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The Nonprofit Exchange: Leadership Tools & Strategies

The Nonprofit Exchange: Leadership Tools & Strategies

De : Hugh Ballou
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  • Say It Skillfully: Communication That Strengthens Missions and the People Behind Them

    Say It Skillfully: Communication That Strengthens Missions and the People Behind Them
    Jun 2 2026
    In this episode of The Nonprofit Exchange, Hugh Ballou welcomes Molly Tschang, founder of Say It Skillfully, for a practical conversation on communication as one of the most essential leadership skills in nonprofit life. Molly emphasizes that communication is not simply about what leaders say, but about what people actually hear, understand, and are able to act on. Molly shares that many leadership challenges are communication issues in disguise. Drawing from her work with senior leaders, teams, and organizations navigating complex change, she explains that effective communication is a “team sport” because every person in an organization has a responsibility to speak up in service of the greater good. When people hold back out of fear of being wrong, offending others, or not fitting in, organizations lose access to the full wisdom and contribution of their teams. The conversation explores how nonprofit leaders can create environments where people feel valued, heard, and safe enough to contribute honestly. Molly offers practical guidance on building “accurate shared reality,” inviting different points of view, responding well to difficult feedback, and normalizing the truth that all of us are sometimes part of the communication problem. That awareness, she says, gives leaders and teams the opportunity to become part of the solution. Hugh and Molly also discuss the power of nonverbal communication, intentional listening, and the importance of showing up with the right energy before a single word is spoken. Molly introduces her simple Me, You, We framework as a tool for preparing conversations with clarity, empathy, and purpose. She encourages leaders to speak with compassion and confidence, not to prove themselves right, but to serve the mission, the team, and the greater good. This episode is especially valuable for nonprofit executives, board members, staff leaders, and volunteers who want to strengthen trust, improve collaboration, and help people bring their full gifts to the mission. More at - https://www.sayitskillfully.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • When You Think of Trash, Think of Long Way Home

    When You Think of Trash, Think of Long Way Home
    May 26 2026
    In this episode of The Nonprofit Exchange, Hugh Ballou interviews Matthew Paneitz, founder and executive director of Long Way Home, about how discarded materials can become the foundation for education, dignity, and community transformation. Matthew shares the story of founding Long Way Home in Guatemala after serving in the Peace Corps and seeing both the depth of community need and the abundance of overlooked local resources. What began with building a city park grew into a larger mission: transforming trash into useful infrastructure while helping communities solve real problems with the resources already around them. The conversation explores the development of Hero School, a project-based educational model where students learn by addressing practical community needs such as stoves, water tanks, compost latrines, retaining walls, and sustainable buildings. Matthew explains how education becomes more meaningful when students connect classroom learning with real-life problem solving. Hugh and Matthew also discuss community ownership, local leadership, green building, resilience, and the challenge of scaling impact without losing the soul of the work. Matthew emphasizes that lasting transformation comes through listening, patience, cultural understanding, and building with the community rather than simply helping from the outside. The episode invites nonprofit leaders to rethink waste, poverty, education, and leadership—and to see possibility where others see only what has been discarded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Content Beyond Buy-In: Getting Commitment to Change

    Content Beyond Buy-In: Getting Commitment to Change
    May 19 2026
    In this episode of the Nonprofit Exchange, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Weatherholt, a change communication and leadership advisor. We delved into the critical topic of moving beyond mere buy-in to foster genuine commitment to change within organizations. Jeff highlighted the distinction between buy-in, which is often transactional and one-sided, and commitment, which involves individuals finding their own reasons to embrace change. We discussed the alarming statistic that 88% of organizational changes fail to produce lasting results, emphasizing that this is a widespread issue, not just a personal failure of individual leaders. Jeff pointed out that many leaders tend to over-focus on strategy while neglecting the human side of change, which can lead to resistance. He urged us to reconsider the term "resistance," suggesting that it often oversimplifies the complex feelings individuals have about change. Communication emerged as a central theme in our conversation. Jeff stressed that plans alone do not change people; effective communication does. He encouraged leaders to engage in meaningful conversations that allow for two-way dialogue, rather than simply announcing changes. By doing so, leaders can better understand the motivations and concerns of their teams, ultimately leading to more successful change initiatives. We also explored the importance of vulnerability in leadership and how it can foster trust and openness. Jeff shared practical strategies for leaders to prepare for difficult conversations, emphasizing the need to listen actively and reflect back what they hear. As we wrapped up, Jeff encouraged nonprofit leaders to reach out to those they struggle to engage, as these conversations can yield valuable insights. He reminded us that effective engagement is a skill that can be developed, and that the way we communicate about change truly matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
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