Listen "E7: Focusing on Emotional Connection to Boost Performance in Your Organization with Lola Gershfeld"
Episode Synopsis
The guest for today's podcast is Lola Gershfeld, an expert in Corporate Emotional Connection. We have discussed the importance of emotional connection and how it can help to create strong relationships within a non-profit or a corporation. Lola explained her EmC process and how it has benefited the organizations she worked with.In this episode, you’ll learn:[01:58] How Lola Gershfeld got started with the EmC process[05:27] What science of attachment is and why building connection is so important[09:00] Ways to use EMC strategy in nonprofits and organizations where leadership is generally lonely[17:44] Steps you can take to shift from a negative to a positive cycle[25:07] Why slowing things down is vital within a team dynamic – and how a "Slow Motion Camera" strategy works[30:34] Tips to build better board engagement and emotional connection across boardsRESOURCESOrder your copy of the book Emotional Connection, By Lola Gershfeld and Ramin Sedehi to develop the language to describe, acknowledge, and address emotions in the workplace using a proven and systemic approach absent in most other EI strategies.NOTEWORTHY QUOTES“Emotion is the most powerful thing in the room. It’s also the most powerful agent of change if you want to help people work better together, and lead better boards dynamics and more board cultures. You’ve got to address people's emotions and then learn how to work with them.” - Lola Gershfeld“It is so important, as a leader, to create that emotional safety within yourSend 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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