As business owners, we’re always looking for ways to improve our businesses, which usually starts by further developing our own leadership skills. In this episode, Michael Corley reveals one of the best, real-time, leadership development experiences available: Joining a nonprofit board of directors.

Download the FREE Resource: “5 Things You Should Know Before Joining a Nonprofit Board” here: http://thecorleycompany.com/littlefish

7 key benefits every small business leader can gain by joining a nonprofit board:

1) Leadership development opportunity
2) Exposure to different operating models
3) An opportunity to practice your leadership skills
4) Leverage your skills to make an altruistic contribution
5) Build strategic relationships by networking with other leaders
6) Observe other community leaders at work
7) Make a difference in your local community

Michael Corley is a multi-disciplinary leadership consultant elevating the impact of leaders
and leadership teams through strategy, execution and leadership development. Michael
has served as a board member of several nonprofit boards and has held roles as Chair,
Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Governance Chair. He can be reached at (833) 2BE-ACEO or
[email protected].


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What is the podcast all about? Joel shares the “why” behind Little Fish and previews some topics for Season 2.

In the final episode of season 1, Joel and the Notion Design team share how to stay motivated while working from home, how your brand can build trust with your customers, and why adaptability and teamwork are the keys to their success.

Many small businesses are struggling because they have a terrible online presence and no digital marketing strategy. Notion Design creates beautiful brands, effective websites, and custom digital marketing plans that help businesses win more ideal customers.

https://notiondesigngroup.com/

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Jody Jester shares Bridge A Life’s unique approach to supporting adoptive and foster families, why partnering with other organizations creates a better community, and how understanding the impact of trauma will improve our society.

Bridge A Life provides Christ-centered hope for children with relational trauma through awareness and family support. When children with relational trauma are loved in fully-equipped families, healing and generational change are inevitable.

https://bridgealife.com

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Steve Smith of Consonant Custom Media shares why he downscaled his business to focus more of his attention on his client's success and how partnering with strategic subcontractors has allowed him to do the most meaningful work of his life.

Consonant Custom Media employs strategic storytelling to create compelling content for hospitals, health systems, nonprofits, and foundations. Because authentic stories about genuine human experiences are remembered long after marketing messages are forgotten.

https://www.consonantcustom.com

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Pam Hawn of hope 4 communities discusses the challenges of transitioning from a small community outreach to a full-fledged nonprofit organization, why being laser-focused on your passion is essential to long-term success, and how they’ve helped thousands of homeless children go back to school every year with dignity.

Hope 4 communities ensures that all children who are homeless and in need are prepared for school by initiating Days 4 Hope and coaching faith-based organizations to develop relationships with children and families.

https://www.hope4c.us/

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Mary Dietterle from Animal Rescue Coalition (ARC) talks about the value of your time as a leader, why it’s crucial to understand your employee’s motivations, and what ARC is doing to eliminate animal homelessness. Also, she’s got some hilarious animal stories!

ARC believes that the most effective way to end the senseless killing of innocent animals is to ensure that everyone has access to free or low-cost spay/neuter services.

https://www.arcsrq.org

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Kris Chana from Chelsea Place Senior Care shares how living (as newlyweds) in an assisted living facility helped him truly understand hospitality, why letting go of control empowered his employees, and how a McDonald’s milkshake inspired him to help struggling families.

Chelsea Place Senior Care offers daytime care and activities for seniors. When your loved one is well taken care of and enjoying their life, you’ll have the time and peace of mind to enjoy yours.

https://www.chelseaplacecare.com

Books:
Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone

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In this episode, Liz Lowe and Christina Unkel from Scorch Fitness explain how the key to building a business is found in monotonous tasks, why work/life balance is a myth, and why the fitness industry is making people sad.

When it comes to health and fitness, it’s easy to get stuck. Scorch Fitness uses proven high-performance (HIIT) workout classes, personalized coach feedback, and a kick-ass community to help you burn off what holds you back.

https://www.scorchfitness.com

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While sharing the amazing work that the Neuro Challenge Foundation is doing, Robyn Faucy-Washington discusses the importance of creating an environment where employees want to be every day and how networking is essential to growing any organization.

The Neuro Challenge Foundation is one of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease by providing no-cost care and support.