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247: Benefits of Strategic Listening

247: Benefits of Strategic Listening

Season 1 Episode 247 Published 2 years ago
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In the fast-paced world of nonprofit leadership, effective strategies and decision-making play a vital role in the success of organizations dedicated to making a difference in our communities. One essential but often overlooked aspect of leadership is strategic listening. In this episode, guest Emily Taylor talks about the who, what, where, when, and how of strategic listening in nonprofit leadership.

My guest for this episode is Emily Taylor. Emily Taylor, Principal of teenyBIG, helps nonprofits at an inflection point make big decisions that affect their community so they can move from indecision to intentional, next-level growth. Bio Emily Taylor works with nonprofit leaders ready to catapult their organization's mission to the next stage of growth. Leaders who seek Emily's expertise know they need to shift their decision-making from intuitive to intentional, but are unsure of how to begin. Emily first grounds the organization in 'who they are'. Her community-based, strategic listening methodology allows the entire organization to discover its value and builds the foundation for collaborative decision-making. As a result, teams can paint a consistent picture of their organization– one viewed similarly internally and externally– and collaborate on making informed decisions with intention and purpose. By engaging in this process with Emily as their guide, organizations can boldly embark on the next stage of growth. Emily attributes her success to her unique ability to balance left and right brain thinking. A skilled and compassionate listener, Emily adds incomparable value to strategic thinking and planning by integrating the emotions, motivations, and perspectives of everyone in the room.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

  • Pre Strategic planning, what is this?
  • What are some reasons nonprofits should take a step back from a strategic plan?
  • How nonprofits can benefit from taking a step back to assess their situation
  • The value of listening to various stakeholders
  • Navigating leadership transitions and organizational identity

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