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The Responsibility to Influence: Insights from Nonprofit CEOs

Chief Influencer
Jul 23, 2025•55 min•Ep. 113
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Episode description

In this special Chief Influencer Power Breakfast episode, Anthony moderates a dynamic panel featuring five powerhouse nonprofit CEOs. Together, they explore how leaders can harness the power of personal branding to amplify their missions and drive greater impact.


You'll hear real-world strategies and inspiring stories from:


📌 Steve Schwab (Elizabeth Dole Foundation)

📌 Jean Accius (Creating Healthier Communities)

📌 Katie Schubert (Society for Women’s Health Research)

📌 Jennifer Sirangelo (Points of Light)

📌 Lidia Soto-Harmon (Student Conservation Association)


Discover practical tips for staying authentic, elevating others, and using social platforms to build influence. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or looking to grow your own leadership brand, this conversation will equip you with the insights to take the next step forward.


Takeaways:

  • Start from Within: Make sure your internal team, staff, board, and volunteers understand and champion your mission. Internal alignment fuels external influence.
  • Prioritize Authenticity: Share real, personal stories in your own voice. This helps build trust and deepens audience connection. Don’t be afraid to show who you are behind the title.
  • Use Social Media Strategically: Even simple tactics like tagging people and using @ mentions can significantly expand your reach and engagement.
  • Create a Posting Routine: Block small pockets of time, like at the airport or between meetings, to engage on platforms like LinkedIn. Consistency matters more than frequency.
  • Leverage Visual Tools: Think creatively about how to drive connections. For example, use a LinkedIn QR code on your name badge to make networking easy and immediate.
  • Elevate Others: Use your platform to spotlight team members, partners, and community leaders. Sharing the stage amplifies your mission and builds goodwill.
  • Engage Without Overthinking: You don’t have to post every day. Commenting, liking, or resharing valuable content is just as impactful, and a great way to start building your presence.


Quote of the Show

  • "It’s irresponsible for nonprofit leaders not to have a LinkedIn presence." — Steve Schwab


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