The basics of emotional intelligence for women leaders Recognizing and better understanding and managing your emotions makes you a more emotionally intelligent nonprofit leader. Emotional intelligence can be developed with self-awareness practice and by expanding your emotional vocabulary. Increased EI can make you a better leader. Learn more in this video.   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*    MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can...

As a nonprofit leader, you may be overwhelmed during the holiday season. After listening to this podcast, you'll be equipped with a 5-minute strategy to help you thrive during the holidays. 🎤 Show notes at: How to Create Engaging Staff Meetings *-*-*-*-*-* LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-* 🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site. Learn more about The Training Library here 🔗 BLOG: Where do you...

As a nonprofit leader, rather than endure your next meeting, try these 3 strategies to help create much more effective team meetings! 🎤 Show notes at: https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/77   *-*-*-*-*-*  LINKS Mentioned *-*-*-*-*-*    🔗 MEMBERSHIP: Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership. 🔗 BLOG: Does it belong on the staff meeting agenda - 10 questions 🔗 COURSE: Staff Supervision That Transforms   ...

If you're overwhelmed and need help figuring out where to start, this episode will teach the #1 strategy to get out of the state of overwhelm and the next steps to keep moving forward productively    Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/76   LINKS Mentioned    THE TRAINING LIBRARY Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You can when you join The Training Library Membership Site.    FREE GUIDE  Find out where you land on the Surviving to...

Nonprofit leaders, learn about the power of pausing!   In this video, I share the 5 strategic thinking lessons I learned from pausing the podcast for several months and how these lessons can help you pause, think strategically and move your nonprofit forward. When you do, you will learn there is power in pausing. LINKS Mentioned   The guide to help you pause can be found here https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/guide34/     Imagine getting the leadership training you need when you need it! You...

When you take a break, you make time to think strategically, reflect and plan for the future. Here are 4 steps to help you take that break so you have time to think! Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/74 LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you: * Develop your CONFIDENCE *...

​How to make the transition from peer to manager a whole lot easier. Moving from peer to manager can be hard. You need to learn new skills, be decisive, and adjust to a new mindset. This episode will help you navigate the transition, as well as give you some great tips for being a successful manager. LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html ABOUT Karen and Nicole: With over fifty years of collective experience in management and leadership roles in...

Creating ethical video productions for your nonprofit organization takes more than just technology. Design decisions, content production, who's involved - all of these are important considerations if you want your video to be socially responsible.⁣  In this podcast episode, nonprofit communications expert David Phu shares three strategies to ensure your next video meets ethical standards. Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/71 ABOUT David Video strategy and production...

Great leaders not only build a community, they make it their mission to see it thrive. For a nonprofit organization, there's no question how important it is to have a leader who knows the value of authenticity, integrity and honesty. Here are ways to lead your organization with authentic leadership. Uncover the best version of yourself. LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝: ▶ # 62 - The 5 leadership competencies you...

Effective nonprofit leaders take time for self-reflection. One method of self reflection is to journal. In this episode you’ll learn 3 journaling methods to help you be a more self-reflective nonprofit leader Show notes at https://www.kathyarcher.com/podcast/70 ABOUT Vicki Vicki McLeod is a writer, coach and award-winning entrepreneur. She is the author of four nonfiction books that explore being fully human in a technical world. Her short story, Georgie, was longlisted for the 2020...

How to be a self-aware leader Being a nonprofit leader can be tough, but it's important to stay aware of your own personal growth in order to maximize the positive impact that you have on others.  In this episode, we look at the areas you need to focus on to be a self-aware leader. LINKS Grab the free worksheet at https://kathyarcher.lpages.co/gs019/ Get the full course here COURSE: My Training and Growth Annual Analysis Learn more about The Training Library Membership Site here ...

Goal setting preparation: FREE WORKSHEET for nonprofit leaders To grow your confidence as a nonprofit women leader take time out to review your growth and development over the past year. This strategic review will lay the foundation for you to create goals for the new year so you can develop your mindset, enhance your skills and build your competence, capacity and leadership confidence. LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html  COURSE: My...

Nonprofits and social enterprises need leaders who can make sense of an ever-changing world and create a vision for future possibilities. One way to develop these skills is with "big picture thinking." In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving Podcast, Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer shares how to build big-picture thinking skills as a nonprofit leader. LINKS Episode # 62 - The 5 leadership competencies you need now for impactful nonprofit leadership Episode # 64 - How to...

The most important ingredient for helping your nonprofit team is trust. Find out how to build that trust by coaching them. Join Coach Michelle Maloy Dillon and me as we walk you through elements of effective coaching. In this episode, you will learn:  Why do leaders need to coach their team members? What are some of the mistakes leaders make when trying to coach their employees? Why is curiosity a superpower in leadership ABOUT Michelle Michelle Maloy Dillon is an entrepreneur,...

Nonprofit leaders have strong relationships skills! It's time to learn the 4 relationship competencies you need to build really effective working relationships with your nonprofit team because building relationships is crucial to building a successful nonprofit team. It's not easy, but it's worthwhile. So take the time to develop strong connections with your people! LINKS The Training Library Membership Site Episode # 62 - The 5 leadership competencies you need now for impactful...

Reaching goals — Hitting targets — Getting results — These are all critical components of nonprofit leadership. So how do you do that? In this episode, you'll learn competencies you need to develop to increase your ability to achieve results to do the mission-critical work you and your organization desire.   LINKS The Training Library Membership Site The free Leadership Circle Profile assessment ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders...

Is your nonprofit too dependent on government grants? If your nonprofit relies primarily on government funding, then you are a the mercy of what's happening politically instead of someone who believes what you believe. This quick episode invites you to consider why that may not be your best bet and introduces you to some ideas about different ways! In this episode, Cindy Wagman and I riff about one of our big pet peeves...government funding for nonprofits.   About Cindy Cindy Wagman is...

What makes a good nonprofit leader? Women leaders need specific competencies to effectively lead, manage and develop a nonprofit team that achieves its mission.  If you are one of those women who desires to be an effective and impactful leader, then tune in. In this nonprofit leadership mini training via the podcast, you will learn the  5 leadership competencies you need now for impactful nonprofit leadership. LINKS The Training Library Membership Site ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am...

Are you a Nonprofit Leader? You need this mindset to lead effectively!   Leadership in a nonprofit requires you to manage teams, set strategy and raise money.  To do that, you need to adopt a growth mindset, an open way of thinking and rewire some of your neuropathways!  In this episode, I talk to Cindy Wagman, the President and Founder of The Good Partnership and a Certified Fundraising Executive.     We talk about how reluctant fundraisers can change their thinking to feel more...

Personal and professional development is vital to the well-being of any nonprofit leader. Learn how you can create your professional development action plan that will help you grow personally and professionally in your role as a nonprofit leader.   LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html   WEBINAR: Create Your Quarterly Goal Setting & Planning Strategy! https://kathy-archer.teachable.com/courses/monthly-webinars/lectures/13589077   ...

How can you become a leader that people trust?  You do that by activating your moral compass.   Your moral compass is your ability to judge what is right and wrong and act then behave accordingly. When you use your moral compass to make decisions, people will find you ethical and trustworthy.   In this podcast, I give you three questions you can ask during self-reflection, to help you made decisions using your moral compass.    LINKS The Training Library Membership Site   ABOUT...

Do you ever have trouble making decisions? Has anyone ever told you that you are indecisive? Perhaps you've received that feedback on a performance review? Here's the thing, one of the key things we're looking for in our leaders is that they are decisive. That is, effective leaders can make decisions confidently and quickly. And if you struggle a little bit with doing that, tune in and learn a decision-making hack that will help you be a more decisive leader and three strategies you can use...

Nonprofit leaders have a lot to do, too few employees and small budgets. So how do you get everything done in your organization? You get help! You may not have the budget to hire another employee, but I invite you to think differently. In this episode, Freelancer Jasmine Williams and I talk about how nonprofits could benefit from hiring a freelancer to help them with project work and tasks that often are done off the side of someone's desk. Tune in to learn more!​ ABOUT Jasmine  Jasmine...

Discover how to build trust with your nonprofit team because: Engaged teams trust their leader. Trust builds teamwork and collaboration. Trust is critical for motivating your team to reach their potential But how do you create trust with your team? In this episode, you’ll learn 5 ways to build trust in your nonprofit team! LINKS The Training Library Membership Site https://www.kathyarcher.com/library.html Episode # 53 - 3 Reasons to put trust building on your to-do list...

Developing team trust in your nonprofit is essential for leaders! Therefore, it's important to ask: How do you know if your team trusts you! How does it feel when your team really trusts you? In this episode, I help you understand trust, what it feels like and how to know if your team is really trusting you. Because here is the thing about a trusting relationship, you can trust me one day and not the next. I can have that sense of trust built with you for months and years. And all of a...