From Burnout to Balance: Leading Nonprofits with Care featuring Kishshana Palmer | Nonprofit 411 Podcast

In this episode of Nonprofit411, host Sarah Barton sits down with Kishshana Palmer, CEO of ManageMint, for an inspiring conversation about effective leadership in the nonprofit sector. Kishshana, a seasoned change management consultant, shares her insights on fostering healthy, human-centered workplace cultures and prioritizing self-care as a leader. Her approach is rooted in the philosophy that “if you don’t live well, you can’t lead well.”

 

Key Takeaways:

• Wellness-Centric Leadership: Embrace self-care as foundational to effective leadership. Leaders who prioritize well-being can manage stress and make clearer, stronger decisions.
• Ritualizing the Workday: Creating simple, intentional routines—like a capsule wardrobe or a dedicated morning ritual—can help reduce stress and decision fatigue during high-pressure times.
• Collaboration Over Competition: Kishshana encourages nonprofits to work together and see each other as allies.
• The Power of Saying “Yes”: Stay open to new opportunities that align with your mission. Meaningful partnerships often arise from embracing possibilities.

 

This Week's Resources:

• ManageMint - https://www.managemint.co
• Kishshana's Book, Busy is a Four-Letter Word - is available for pre-order at Amazon.com
• Nonprofit411 - www.nonprofit411.org
• Nonprofit411 Grant Writing Proposal Guide - https://nonprofit411.info/grantproposal

 

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