Best Keith Greer Podcasts (2025)

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The Sunday Countdown and the Fundraiser’s Rhythm That Brought Relief 37:11

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The Fundraiser's AI Starter Suite If Sunday nights feel like the slow countdown to another heavy Monday, you’re not alone. I know that tightening in your chest — the mental list of donor follow-ups, board reports, events that need funding, and the quiet weight of a mission too big for one person to carry. For years, I fought through it with a brave…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Michael Wang 37:06

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Michael Wang—Co-CEO of Ispire Technology Inc., and a seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership experience across cannabis, e-commerce, and manufacturing. Michael has scaled operations, built global brands, and led high-growth companies like The Pharm/Sunday Goods, Onestop Commerce, and Zazz…

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Turn Prompts into AI Assistants: CustomGPTs for Fundraisers 12:36

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Ever wish you could clone yourself on Monday morning? In this mini-episode, I’ll show you how to turn your favorite prompts into something far more powerful: CustomGPTs—personalized AI assistants trained on your best fundraising language and strategy. You’ll learn how to build three fundraisers’ essentials: • An Email Writer that drafts thank-you n…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Dr. Keith Dorsey 40:02

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Dr. Keith Dorsey—renowned executive coach, thought leader, and founder of The Boardroom Journey. With over 25 years of experience in leadership development and corporate governance, Keith has helped shape high-performing teams and boards across industries. His acclaimed book, The Boardroom Journey: P…

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Instant Donor Insights: One ChatGPT Prompt Replaces 17 Research Tabs 25:31

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Your browser groans under the weight of countless tabs while your prospect's name stares at you from the CRM dashboard. The research rabbit hole keeps getting deeper, consuming hours of your day with diminishing returns. Sound familiar? Prospect research doesn't have to be this way. The real power in donor profiles isn't found in data volume but in…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Dallas Clement 25:59

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Dallas Clement—President and CFO of Cox Enterprises, a leading broadband, automotive services, and media company with $23 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees worldwide. Dallas guides the strategy and evolution of Cox Enterprises, driving growth into emerging industries that align with the …

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Don’t Drown Your Board in Data—Do This Instead 21:11

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Every nonprofit leader knows the struggle: that moment when your calendar reminder pops up – "Board packet due tonight." You export columns of numbers from your CRM, spend hours wrestling with spreadsheets, triple-checking figures, and aligning columns. All this effort, only to watch board members' eyes glaze over two pages into your meticulously c…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - David J. Greer 39:55

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome David J. Greer—bestselling author, entrepreneurial coach, and expert in strategic leadership. With over four decades of entrepreneurial experience, David built a global software powerhouse before sailing the Mediterranean with his family. He’s the author of Wind In Your Sails: Vital Strategies That A…

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Inbox Freedom: AI‑Powered Donor Replies 29:15

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Drowning in donor emails while struggling to craft thoughtful, personalized responses? You're not alone. Fundraisers everywhere face this daily challenge—balancing the need for authentic communication with the reality of limited time and mounting inbox pressure. The secret most successful fundraisers discover is that timely responsiveness isn't jus…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Sam Naficy 32:30

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Sam Naficy—serial entrepreneur, CEO of Prodoscore, and Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for Greater Los Angeles. Sam brings over 25 years of SaaS leadership and has raised more than $300 million across ventures in pharmaceuticals, retail, and technology. From founding Daru Nardin to leading D…

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Why Accuracy Is the Hidden Superpower of Stewardship 20:43

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Every fundraiser faces the same dilemma: we need efficiency, but we can't sacrifice accuracy. When that major donor asks for one critical data point before finalizing their six-figure gift, the pressure to respond quickly meets our professional obligation to be absolutely correct. ChatGPT makes this balancing act even trickier. Its confident, polis…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Dr. Sharon Spano 32:16

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Dr. Sharon Spano—bestselling author, keynote speaker, organizational systems expert, and host of The Other Side of Potential. With a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, Sharon helps high-impact leaders break through barriers to achieve sustainable growth and fulfillment. Her work addresses the “…

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Why Momentum Beats Perfection in Fundraising Writing 25:30

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Ever found yourself paralyzed by a blinking cursor, struggling to craft the perfect donor message? You're not alone. Fundraising writing can be deeply intimidating—it needs to reflect understanding, empathy, clarity, and warmth all at once while connecting emotionally with donors. The secret to breaking through this paralysis lies in a simple minds…

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How to Use ChatGPT Without Compromising Donor Privacy 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Every fundraiser knows that donor trust is the foundation of successful philanthropic relationships. But in our rush to embrace powerful AI tools like ChatGPT, we risk compromising that trust through accidental exposure of sensitive information. What begins as an innocent copy-paste into an AI prompt can instantly transform into a serious data brea…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Evan Mawarire 41:36

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Evan Mawarire—pastor, keynote speaker, and global human rights advocate. He is the author of Crazy Epic Courage: How a Nobody Challenged Dictators and Moved a Nation, a gripping memoir that chronicles his journey from ordinary citizen to the bold leader of Zimbabwe’s #ThisFlag movement. In this conve…

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More Donor Time, Less Desk Time: The Case for AI in Your Fundraising Week 32:01

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Trapped in an endless cycle of drafting donor emails while meaningful connections take a backseat? The silent crisis of administrative drag is depleting fundraisers' energy and passion nationwide. What if reclaiming hours every week could be as simple as embracing the right technological tools? This transformative exploration reveals how AI tools l…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Chris Dyer 31:43

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Chris Dyer—bestselling author, keynote speaker, and renowned expert on company culture, leadership, and remote work. As a former CEO who led thousands of employees, Chris built award-winning workplaces consistently ranked among the best in the nation. He’s the author of The Power of Company Culture a…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Dr. Ron Stotts 29:19

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Dr. Ron Stotts, an inspirational speaker, executive coach, and the author of Transformational Leadership: For Greater Success and a More Conscious and Caring World. Ron blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge psychological and neurological insights to elevate conscious leadership. With five decade…

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You’re Not for Everyone—And That’s a Good Thing 11:47

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Have you ever left a donor meeting wondering, “Why did I say it like that?” Or felt that quiet pressure to be more agreeable, more polished, more… perfect? In this episode, Keith shares a story fresh from the road—an alumni reception that turned into a powerful reminder: you don’t have to be everyone’s favorite to be an exceptional fundraiser. If y…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Joseph Grenny 33:25

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we spoke with Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including the communication classic Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. Joseph cofounded Crucial Learning (formerly VitalSmarts), one of the world’s most respected learning and organization development firm…

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Whose Voice Is In Your Head? Releasing Inherited Limiting Beliefs 14:43

3M ago14:43

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Ever poured hours into a project only to watch it get worse, not better? That frustrating cycle of diminishing returns might be fueled by a deeply-held belief that's actually holding you back. Growing up, I absorbed my father's working-class ethos that hard work—defined by time spent, effort exerted, and suffering endured—was the only path to succe…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Bruce Tulgan 31:01

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we spoke with Bruce Tulgan. Bruce is a globally recognized adviser to business leaders, a keynote speaker, and the founder of RainmakerThinking, a management research and training firm, and RainmakerLearning, an online training resource. He is the best-selling author of several books, including Not Everyone Get…

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Stop Wrestling with Technology and Start Connecting with Donors 10:17

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Have you ever left a donor meeting, recorded quick thoughts on your phone, then spent hours translating those scattered notes into a proper contact report? There's a better way. At AFP Icon in Seattle last month, I watched a room full of fundraisers experience a collective "aha" moment. It wasn't sparked by fancy tech demos or pie-in-the-sky AI pro…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Simon Severino 32:35

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we spoke with Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints, author of the book Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business, and host of the top-ranked Strategy Sprints podcast. Simon has created $2 billion in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years and now shares his prov…

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Behind the Ask: Navigating Your First Major Gifts Role 36:31

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The journey from behind-the-scenes prospect researcher to frontline major gift officer can feel like jumping into the deep end without a life vest. In this illuminating conversation, Matt Stokes, Leadership Giving Officer at Yale University, shares his experience making this challenging career transition and the lessons he's learned along the way. …

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Quiet Power: The Introvert's Guide to Fundraising Success 45:04

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When you picture a successful fundraiser, do you imagine someone who commands the room, speaks eloquently without hesitation, and thrives in crowds of donors? That stereotype has dominated our field for decades—but what if the most powerful fundraising superpower isn't being heard, but truly hearing others? Carissa Konesky, CFRE and advancement off…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Stephanie Craig 30:46

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Stephanie Craig, President of Kith. Kith is a leading crisis management firm that empowers C-suite leaders, high-profile organizations, and elected officials to confidently navigate high-stakes challenges and protect their reputations. With a career spanning Fortune 50 tech companies, major media …

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Bill Banta 32:57

5M ago32:57

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Banta, CEO of DECKED—a trailblazing company transforming in-vehicle organization with cutting-edge, heavy-duty storage solutions for pickup trucks and cargo vans. Bill is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career spanning top-tier companies like Amazon, Square, App…

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Dr. Rob Lion 32:48

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we talk with Dr. Rob Lion, co-founder of Black River Performance Management and a professor at Idaho State University. Rob has over 20 years of experience and is an expert in workplace culture and performance. He believes that "work should fuel the human spirit, not drain it," and aims to transform workplaces b…

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Inspire Greatness Podcast - Featuring Diane Waghorne 17:45

6M ago17:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Diane Waghorne, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Tech Safety Lines. With over 20 years of experience driving safety innovation in the wind, construction, telecom, and oil industries, Diane has been a force for change on a global scale. She is the inventor of the groundbreaking Military Compact Descender (MCD) and has…

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CEO Chris Pearlman on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 31:55

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In this Inspire Greatness episode, I chatted with Chris Pearlman, CEO of Aggregate Sports. Under Chris's visionary leadership, Aggregate Sports drives the transformation of premier sports properties, leagues, and teams, unlocking unparalleled value for both partners and fans. Chris and his talented team deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to th…

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Ditch Fear, Choose Joy: The Fundraising Shift You Need to Make 13:09

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Fundraising shouldn’t feel like manipulation. It shouldn’t leave donors feeling drained, guilty, or pressured into giving. Yet, so much of our industry—especially certain political campaigns—leans into fear as a motivator. And while fear might work once, it doesn’t build relationships. It doesn’t make donors want to come back. You know what does? J…

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Dr. Carol Parker Walsh on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 33:15

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, CEO of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group. Carol has had a fascinating journey from attorney to interim HR director, from getting a PhD in Human and Organizational Development to becoming an award-winning expert in transformative leadership and human development. As the CE…

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Using AI to Amplify the Personal Side of Fundraising 12:07

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Can AI really enhance human connection in fundraising, or is it just a high-tech distraction? Let's tackle this question head-on, revealing how AI can be a transformative force in the nonprofit sector. This episode isn't about replacing the personal touch — it's about using AI to deepen it. As I prepare for my upcoming session at the AFP Icon confe…

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Dr. Carla Fowler on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 36:12

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Join us on this enlightening episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast as we delve into the world of high-performance leadership with Dr. Carla Fowler. Dr. Fowler is the brilliant founder and Managing Director of Thaxa, an executive coaching firm that harnesses cutting-edge performance science to transform leaders across the globe. With over a decad…

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Are You Fundraising or Just Panhandling? The Right Way to Inspire Giving 10:48

7M ago10:48

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Have you ever felt like fundraising was just begging for money? Like you were throwing out asks and hoping someone would say yes? If so, you’re not alone—but there’s a reason it feels that way. And it’s not just you. In this episode of Let’s Talk Fundraising, I break down the difference between real fundraising and what I call panhandling. It all s…

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Building Trust and Belonging: Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising Teams with Bri Gerzevske 47:34

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Bri Gerzevske, an expert in nonprofit fundraising leadership, as she shares her transformative approach to creating high-functioning teams. Ever wondered how to step into a new leadership role and immediately start building trust and a positive team culture? Bri’s strategy centers around joy and belongi…

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Jose Berlanga on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 33:51

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jose Berlanga, co-founder of Tricon Homes and the author of The Business of Home Building: How to Start and Operate a Residential Construction Company. As CEO, he has structured deals, invested, and negotiated land acquisitions and sales transactions totaling over a billion dollars. Jose’s passion…

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Transforming Holiday Generosity: Sustaining Impact Beyond the Season with Leanne Baumel 54:30

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What if holiday generosity could transform lives beyond the festive season? Leanne Baumel, Chief Development Officer at Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, joins us to share her insights from the frontline of holiday fundraising. We'll unravel the complexities and joys of orchestrating campaigns like "Triple the Hope," which has successfully raised ove…

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Beyond Quick Fixes: Real Solutions for Fundraiser Burnout with Raiya Sankari-Diaz 33:45

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Ever wonder why so many fundraisers are burnt out and how to truly support their well-being? Join us as we engage with Raiya Sankari-Diaz, a global HR expert, to uncover the hidden causes of burnout in the fundraising sector. Forget superficial solutions like mindfulness apps; Raiya shares why authentic well-being programs, backed by genuine leader…

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Jill Schulman on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 36:50

8M ago36:50

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jill Schulman, a former Marine Corps officer, leadership expert, and founder of the Breakthrough Leadership Group. Jill specializes in the science of bravery, empowering individuals and organizations to overcome fear and achieve meaningful success. During our discussion, Jill explained her three p…

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Redefining Board Success: From Recruitment to Engagement with Phelosha Collaros 47:10

8M ago47:10

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Unlocking the secrets to managing effective nonprofit boards, our episode promises to transform your approach to board recruitment and engagement. With our insightful guest, Phelosha Collaros, we uncover how to transcend the traditional focus on financial capacity and instead recruit board members driven by passion and alignment with your mission. …

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Nicole Sahin on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 19:37

8M ago19:37

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Nicole Sahin, founder and chief executive officer of G-P. G-P leads the global employment landscape with its innovative employer-of-record solutions. Founded in 2012 under Nicole's leadership, the company has transformed international hiring. G-P enables organizations to quickly hire talent from a…

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Steve Snower on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 24:43

9M ago24:43

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Steve Snower, CEO of Parts Town Unlimited. Steve joined Parts Town 20 years ago as the sixth employee. Today, Parts Town has grown to over 5,000 team members. Under Steve's leadership, the company has been on the Inc. 5000 List for 15 years and recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune …

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David Allison on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 44:02

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed David Allison, renowned human values expert, bestselling author, global speaker, and the visionary founder of the Valuegraphics Project. David is the author of The Death of Demographics, a groundbreaking book that critics have praised as "convincing, insightful, and revolutionary." He has collabor…

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Dr. Paul White on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 23:40

9M ago23:40

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we interviewed Dr. Paul White, author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. This book provides tools to boost morale, create a positive workplace, and enhance employee engagement through authentic appreciation and encouragement. With over 300,000 copies sold in 16 languages, its principles have p…

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Becoming a Gratitude Champion 29:52

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Unlock the secret to unlocking donors' hearts and wallets with gratitude! Discover how practicing genuine appreciation can transform your fundraising efforts and create lasting partnerships. Dive into the "rule of seven" and learn how consistent, heartfelt gestures can make your supporters feel truly valued and connected to your cause. Learn from H…

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From Skepticism to Collaboration: AI in Nonprofits 29:13

10M ago29:13

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Unlock the transformative potential of AI in fundraising, as we explore how technology is reshaping the nonprofit landscape. From the initial skepticism and concerns of job security that accompanied the launch of ChatGPT, to the innovative strides made in aligning AI outputs with organizational values, this episode promises a journey through the ev…

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Dr. Yosi Amram on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 34:14

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Join us in this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast as we chat with Dr. Yosi Amram, a visionary leader, licensed clinical psychologist, and award-winning author. Dr. Amram has coached over 100 CEOs of large organizations and brings a wealth of experience and insight into the realm of spiritual intelligence. He was also the founder and CEO of t…

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Transforming Workplaces: The Power of Authentic Leadership with Lasha Murray 49:05

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Unlock the secrets of authentic leadership with Lasha Murray, the visionary founder of The Unapologetic Leadership Coach. Lasha introduces her groundbreaking BANG framework—Belonging, Authenticity, Networking, and Growth—designed to create meaningful professional connections. Together, we tackle the challenges young professionals face in maintainin…