurdles in his personal life, he stepped back to reevaluate what he wanted to gain from the future of his career. Reconnecting with his past, Michael ventured into the nonprofit space to create something relatable and helpful for those with similar experiences. This endeavor would turn into The Bible Project, a digital platform that produces educational animations of Bible stories.  In this episode, Michael tells his story, and shares the ways in which the core values he established in the hospitality industry carry over into the nonprofit space, and how they continue to influence the culture, growth, and success at The Bible Project.  Contents 1 - International Restaurateur (1:21) 2 - Crowdsourcing at The Bible Project (4:49) 3 - Building partnerships (14:37) 4 - Building a strong internal culture (18:57) 5 - Cultivating innovation (21:26) LinksHistoric AgencyThe Bible Project WebsiteThe Bible Project on YoutubeMichael McDonald on LinkedIn