Giving Back Podcast

Vivien Hoexter is the Principal for H2Growth Strategies LLC and the author of Big Impact: Insights & Stories from America's Non-Profit Leaders. On today’s show, Vivien shares inspirational stories about nonprofits, what makes an amazing non-profit leader successful in their mission, and the steps it takes to really bring change and impact into an underserved sector in the community.    Key Takeaways: [4:40] Vivien interviewed 47 non-profit leaders for her book and shares the 7 principles she discovered. [6:30] Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are among the most important characteristics of a really successful leader. [8:45] These non-profit leaders have mentors throughout their professional and personal lives. [10:45] How do leaders find talented people to join their organization?  [15:30] Everyone wants to be able to work for and contribute to something of purpose and meaning.  [17:25] Vivien shares an example of CEO Richard Shadyac and how he built meaning and engagement for St. Jude Children’s