Episode 32 | Despair & Leadership

The thing about leadership is that we are expected to lead regardless of what we are experiencing. We have to lead on good days and lead on bad days. I had to lead during times of family crisis. I had to lead during times of personal illness. I had to lead while my mom was dying and lead during my grief. We have to lead when we are optimistic and lead when we are in despair. In fact, many of you are smiling on the outside during your board meetings, media interviews, and donor meetings while battling the burnout and even depression. Well, today I want to provide a safe space for you. I want to share a few of my stories about leading through doubt and despair and the life lessons that got me to the other side. Let’s talk Life & Leadership!