In this episode, David Langiulli, Michelle Maloy Dillon and Janice Cunning talk about the paradox of leading. You need to have a vision, share your opinions, and mine for conflict. While at the same time creating space for all voices, thoughts, and ideas. We challenge listeners to explore their default when it comes to the [...]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning talk with Jennifer Harris, a San Diego-based fundraising and communications entrepreneur who has spent nearly two decades working across the social sector. We discuss how fundraising has swung too far towards the doing and lost sight of the being a fundraiser (who we are, why our work [...]

In this episode, David Langiulli, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk about Dealing with VUCA. We discuss why it is important for leaders to approach VUCA with acceptance and compassion. David challenges our listeners to simply be with the unknown and reflect on what impact this has. If you haven t already, please subscribe [...]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Juniper Locilento, Senior Director of Development at the YMCA of Greater Toronto. They discuss Juniper s passion for philanthropy and how it has led her to grapple with some hard questions about the role fundraisers play. Juniper offers some key readings to help our listeners [...]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Barbara Evans, the Chief Development Officer of Harry Chapin Food Bank. They explore the parallel lessons Barbara has learned from her roles as a parent and a leader. Barbara challenges leaders to create space for risk-taking. If you haven t already, please subscribe at iTunes, [...]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Paul Nazareth, Vice President of Education and Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). As a gift planning expert, Paul knows a lot about the value of playing the long game. He has applied this philosophy to his career in unique ways. [...]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and David Langiulli talk about the value of play in our lives. Play can help us be more creative and adaptable in our complex world. Janice issues a challenge to help you reflect on your favorite childhood activities and bring the essence of those into your life now. If you [...]

In this episode, Janice Cunning, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon are joined by special guest Lupei Dilena. We talk about financial literacy for early-career nonprofit professionals. Lupei shares two rules to help you prepare for a secure future. Lupei issues a challenge to help young professionals create a habit of saving. If you haven t [...]

In this episode, Janice Cunning, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk about the benefits our recent mid-year review. Our process might inspire your team to celebrate success, review results, learn from failure, and chart a new course. We challenge listeners to look back on the year notice what isn t working. Then commit to say no [...]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon dive deeper into the topic of gossip and discuss how leaders can get seduced into thinking it is helpful. When, in reality, it is toxic and erodes the trust that is so crucial for teams to be successful. We challenge listeners to shift the culture of their [...]