Breaking the Binary challenges conventional nonprofit thinking by exploring nuanced solutions to seemingly black-and-white problems. In our first episode, "The Courage to Be: Authenticity vs. Survival," we tackle a fundamental tension many nonprofit leaders face: how to stay true to organizational values while ensuring sustainability in challenging political and funding landscapes.Key Concepts Explored:The false binary between organizational values and survivalHow existential philosophy offers tools for understanding authentic choiceSartre's concepts of freedom and responsibilityde Beauvoir's notion of "situated freedom"The danger of "bad faith" in organizational decision-makingThe Spheres of Authentic Action Framework:Tekoah introduces a practical decision-making framework with three concentric circles:Core Values sphere - The fundamental principles and impact that your organization is committed to creatingStrategic Flexibility sphere - Where language and presentation can shift while core work remains constantCreative Possibilities sphere - Where constraints drive innovation and new approachesThought Experiment:The episode includes a guided reflection for listeners to apply the framework to their own organizational challenges, helping them distinguish between core values and strategic flexibility.About the Host:Tekoah brings a unique perspective that blends philosophical inquiry with practical nonprofit leadership experience, creating a show that challenges binary thinking and explores nuanced approaches to complex challenges.Resources Mentioned:Existential philosophers Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de BeauvoirConcepts of authenticity, choice, and "situated freedom"The Spheres of Authentic Action framework for organizational decision-makingThe Spheres of Authentic Action Team Discussion GuideSpheres VisualConnect With Me:Website: https://allvoicescoaching.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tekoah-b-boatner/

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