E32: Co-Creation and Connection with The CEO of Thrive Impact Tucker Wannamaker

05/12/2023 53 min Episodio 32
E32: Co-Creation and Connection with The CEO of Thrive Impact Tucker Wannamaker

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Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today, I have Tucker Wannamaker on the podcast with me and I'm so excited because we have a lot in common – so this will be a good conversation.Tucker is the CEO of Thrive Impact, and he is working to right the injustices happening against nonprofit leaders and solve nonprofit leader burnout for those in some of the toughest leadership conditions. He believes that burnout is the enemy of creating positive change. We talk about the injustices that are happening against nonprofit leaders, how nonprofits can embody their mission internally, how to build a culture of connection, and so much more. In this episode:[03:13] Tucker’s background and the injustices against nonprofit leadership[10:52] How nonprofits can shift their internal culture into one that embodies their mission[18:15] The power of co-creation[23:45] Building a culture of connection through appreciative inquiry[34:06] The power of generative questions[39:46] Tips for instilling a sense of belonging within ourselvesNOTEWORTHY QUOTES“There's also this belief that if we're investing in ourselves as leaders, it's almost like we're stealing from the mission.”“Burnout is the enemy of creating positive change. And so how do we help nonprofit leaders to thrive from the inside out?”“The question is not whether or not you're a leader. The question is, what type of influence are you having?”CONNECT WITH TUCKERAs the CEO of Thrive Impact, Tucker facilitates transformational leadership development training, strategic planning, and community experiences that unlock the best in nonprofit leaders and nonprofit teams. For the last 15 years, he’s been in the trenches of community and nonprofit work as a leader inside of Ashoka, Character.org, and Youth Service America – aSend Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off.CONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comYouTube: thesavvyfundraiserProduced by Ideablossoms

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