We keep hearing that burnout is at an all-time high, especially within nonprofit organizations, yet changes continue happening and can sometimes add to our stressors in the workplace. That's why today I've invited Mandy Sharp Eizinger to talk about staff well-being and what nonprofit organizations can do to help prevent burnout even in the midst of a change.

In this episode, we talk about shifting the narrative around rest, how staff well-being affects your nonprofit culture and bottom line, and some practical tips on what you can start doing today to prioritize your staff’s well-being.

 

▶️ Why Well-Being Is The Secret Sauce to Change Management with Mandy Sharp Eizinger

 

▶️ Key Points:

05:01 The start of Mandy's interest in well-being within the non-profit sector

08:32 Burnout, busyness, well-being, and rest: shifting narratives we’ve been reproducing for decades

15:51 How staff well-being impacts things happening across nonprofits and other organizations

18:10 Simple questions you should ask your staff to increase well-being and productivity 

20:39 8 Tips to improve staff well-being in your organization

 

Resources from this episode:

 

Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski’s TED Talk: The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)

Tricia Hersey’s article: Rest is anything that connects your mind and body

Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: 

https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

 

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Connect with Mandy

Linkedin: Mandy Sharp Eizinger

 

Connect with Heather

Linkedin: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

Book an interest call with Heather here.

 

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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

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