The Leadership Window

Nonprofit boards are often a source of frustration for leaders. More often than not, board structure is the key. TLP Coach Monroe Free joins Patrick for a conversation about the benefits of the John Carver Policy Governance Model for nonprofits.

Our good friend and colleague Ron Harvey (Global Core Strategies and Consulting) joins us again for five questions from Patrick related to themes that arise in Patrick's coaching scenarios. From decision-making to DEI, and from handling difficult employees to prioritization, Patrick and Ron cover a lot of ground in an engaging conversation.

This week, Patrick chats with Bill Benjamin about leadership and high-performing teams, crucial conversations, and what Bill calls "The Last 8%" -- that small but challenging percentage of conversations we leave on the table BECAUSE they are difficult.

How do we make a human connection in a digital world? Patrick chats with social media expert Robin Nathaniel about authenticity, intentionality, and purpose in our social media.

When is the last time you penned a hand-written letter or note? When is the last time you received one in the mail? How did it make you feel? Patrick chats with author and speaker Amy Daughters about a very unique project that has led to some exciting discoveries about human connection. Amy is a keynote speaker, letter writer, satirist, sports journalist and author of Dear Dana: That time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter and You Cannot Mess This Up: A true story that never happened. She is absolutely convinced that […]

Patrick chats with professional Interim Leader Jim Rettew about the nuances of interim leadership in a nonprofit and the unique opportunities it presents -- particularly in times of crisis.

As leaders develop, we grow through stages of how we view the world. These stages (of what we call vertical development) represent a different continuum than the growth in skill building, education, and career advancement (horizontal growth) that we most often consider when thinking about our adult development. Patrick recently participated in a certification training on the assessment tool used to measure our vertical development. The training, conducted by today's guests, Bill Pullen and Dr. Aman Gohal of Global Leadership Associates, inspired Patrick to invite the instructors to the show, and here they are!

To follow up on the previous episode on mental strength in leadership, Patrick sits down with Russell Harvey, The Resilience Coach. Russell coaches leaders and teams in building resilience as a proactive pursuit.

Are you a mentally strong leader? What does that mean? Patrick asks the expert, Scott Mautz, author of The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors.

Sports can teach us a lot about life, and former professional basketball player Angela Lewis tells that story with inspiration. Patrick interviews Angela on her six keys to success, as highlighted in her book, The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success.

This week, Patrick shares a framework for 4 leadership continuums: From performer to leader. From invitation to expectation. From agreement to commitment From business to value creation.

A recent wave of Federal policy announcements, executive orders, and agency communications has the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and abroad scurrying for answers and contingencies. Political ideologies aside, nonprofits must navigate these waters with artful leadership and clarity in decision-making. This week, Patrick chats with colleague Forrest Alton of 1000 Feathers about what nonprofits can proactively do to mitigate loss and risk and to manage losses if and when they occur.

From individual disagreement to global armed engagement, conflict can be dark and messy or productive and generative. Patrick chats with Dr. Doris Wesley about Dr. Wesley's research in the area of conflict and "peacebuilding."

One of the most common challenges in organizations is the effective and efficient execution of projects, particularly when multiple, complex projects are in demand simultaneously. In this episode, Patrick talks with Cody Holm and Paul Geier, certified project managers and leaders at PMAlliance.

Ron Harvey, COO at Global Core Strategies and Consulting, returns to the studio to reflect on 2024 and aspire for 2025 with Patrick.

The Leader's Perspective's newest team member, Monroe Free, chats with Patrick about translating a 40-year career of nonprofit service into a leadership coaching venture to help other social sector leaders. Read about Monroe HERE.

As Thanksgiving 2024 approaches, Patrick pauses for some gratitude.

How do you turn a challenge into an asset? Patrick's guests this week have mastered it. Dr. Kumar Ramlall and Amit Chintan Ramlall are human advisors helping organizational leaders transition out of their businesses. They also help leaders turn their baggage into fuel. Amit was born with Autism Spectrum Disorder. His unique challenges power his unique abilities. Amit insists that he is not successful despite his challenges, but expressly BECAUSE of them. Using a unique communication method, Amit and his father (Dr. Kumar Ramlall) chat with Patrick about the work they do helping leaders through challenging transitions.

Patrick takes The Leadership Window on the road to the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation and chats with Executive Director Geales Sands and Senior Director Ashley Nelson about the work of their Pawley's Island, SC foundation, devoted to enhancing the quality of life for the people of Georgetown County. The foundation has assets of $45 million and invests over $2 million annually through grants and initiatives. Geales and Ashley discuss the leadership challenges of leading a philanthropic organization and the importance of honoring the legacy and intentions of its founder.

What leadership qualities are required to take a small nonprofit to a regional force for good? Patrick sits down with Travis Staton, former President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia, and current President and CEO of EO, in Abingdon, VA. Travis has led the transformational growth of an organization that is a regional childhood education and workforce development hub in rural southwest Virginia.