September 26, 2023

148: Transforming Nonprofits through Servant Leadership with Evan Wildstein

46 minutes

Meet Evan Wildstein, a dynamic figure in the nonprofit sector with two decades of experience under his belt. A rock musician at heart, Evan transitioned from captivating audiences on stage to creating meaningful relationships in the philanthropic world. His well-rounded background in business management coupled with a strong passion for arts and public programs gives him a unique perspective in servant leadership. What sets Evan apart is his ongoing quest to redefine servant leadership – moving away from the old paradigm of selflessness and sacrifice, towards a focus on community building and self-growth. In this episode, Evan and I talk about the positive impact of servant leadership in nonprofit operations and how empathy can turn a fundraising relationship from simple to sublime.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Delve into the positive impact of servant leadership in nonprofit operations.

Grasp how empathy can turn a fundraising relationship from simple to sublime.

Comprehend the criticality of conceptualization in navigating the dynamics of servant leadership.

Become aware of the potential hurdles in the journey to embracing servant leadership.

Acquire knowledge on infusing your organization's culture with principles of servant leadership.

Get all the resources from today’s episode here.

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