We're honoring self-care needs and taking the week off. See you next time!

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Can your board members passionately articulate your organization's mission in the community? Do they readily embrace their fundraising role? Are they present and actively participating in board and committee meetings?

In this first episode in a series on board relations, we’re going to discuss five quick, concrete ideas you can implement in relatively short order to help improve your board’s level of engagement.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

How do you properly prepare yourself to truly lead during a time of crisis? In this episode, we cover three types of crises and share tips on how to respond.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Good gut health is valuable for everyone, but it’s especially important if you’re feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. Maintaining your gut is a key component of self-care, as it improves mood and mental health, boosts energy levels, and supports brain and immune system function – all of which are vital for you to be at your best.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Pub Med
- InsightTimer
- Harvard Health
- Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Examine
- Food & Nutrition
- Molecules of Emotion, by Candace Pert

Connect with Pam Stropko of 4 Corners Holistic Wellness Coaching:
- Website: 4CornersHWC.com
- Instagram: @4cornershwc
- Facebook: 4 Corners Holistic Wellness Coaching
- LinkedIn: @PamStropko
- pam@4cornershwc.com

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A common mindset in the nonprofit sector is that of scarcity. Meaning, there is a preoccupation with a perceived lack of resources. When you focus on limitations, it hinders your success and your organization’s effectiveness. So, if you’re finding yourself in a place of limiting beliefs, here's how you can overcome it.

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.

Are you a toxic leader?

On this episode, we'll discuss the common characteristics of a toxic leader and what to do if you have some toxic tendencies in need of attention.

Website mentioned in this episode: NAMI.org

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“I just want people to like me.” I hear this from time to time from my executive coaching clients, and it makes sense. When you're a well-liked leader, it's easier to inspire and guide your team toward a common goal.

A likable leader possesses a unique blend of qualities that endear them to their team. On this episode, we discuss how can you cultivate them to become a more effective and influential leader.

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Nonprofit leaders have a significant, ever-changing workload, lots of personal and professional commitments, and the weight of their organization on their shoulders. Understandably, time is scarce and the need for streamlined productivity is heightened.

On this episode, we'll share a few time management techniques that can help drive your productivity, including:

- Pomodoro Method
- Eisenhower Matrix
- Time Blocking
- Day Theming
- Pareto Principle
- ABC Method
- Eat the Frog
- Two-Minute Rule
- Getting Things Done System
- ALPEN method

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This episode was brought to you by Songbird Leadership -- Amplify your organization's mission through outcome-based executive coaching, strategic planning, and capacity building.