When it comes to leading nonprofit innovation, the goal is to create a culture where people feel encouraged to innovate and work together for the good of mission and the organization. We can apply the five practices of exemplary leaders as defined by Kouzes and Posner to create a culture of innovation in our organizations.

Our topic today is strategic thinking, and the five most important questions you will ever ask about your organization.

In today’s funding environment it is essential to focus your organization on delivering positive impact for your community and key stakeholders. You can quickly create strategic focus by asking Peter Drucker’s Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization.

elevation podcast: Level 5 Leadership for community change by Community Health Solutions

In this episode of the elevation podcast Terry Laine shares insights and lessons learned from her deep experience in helping community organizations create positive and productive teams.

About the elevation podcast

Welcome to the elevation podcast, where we explore practical strategies for positive leadership. In each episode we’ll interview a positive leader about their insights and ideas for creating strong organizations and healthier communities. In the process we’ll learn some practical strategies we can use apply to make a positive difference in our own organizations and communities. In addition to the listening to the elevation podcast, your can also explore the insights, ideas, and practical tools available through the elevation learning community at https://elevatinghealh.mn.co.

Episode 1

In this episode of elevation we learn some practical strategies for building resilience from Lynne Hughes, founder and CEO of Comfort Zone Camp.

Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or significant person. Programs are free of charge and include trust-building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Comfort Zone Camp offers programs for children ages 7-17, and their families, and young adult programs for 18-25-year-olds. Learn more about Comfort Zone Camp at https://comfortzonecamp.org/