If you are wondering how to start the new year, then this episode is the first step to clarity. But first, Happy New Year 🎉✨

In this episode, I share all the tips and trades to create consistent rhythms that are designed to set you up for a successful year. It is an episode to inspire self-reflection, intentional living, and the continuous pursuit of personal and professional excellence.

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Key Takeaways

• 00:00 - Introduction & Reflecting on the Past Year

There is no better way to kick off this season than by reflecting on the previous year to celebrate our achievements and learn from the challenges we faced.

• 3:30 - Overview of 2024 Themes

These are some of the other themes we will cover throughout the year - The School of Ethical Impact, conscious collaboration, mindset, rhythms in entrepreneurship, and social impact gone wrong. Make sure to follow along!

• 9:25 - Personal Ins and Outs

I share my own personal ins (things I want to embrace) and outs (things I want to leave behind) for the year.

• 20:06 - Challenges and Encouragement

We hope this episode challenges you to create your own ins and outs, focusing on your emotional well-being and personal growth.

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This episode is a continuation of a detailed review of Ripple by Chris Hutchinson, a book on effective leadership, with a specific focus on the fourth principle: "People multiply a leader's power only as much as that power is shared." The main point of emphasis is the importance of shared power and how it contributes to transformative leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Cultural influence on leadership - We reflect on the cultural dynamics of power and how leaders can potentially misuse or change when given power.

• Leadership principles sub-sections from the book:

• Meeting your team at their eye level:

• Leading them from a half step ahead

• Lighting their torches

• Being their outfitter and guide

• Effective communication - We talk about how to disseminate and receive information effectively.

As we talk about effective leadership, we would love to hear your experiences and how you have fostered a collective vision with your team. Leave us a comment and remember to share with other impact leaders for a chance to connect this community!

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By intimately knowing ourselves, understanding our values, and aligning our actions with purpose, we can set off a ripple effect of effective leadership. This form of leadership isn't just about confidence; it's about leading with a deep understanding of ourselves.

This November series is about leadership. Our main resource for the series is "Ripple", a book by Chris Hutchinson. In this first fold, Jenny talks about one of the six principles highlighted in the book - leaders effectiveness is proportional to how well they know themselves, and the subcategories of this principle that gets you in alignment with being an effective leader

How well do you know who you are? How well do you understand your core values, priorities and boundaries?These are some of the questions Jenny is helping you answer with one simple practical activity.

Key takeaways:

• Leadership effectiveness and self-Knowledge

• Recognition of strengths

• Discerning purpose & value creation

• You are awesome!

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We are closing this mini series on sustainable transformation for leaders, especially in the nonprofit and social impact sectors.

Sustainability goes beyond financial stability; it encompasses the long-term ability to achieve our organization's mission and make a lasting impact. To be sustainable we have to establish efficient and scalable systems that drive operational efficiency and effectiveness. This coupled with strategic planning, our organizations can adapt to changing circumstances, engage stakeholders, and fulfill our mission over the long term.

In this episode, we address the critical components of nonprofit leadership and sustainability by highlighting the essential element of self-awareness for leaders, their role in creating robust systems within their organizations and the importance of involving the team in planning and knowledge-sharing to prepare for a future where leadership transitions are inevitable. This is our last episode of the Charity Unscripted mini series. Our goal for this series was to equip you with the tools and insights that you need to create sustainable, impactful organizations that can thrive in the long run. We hope that the nuggets of wisdom shared in these four episodes will help you continue to make a positive and lasting impact on the communities and causes you serve.

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Building a resilient organization involves crafting a clear and consistent narrative, maintaining transparency, and having a crisis management plan in place to respond to negative media attention effectively. While media can be a double-edged sword, nonprofits have the opportunity to shape their own narratives and foster strong communities of support that can counteract negative influences.

In this episode, we are talking about the profound impact of media on the meaningful work of nonprofit organizations and the power of authenticity, consistency, and storytelling has in building trust within your community and among donors. We explore real-world examples of how media attention can either elevate or undermine nonprofit efforts, and learn how to navigate the complex world of mass media.

Join us in reshaping the narrative around nonprofits by listening, commenting and sharing this episode to reach as many people who can relate to this conversation as possible

We're diving deep into a topic that's pivotal for anyone who's passionate about giving back and making a difference. In this episode, we're going to tackle a question that might have crossed your mind at some point: Can we truly trust charitable organizations?

In today's episode, we are exploring the intricacies of trust within the world of charity, uncovering why this trust and mistrust dynamic exists, where it all began, and how we can rebuild trust. We also highlight the power of authentic storytelling in the nonprofit sector and why it's essential to move away from practices that might exploit the stories of those in need. Last but not least, we touch on recruitment practices and the importance of ethical fundraising in the nonprofit world.

We aim to change the narrative around charity and create a more trusted and transparent charitable ecosystem. Your questions, thoughts, and experiences are what we need to fuel this thought-provoking conversation. Be encouraged to join in!

Overhead encompasses management, general costs, and fundraising expenses, critical components that keep nonprofit organizations operational. It's crucial to comprehend that nonprofits are not businesses; they are driven by a mission to create a positive impact. However, to fulfill this mission, they require a level of financial stability and resources, which overhead helps provide.

Over the years, mistrust and skepticism have grown around nonprofits, partially fueled by media coverage and misconceptions about where donations should be allocated. While it's essential to scrutinize overhead spending, we must also recognize that to run successful programs and initiatives, nonprofits need the right talent and resources. By restricting donations to specific programs, donors inadvertently hinder the organization's ability to invest in crucial management and support functions, leading to burnout among nonprofit leaders.

Join us in this unconventional conversation as we talk about the crucial role of overhead in nonprofit operations and the need for a balanced approach to funding that supports both programmatic initiatives and essential support functions for long-lasting impact. Regardless of the side you stand on in this conversation, a donor or a nonprofit leader, we need to come together and talk about the sustainability of the impact we are trying to create.

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Social entrepreneurship is a multifaceted unique form of business. Social entrepreneurs are driven by a desire to create meaningful change and address social justice issues. However, unlike traditional entrepreneurs, they often lack the initial strategic planning and business acumen required for sustainable success and are often faced with these resource gaps - financial resources, social networking & human capital.

Join in this conversation of mitigating these challenges through innovative thinking, passion, and a commitment to long-lasting and transformative impact. As social entrepreneurs who possess grand visions for change and are continually striving to engage their communities in problem-solving, lets come together to build a community that those starting up can learn to scale their business's profit and impact.

Ethical leadership extends beyond the boardroom; it influences our personal lives and even ripples into our family dynamics. By embracing ethical leadership and the "Five P's of Sustainability," we're not only running sustainable and profitable enterprises but also becoming magnets for individuals who share our values and ethos.

In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of ethical impact and R.I.S.E leadership - a framework we've developed within the School of Ethical Impact. R.I.S.E leaders are marked by their respect, integrity, wholehearted service, and commitment to creating equitable solutions.

As social entrepreneurs, we understand that we play a pivotal role in setting ethical standards and driving a moral revolution for community transformation. Let's keep igniting positive change, living by our values, and making a difference in your organizations, communities, and personal lives. Together, we can shape a better future.

In this episode, Jenny explores the key principles of running a social enterprise, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach that goes beyond profit. The episode introduces the concept of the "Five P's of Sustainability" as a framework for social entrepreneurship: Purpose, People, Profit, Planet, and Partnerships.

In essence, today's episode serves as a comprehensive guide for social entrepreneurs, in adopting a holistic and principled approach to their enterprises. It underscores the transformative potential of social enterprises when fueled by a genuine commitment to positive change and calls for greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing among those striving to make a difference in the world.