Episodes

Let’s face it, failure is terrifying. There is nothing attractive or noble about it. Not surprisingly, if you’re an organizational leader, there’s an unstated expectation that you just don’t fail.

Is the current education system properly preparing our children to the next generation of scholars? One survey after another indicates that overall students in the United States continue to rank lower in areas such as mathematics, science, and reading when compared with our international counter-parts. This pattern of academic underperformance would raises the question of what type of transformation leadership in education will be needed to significantly improve academic performance in schools a...

Want ideas on ways to engage your team in developing and implementing an accountability system they’ll own? How about being able to top it off with an easy to implement performance conversation process that aligns everyone’s goals directly with the most significant goals of your organization? Join Special Guest Chris McIntyre, Author and Peak Performance Expert and Host Dr. Sheryl White, Vice President of Training and Organization Development with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego,...

Pat Lawler has served as CEO of Youth Villages since its inception in 1986. Recognized as the gold standard for a successful nonprofit organization by Harvard Business School, Youth Villages has grown extensively, both in terms of revenue and impact. During this interview, Pat Lawler will discuss the ideas and challenges that led to the incredible transformational growth of Youth Villages.

Is the door to the C-Suite still locked for women and people of color? Research conducted by Alison Cook and Christy Glass of Utah State University indicate that over a 15 year period 551 CEO appointments within Fortune 500 Companies were given to white males, while just 57 were given to a woman or a person of color. Please join host Gerald McFadden, President & CEO of Volunteers of America Southwest, Ms. Karen Dale, Market President, AmeriHealth District of Columbia; Ms. Tonya Smallwood, Presid...

What role does exposure to childhood trauma, adverse experiences, and childhood toxic stress play not only on the lives of a person as a child, but also on their life as an adult. How can we as leaders use the power of our own experiences to become more effective transformational leaders? How can we as leaders stir up hope, courage, and resiliency to bring out the best in ourselves and others? What does it mean and what would it look-like for leaders or service providers to use a trauma informed...

Partnering with and impacting community is at the center of President and CEO Chanda Smith Baker’s work at Pillsbury United Communities. This is evident in Pillsbury United Communities’ strategic framework, One Pillsbury, United, which focuses on two specific strategies, impact and capacity. Impact is defined as an “interconnected approach to address multi-dimensional barriers, socio-economic issues and opportunities required to generate long-term individual, family and community success,” while...

This enlightening and energizing episode is a conversation with several young adults who each volunteer their time with non-profit organizations. Their volunteerism spans from animal care to teen adoptions. This fascinating group of guests will share their stories of where and why they began volunteering as well as what motivates them to remain engaged. This important discussion will help us (non-profit leaders and managers) better understand how to use social media to recruit volunteers, how to...

In recent months, challenges regarding domestic violence and organizations’ responsibility to expect and support ethical behavior of their employees has made its way into the media and policy platforms. Additionally, the potential danger associated with escalated spousal/family disputes that can find themselves spilling over into incidents of violence in the workplace has made it clear that turning a blind eye to this concern can lead to unexpected volatile and hazardous situations. What is a le...

Join Tom Woll and the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities as they sit down with three leaders who recently attended the 2015 Alliance Executive Leadership Institute to discuss lessons learned on change leadership and how they are applying these lessons to their everyday work. This interview will feature George Winn, Chief Operations Officer at The Children’s Center; Mer Otis, Chief Compliance Officer at Easter Seals Blake Foundation; and Melissa Ludington, Vice President of Family Cente...

Successful executives of both for-profit and not-for-profit corporations are today in constant pursuit of effective strategies that will distinguish their company and its products in the marketplace and provide them with a competitive edge for growing their enterprise. Growing the value and financial bottom line of a business can be directly linked to how effective companies are at developing trusting relationships with their target audience through effective marketing and brand management strat...

Current research informs us that young adults, especially those at risk, need continued support to bridge the gap between the ages of 16-24. Non-profits, educational systems and workforce partnerships are developing new and renewed programs specifically targeted for this population. Today’s discussion will provide an overview of the current situation facing 16-24 year olds and several solutions being implemented by our guests. These programs range from mentorships for High School students, schoo...

Join co-host Dr. Sheryl White, Vice President of Training and Organization Development/InnoVisions at the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA; co-host Undraye Howard, Vice President of the Center on Leadership with the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities headquartered in Washington, DC and special guests Troy Bell, Regional Vice President, FL with Lighthouse Academies, Inc. and Valerie Wright, CEO of Wright Ideas, Inc. based in West Palm Beach, FL to discuss leadership, equi...

Join Dr. White and guests to discuss leadership, equity, peace, and the African America community. How do leaders across the nation help ensure hot beds of violence are not brewing? What are the necessary changes and how does one go about influencing bringing them to fruition to advance inclusion, equity, and peace for that betterment of all humanity? Don’t miss this special edition of Leadership Matters focusing on bringing hope, healing, and help to our communities!

Tune in to this interview to hear Ken Berrick, CEO of Seneca Family of Agencies, discuss several change leadership initiatives at his agency, including being one of the first organizations to bring wraparound programs to California, implementation of the Unconditional Education Model, and a partnership with the National Institute of Family Connectedness to execute a Family Finding program that allows Seneca to transition kids, with wraparound, into a broader array of family settings. All of thes...

Often overlooked in the area of nonprofit leadership are faith-based leaders in the hundreds of thousands of churches across our nation. Often leaders of moderate to large congregational churches are required to perform both the role of Head Pastor and Chief Business Officer of the enterprise. The demands of guiding the business life and spiritual life of a dynamic and growing church would appear to be challenging enough however when combined with the changing demographics of members and social ...

Often leaders get tossed into the maze of trying to please multiple stakeholders. Spinning in this challenge they can loses sight of what is most essential. The week to week challenge becomes responding to what seems most urgent, visible, and critical versus that which aligns with what is most important and lasting. Join co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, VP of Training and Organization Development with the Neighborhood House Association; Gerald McFadden, President and CEO of Volunteers of America South...

Let’s face it – failure is terrifying. There is nothing attractive or noble about it. Not surprisingly, if you’re an organizational leader, there’s an unstated expectation that you just don’t fail. Unfortunately, our views on failure, making mistakes and falling short are inhibiting our ability to innovate, learn and adapt. In fact, it’s arguable that if you don’t have a basic comfort with failing, your future may be in peril. Put simply – always succeeding can be silent killer for organizationa...

As the saying goes, “Culture eats strategy for lunch every time.” Regardless of how visionary and strategic your leadership may be, if the culture does not support the vision, bringing the vision to fruition can be an uphill and no win battle. Tune in to Leadership Matters with co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White and Linda Shoob as they discuss cultivating a “can do” culture with special guest Tony Moore, Chief Human Resources Officer of Eckerd based in Clearwater Beach, FL. Strategies that can be used to...

In San Diego California, Father Joe’s Villages is well known as a multidisciplinary support agency caring for the poor and the homeless. The Toussaint Academy is critical partner that provides support and opportunities to at-risk youth who have faced unimaginable challenges. The mission of the Toussaint academy is to assist homeless youth (age 14-18) to reach self-sufficiency by providing a safe and stable living environment and a continuum of education and supportive services. Using an innovati...

Succession planning can provide a great process for identifying and developing staff with the potential to fill key leadership positions and roles within an organization. It can also help ensure program continuity and development. Join co-host Dr. Sheryl White, Vice President of Training and Organization Development with the Neighborhood House Association, co-host Undraye Howard, Vice President of the Center on Leadership with Alliance for Strong Families and Communities; and special guest Jenni...