What is it about Mindful Self Compassion that is so hard? How can we learn to forgive ourselves? David and Margaret dive into positive intelligence and debunk the lies of the inner critic. Then they give us some steps to help move toward Mindful Self Compassion. The duo drops some truth bombs and David offers [...]

It’s important to push to be the best version of yourself. But at what point does cost sunk fallacy kick in? When your drive for achievement takes over and limits what you try to achieve. Join David and Margaret as they talk about the Hyper Achiever Saboteur and why it can negatively affect you and [...]

A traditional Meals on Wheels metric would be the number of meals served. But after receiving a significant “trust grant” from the MacKenzie Scott funding initiative, Jennifer Steele, CEO of Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, got to step into the world of transformation. Tune in to hear how she has used [...]

In this mini-episode, Michelle and Janice talk about some very important hats. Not the kind you would find at the mall, but the 3 hats that leaders wear every day in the office. Are you wearing one hat too much or not enough? Or perhaps one could be missing from your wardrobe entirely? Do you want to [...]

In this week's episode, Margaret and David take a watery dive into the metaphor of surfing, and how it might serve us as humans and as leaders through these times of uncertainty. Margaret talks about going on a big vacation last month, in which nothing went as planned and much went awry — and how [...]

In this mini-episode, David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence by exploring the controller saboteur. The controller creates an anxiety-based need to take charge and control situations and people's actions to one's own will. If you would like to learn more about Positive Intelligence and take the FREE ASSESSMENT, check out our PQ Program [...]

In this episode, Margaret and Janice talk with returning guest and board expert Christal Cherry. Christal talks about how she and her partner have led some game-changing conversations designed to foster a sense of belonging in the boardroom. She shares some stories about boards that have been willing to have Brave Conversations, and helps listeners [...]

In this celebratory episode, the Fundraising Leadership team come together in honor of their 100th Episode. It’s fun, insightful, and from the heart. Special thanks to all of our listeners for making this happen. If you haven't already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify. If you are enjoying the show, [...]

In this episode, Margaret and Michelle have a conversation with nonprofit consultant Jennie Arbogash. Jennie talks about her journey to showing up with more vulnerability as a leader and the impact this has had. This journey began when Jennie received some feedback and she was willing to listen, reflect, and begin to change. Jennie challenges [...]

In this mini-episode, David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence by exploring the stickler saboteur. The stickler believes in perfection above all else. If it’s not perfect then it must be wrong. If you would like to learn more about Positive Intelligence and take the FREE ASSESSMENT, check out our PQ program. If you [...]