Leadership challenges and opportunities in non-profit organisations

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Keywords

Resilience - Leadership – Non-profits – Self-care – Wellness – Emotional Intelligence – Self-reflection – Communication - Expression

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Rikimah Glymph, a traveller, writer, author, health/wellness coach, advocate for social justice and Founding Partner of Glymph Consulting, LLC, talks about the challenges and opportunities in non-profit leadership. This includes the need for a new approach and the tensions that can arise when personal passions and organisational priorities conflict.

Rikimah also highlights the importance of enhancing emotional intelligence among leaders, emphasising the need for self-reflection, understanding the communication styles of others' communication styles and creating a safe environment for expression. Additionally, Rikimah stresses the importance of self-care and wellness, including the social, emotional, and environmental factors needed for leaders to thrive

Main topics

  • The need for a new approach to traditional leadership

  • The tensions that can arise when employees' personal passions and the organisation's priorities diverge

  • The unique challenges of blending family businesses with non-profits

  • The intergenerational nature of business and the need for a flexible leadership structure

  • The differences and similarities between leadership in the non-profit and profit sectors

  • Why having a supportive network of like-minded individuals, who have undergone similar leadership experiences, can be beneficial for growth and feedback

  • Why self-care and wellness, including social, emotional, and environmental factors, are crucial for leaders to thrive 

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You can find out more about Rikimah at BWell365 or through LinkedIn Rikimah’s book is Total Wellness: A Millennial & Gen Z Guide to Living a More Balanced Life  

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