New Nonprofit Leader Podcast

Are you a leader in your organization?Do you sometimes find leadership challenging (maybe even a little terrifying)?Yet, you think you just might have what it takes to be a good leader!If you want to become a leader that makes a lasting impact, this podcast is for you. My goal with this podcast is to help new leaders at nonprofit organizations, survive and thrive in their leadership role.I didn’t always realize how essential leadership is, but after 28 years in nonprofit leadership, I have come to realize that leadership is the most critical element to the success of any organization and any mission.As leadership expert John Maxwell famously states, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” So, if you’re ready to survive and even thrive as a leader, listen to this episode on “Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow.”Enjoy the episode. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! 

Want to take your leadership to a new level.We all know that a grateful attitude is good for our health.But did you know you can make it a game-changer in your leadership?You can take your team to a new level. But, I must caution you, it takes effort and intentionality.Some leaders, when they hear that gratitude can be a game-changer, think, “I already know that and do that.”And yet they are almost always deceived. First, you and I do not express gratitude as often as we think we do.And when we do, it’s sporadic and too casual, too impersonal to be memorable.For most, if we asked a leader, “How often do you express genuine gratitude towards your team?” and then asked their team, “How often does your boss express genuine gratitude?” the answers would be drastically different. Let’s be honest, if your gratitude isn’t memorable, it's not effective.Fortunately, there’s a simple way to make this game-changer work for you and your team.Here’s “The magic formula for taking your team to a new level.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.(Please note: this is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of season one.)——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * A Forbes article that highlights some of the research into the benefits of gratitude: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/#22f2f23e183c 

Do you feel like you need to project confidence as a new leader?But your inside voice is screaming, “What if they find out I’m faking it?!?”Do you wonder if you have what it takes?Self-confidence is an important trait of good leadership, so how do you get it? The key lies in leveraging the Confidence--Competence Loop.Here’s “How to build your confidence as a new leader.” Are you ready? Let’s dive in.(Please note: this is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of season one.)——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:  * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Emotions are running high.Anxiety, worry and so many other emotions are constant.Adding to the challenges you face as a leader.How do you keep your emotions from holding you back? This week I’m walking you through a step-by-step, simple way to process your emotions. It was inspired by a fantastic instagram post from Arianna Huffington (link below).Notice ItName ItFeel ItRelax Into It We may feel like suppressing or ignoring these negative emotions, but that’s not healthy for you and counter-productive to effective leadership. Here’s “How to Process your Emotions.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.(Please note: this is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of season one.)——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * Make sure you follow Arianna Huffington: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IrN9oJCO6/ 

Do you feel absolutely overwhelmed?Like your list of things to do has swallowed you whole.Are you desperate to find a way to overcome overwhelm?Then this episode is for you. Many who listen to this podcast work in the charitable sector — where the needs of those you serve outnumber the people, time and money you have to meet them. I can virtually guarantee that you, as a leader, have experienced times of overwhelm as well… your inbox is overflowing, projects are due yesterday, or maybe your to-do list is exhausting.Whatever it is, if you’re going to survive - let alone thrive - as a leader, you need to have a strategy for overcoming overwhelm. So if you’re ready to show Overwhelm who is boss, listen to this episode, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.”Enjoy the episode.(Please note: this is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of season one.) ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:  * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

As a leader, you’ve never had to deal with anything like this before.Uncertainty, pressure, and anxiety have become our constant companions in this global health crisis.How do you lead when you feel like you’re falling apart inside?If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, this episode is for you. This week, I’m sharing the 4 steps I’m using to overcome the overwhelm.Nothing profound. Simply a practical, actionable way to deal with anxiety. Four simple steps:Get ClaritySet a StrategyTake ActionEvaluate Results Each step has a series of questions to help you deal with the anxiety and overcome the overwhelm. As leaders, we need to Keep Calm and Lead On.Here’s, “How do you lead when you’re as scared as everyone else?”Hope this helps. (Please note: this is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of season one.)——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  

Do you ever wish you could be a more confident leader?You see some leaders who seem so confident and empowered.They make it look effortless, how can you be like that?How do you become more confident as a leader? You actually already know how to become more confident, we all do.You’ve been doing it since you were too young to notice.The challenge for us as adults is to recognize and apply this skill when we most need it. And that’s what I’m going to share with you today.Here’s, “How to become more confident as a leader.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Chances are, you want to be a great leader.A leader that inspires others and brings lasting transformation.There’s a secret that all great leaders have learned.If you want to be a leader people love to follow, start with leading yourself. It is true that great leadership is all about those you lead. In many ways, it is about putting those you lead first.But there is an exception, almost an oxymoron, in that it starts with you.Although great leadership is not about you it’s about them (those you lead), great leadership starts with leading yourself. This week’s podcast is, “How to lead yourself first - the secret to great leadership.”Three essential steps to leading yourself first. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Do you want to be a leader people love to follow?Of course, you do.But how do you get from here to there?What’s the secret to becoming a great leader? If you’re a new leader, it’s common to be aware of how much you don’t know and how much you have to learn about leadership.In fact, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.It can feel like you’re at the beginning of a climb to the top of the highest mountain. And you’re not even sure how to get there. Isn’t there a shortcut? Well, if you’ve listened to this podcast before, you’ll know that I’m a mentor and coach and that I have over 28 years of experience in nonprofit leadership. So, I’m going to give it to you straight, no bs. There is no shortcut. I’m sure you already know this, but great leadership doesn’t happen by accident.Nor does it happen automatically.It happens strategically, intentionally, through growth. The good news is, you don’t have to climb the whole mountain today, this week or even this year. Here’s, “How to prioritize your leadership growth.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm This episode is part of a series on “Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow”  * Listen to episode 38 here.  * Listen to episode 39 here, “How to grow as a leader.”  * Listen to episode 40 here, “How to increase your influence.”  * Listen to episode 41 here, “How to lead people who intimidate you.” 

Want to take your leadership to a new level.We all know that a grateful attitude is good for our health.But did you know you can make it a game-changer in your leadership?You can take your team to a new level. But, I must caution you, it takes effort and intentionality.Some leaders, when they hear that gratitude can be a game-changer, think, “I already know that and do that.”And yet they are almost always deceived. First, you and I do not express gratitude as often as we think we do.And when we do, it’s sporadic and too casual, too impersonal to be memorable.For most, if we asked a leader, “How often do you express genuine gratitude towards your team?” and then asked their team, “How often does your boss express genuine gratitude?” the answers would be drastically different. Let’s be honest, if your gratitude isn’t memorable, it's not effective. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to make this game-changer work for you and your team. Here’s “The magic formula for taking your team to a new level.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * A Forbes article that highlights some of the research into the benefits of gratitude: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/#22f2f23e183c

So, you have a new, exciting leadership roleBut, some of your team are more experienced or more skilled than you.Quite frankly, you find it intimidating to have to lead these people.How do you overcome the intimidation and lead courageously? And it can be intimidating! You can find yourself hiding as a leader, or over-compensating by trying to ‘prove’ that you’re the leader.And those you lead may be the nicest, most gracious people, who in no way want to intimidate you. But, it really isn’t about them. It’s about your confidence in your own leadership. It doesn’t matter why you feel intimidated, the fact still remains feeling intimidate produces terrible leadershipSo, here’s “How to lead people who intimidate you.” Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm This episode is part of a series on “Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow”  * Listen to episode 38 here.  * Listen to episode 39 here, “How to grow as a leader.”  * Listen to episode 40 here, “How to increase your influence.”

“Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.” John  MaxwellHigh influence, great leadership.Low influence, insignificant leadership.If influence is so important, how do you grow your influence? As John Maxwell observes, “Influence doesn’t come to us instantaneously. It grows by stages.” So what are the ‘stages’ or steps to growing our influence?How do we intentionally become a better leader, a leader people love to follow? In today’s episode, we’re going to discover the 4 essential steps to growing your influence as a leader.If you commit to growing these four areas, your life and leadership will be transformed. Here’s, “How to increase your influence.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm This episode is part of a series on “Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow”  * Listen to episode 38 here.  * Listen to episode 39 here, “How to grow as a leader.”

“Leaders aren’t born, they are made.” Vince LombardiAnd you want to be a leader - a good leader.A leader people love to follow.How do you ‘make’ yourself a leader? If you’re not sure how to go about intentionally learning leadership? And most new leaders are not sure.Or if you’re looking for a simple process to increase your leadership skills and maximize your growth.This episode is for you. And for some of you, this might be more of a ‘refresher’ on things you already know. But let me give you one caution (a challenge if you will).You approach each moment in one of two ways, you look for what you already know.Or you look for what you can learn.The first approach greatly reduces your options. The second expands it.I try to consciously choose the second option in my life. So here’s “How to grow as a leader.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * This episode is connected to last weeks, “Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow”

You want to make a difference in this world! But there are so many demands and so much to do.Where do you begin? How do you become a leader who makes a lasting difference? Leadership is the game-changer.Good leadership will change your organization.It will change your opportunities.It will change your life. As John Maxwell says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” So how do you become a leader who makes a difference?How do you become a leader people love to follow?In today’s episode, we answer that very question. Are you ready? Let’s dive in. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Do you have that steadily-sinking feeling?Are you wondering how much more of this crisis you can take?Unprecedented. Uncharted. Uncertain.And somehow you have to bravely lead others through all of this.  We’re talking about Overcoming Overwhelm.Those moments when things feel like they are just too much.Where you have a real fear that the current situation may prove to be your undoing. So far we’ve identified how the new and unknown can create the overwhelm of imposter syndrome (and how to defeat it).And we’ve discussed how the utterly unexpected can create overwhelm and then we identified strategies to master the unexpected.And then we discussed the most sinister of them all, the overwhelm of overload (but not to worry, we identified a way to get your hope back). And today, we’re wrapping up this series by looking at surviving and thriving in times of crisis. Unprecedented. Uncharted. Uncertain.Just some of the words that describe our current reality.So how do you lead in the midst of all this unknown? How do you Overcome the Overwhelm and Navigate this Crisis?Today we’ll look at exactly that. Here’s, “Overcoming Overwhelm - Navigating this Crisis” Are you ready? Let’s dive in. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm Previous episodes in this series:  * Overcoming Overwhelm - Defeating Imposter Syndrome  * Overcoming Overwhelm - Mastering the Unexpected  * Overcoming Overwhelm - Conquering the Overload 

Do you have that it’s-just-too-much feeling?Do you feel overloaded?And it still keeps coming.How do you Lead courageously when it’s all just too much? We’re talking about Overcoming Overwhelm.Those moments when things feel like they are just too much.Where you have a real fear that the current situation may prove to be your undoing. So far we’ve identified how the new and unknown can create the overwhelm of imposter syndrome (and how to defeat it).And we’ve discussed how the utterly unexpected can create overwhelm and then we identified strategies to master the unexpected. Today we are addressing a third area of overwhelm, and I must warn you, this one is particularly sinister.It’s an Overwhelm that tends to creep up on you from behind.But it doesn’t pounce, it’s far more sinister. It slowly consumes your time, your energy, and even your hope.It’s the overwhelm of overload.Each day, each week, there’s just a little more to do. A little more demanding your time and attention.And it keeps coming. Unrelenting. Until it feels like you have no hope. But there is hope!There is a strategy to survive and even thrive. Here’s, “Overcoming Overwhelm - Conquering the Overload”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm Previous episodes in this series:  * Overcoming Overwhelm - Defeating Imposter Syndrome  * Overcoming Overwhelm - Mastering the Unexpected 

Do you have that its-time-to-panic feeling?Outward you smile and say, “its not a problem!”Inward you scream, “it’s all over people, we haven’t got a prayer!”When faced with the utterly unexpected, what do you do? We’re talking about Overcoming Overwhelm.Those moments when things feel like they are just too much.Where you have a real fear that the current situation may prove to be your undoing.Last week we identified how the new and unknown can create the overwhelm of imposter syndrome. But it’s not just the new and unknown that creates overwhelm, you say.I hear you. There’s also those utterly unexpected moments. And if you’re like me (and just about every other leader), outwardly we say, “no problem, I got this.”But inside there is this voice screaming that we are in way over our head.Or alternatively, it’s screaming, this unexpected is absolutely impossible! Here’s, “Overcoming Overwhelm - Mastering the Unexpected.” Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm Previous episodes in this series:  * Overcoming Overwhelm - Defeating Imposter Syndrome

Do you have that lost-and-alone feeling? Uncertainty and self-doubt are your constant companions.Like it’s just a matter of time until they find you out?Imposter syndrome is a common problem for new leaders; how do you overcome it? In fact, it’s not just new leaders who encounter it, imposter syndrome often accompanies major new endeavours and responsibilities.If New = uncertain about howAnd the new = an important responsibilityWorry about failure and imposter syndrome is common. But it doesn’t need to control you or hold you back, choose growth and embrace the process and you can defeat imposter syndrome. Here’s “Overcoming Overwhelm - Defeating Imposter Syndrome.”Enjoy the episode. ~ Todd

We’re all finding this current crisis challenging?But is it impacting your rest and sleep?Not getting enough sleep has very serious consequences.Are you at risk of suffering the cost of sleep deprivation on your health? The health risks associated with sleep deprivation is a long, scary list.I don’t want to be an alarmist, but the dangers of not enough sleep are far worse than many of us realize. And you might be at greater risk than you think. “But that’s not me”, you say. “I’m tired, but I’m not sleep deprived.” But how do you know?What if there was a simple test to tell if you’re sleep-deprived?Well good news, there is. Columbia University’s Neurology department has highlighted one simple question that determines if you’re suffering from sleep deprivation.  The simple test: “Do you feel drowsy at all in your day?” If you’re not getting enough sleep, here’s how to tell and what to do. Enjoy the episode. ~ Todd

Are you a leader? Then I bet you’re working harder than ever.And leadership is more challenging than ever.Most leaders have never needed a break more than right now, and a break has never been harder to get than right now.So how do you find the rest and rejuvenation you need? These are difficult times. Coronavirus, financial meltdown, race-relations, and more.And all of this is having a major impact on nonprofits.Leadership has never been more challenging.It’s exhausting. It can even be overwhelming.And in the midst of this, many of us are finding it harder than ever to take a break. I’m feeling it. Other leaders I speak with are feeling it.Chances are you’re feeling it as well. This episode couldn’t come at a better time for me (and maybe you too). “Need a break? How to find the rest and rejuvenation you need.” Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * Article on Canadian Health Charities: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/health-charities-1.5651328  * Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn  * Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman

Are you ready? Ready to be a leader who makes a lasting difference?Yes, you’ll make mistakes, yes you’ll face problems.But these are things that will make you a stronger leader.It’s time to be the leader you’re meant to be. When I started as a leader, I really didn’t know the first thing about intentional, courageous leadership. I fumbled along making mistake after mistake. In the past couple of episodes, I’ve shared with you the truths you need to succeed as a new leader (and the mistakes you’ll want to avoid).Part 1 - “Welcome to leadership, here’s your badge & gun.” Part 2 - “Welcome to leadership, here’s your bulletproof vest.”Part 3 - “Welcome to leadership, here’s your towel & apron.”  This is “Leadership 101 - Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way.”Today is part 4, Here’s your superhero suit. You do more than wish the world was a better place. You go beyond donating your money and volunteering your time. You’ve aligned your profession, your life, with making a difference. You’re changing the world. You are the Hero we’ve been looking for!Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm   * Listen to Part 1 of the Leadership 101 series here: Episode 28   * Listen to Part 2 of the Leadership 101 series here: Episode 29   * Listen to Part 3 of the Leadership 101 series here: Episode 30

What kind of a leader do you hope to become?What does a great leader look like to you?And what are your odds of becoming one?Here’s how you can be a leader who makes a lasting difference. When I started as a leader, I really didn’t know the first thing about intentional, courageous leadership. I fumbled along making mistake after mistake.In the past couple of episodes, I’ve shared with you the truths you need to succeed as a new leader (and the mistakes you’ll want to avoid).Part 1 - “Welcome to leadership, here’s your badge & gun.” Part 2 - “Welcome to leadership, here’s your bulletproof vest.”  This is “Leadership 101 - Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way.”Today is part 3, Here’s your towel & apron. If you want to bring out the absolute best in those you lead, this episode is for you.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm   * Listen to Part 1 of the Leadership 101 series here: Episode 28   * Listen to Part 2 of the Leadership 101 series here: Episode 29

Problems are part of leadership (you already know that).But big problems can leave a lasting impact on you.One crisis I faced early in my leadership journey made me ready to quit leadership.Here’s how I survived. This is “Leadership 101 - Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way.”Today is part 2, “Here’s your bulletproof vest.”When I started as a leader, I really didn’t know the first thing about intentional, courageous leadership. I fumbled along making mistake after mistake.In my first leadership role, things were going along really well, and then suddenly…We made some mistakes, big problems arose.And then it got worse. Leaders quit.It became absolutely overwhelming for me.I was at my breaking point. Honestly, I was done. I was looking for a non-leadership job. Thankfully, a veteran leader stepped in to help the organization and to help me.Here’s the lessons I learned from that painful experience.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm   * Listen to Part 1 of the Leadership 101 series here: Episode 28

It’s the biggest mistake I ever made in leadership.Most leaders make this mistake when starting out.Here’s how to identify the thinking that leads to this mistake.And how to turn this thinking around. When I started as a leader, I really didn’t know the first thing about intentional, courageous leadership. I fumbled along making mistake after mistake.In the next couple of episodes, I share the truths you need to succeed as a new leader (and the mistakes you’ll want to avoid). This is “Leadership 101 - Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way.”Today is part 1, Here’s your badge and gun.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Has fear become your enemy.Challenging you, taunting you, and holding you back.How do you become a confident, courageous leader?How do you beat fear at its own game? The truth is, we have some good reasons for fear.A recent Stats Canada survey reveals that more than 1/3 of Canadian workers fear losing their job because of COVID-19. (I suspect the stats are similar elsewhere).Then there’s the fear of coronavirus - fear for yourself, your loved ones, and what about the impact of the expected second wave?And then all the other fears that come with life and leadership.And, if you’re like me, you occasionally throw in an irrational fear or two for good measure. ;)So what do you do? How do you beat fear at its own game?The key is how you approach your fears.Fear will never be your friend, but it can be your ally. In today’s episode, I share the three simple truths you need to recognize and apply in order to make fear your ally.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Are you facing challenges, impossibilities, and overwhelm as a leader?There is so much you need to do.And there is so much you need to learn.Where do you begin? What are the secrets you need to know?And are there principles that work in times of crisis as well as times of success? I’m here to tell you an emphatic, “Yes!” And they are critical and transformational no matter what the circumstances. Today I’m going to share with you the Three Most Important Leadership Skills for your Leadership JourneyAnd as always, I will include some simple action steps you can take today! You have the potential to be a great leader -- one who makes a lasting difference.These three keys will empower you to become a leader people love to follow. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Life is just a little too crazy right now.People are expecting more and more from you.You have demands coming from all directions.So, what do you do when it’s all a bit too much? In today’s episode, I share three simple strategies that will help you rise above the “too-much.”Not only can you use this method to handle the “too-much,” you just might find it makes your a stronger person and a more courageous leader. Here’s what to do if it’s all feeling like too much.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * World Health Organization link: https://www.who.int/mental_health/en/  * Canadian Mental Health link: https://ca.portal.gs/  * USA Mental Health link: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ 

Do you want to become a great leader?Do you desire to be the kind of leader who makes a real difference?But where do you begin, what’s the secret?The secret is the growth happening inside you. As John Maxwell observes, “As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.” Some of your most painful leadership moments will become some of your greatest moments. They won’t be easy, but they can be transformational.Today we’re continuing with A step-by-step guide to the 9 habits that will make you a great leader. In the first episode, we dove into the Daily Three habits. In last week’s episode, we dove into the Weekly Three habits.In today’s episode, we look at the “Strategy Three” -- Three habits with simple action steps that will transform your leadership and your lifeCommit to and follow these habits, as you do you will become a Leader People Love to Follow.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Listen to Part 1 of this series here: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/022    * Listen to Part 2 of this series here: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/023  

Do you want to become a great leader?Do you desire to be the kind of leader who makes a real difference?But where do you begin, what’s the secret?The secret is the growth happening inside you. As John Maxwell observes, “As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.” Some of your most painful leadership moments will become some of your greatest moments. They won’t be easy, but they can be transformational.Today we’re continuing with A step-by-step guide to the 9 habits that will make you a great leader. In the last episode, we dove into the Daily Three habits.In today’s episode, we look at the “Weekly Three” -- Three habits with simple action steps that will transform your leadership and your lifeCommit to and follow these habits and you do you will become a Leader People Love to Follow. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Listen to Part 1 of this series here: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/022  

Do you want to become a great leader?Do you desire to be the kind of leader who makes a real difference?But where do you begin, what’s the secret?The secret is the growth happening inside you. As John Maxwell observes, “As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.”Today I’m sharing with you: A step-by-step guide to the 9 habits that will make you a great leader. They are the ABC’s of Leadership Growth:Act Today (Great leaders prioritize Action)Believe in Yourself (Great leaders believe in themselves)Celebrate every Step (Great leaders Celebrate the little wins)Design your Tribe (Great leaders choose their influencers)Embrace Failure (Great leaders embrace & learn from failure)Foster Awareness (Great leaders know themselves)Grow Daily (Great leaders prioritize daily growth)Hope Courageously (Great leaders are champions of hope)Invest Intentionally (Great leaders intentionally invest in themselves and others) In today’s episode, we look at the “Daily Three” -- Three habits with simple action steps that will transform your leadership and your lifeCommit to and follow these habits and you do you will become a Leader People Love to Follow.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, ““Leading in Times of Crisis” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis

Have you ever made a bad decision? We all have. Leaders make mistakes.And sometimes we make that bad decision worse.But, these can actually be to your advantage.  I’ve made some bad decisions in my time -- both in life and in leadership.And although they’ve caused problems and sometimes they have cost me dearly, I’ve learned something.Bad decisions are not the end. You’ll make some mistakes, but you don’t have to make them worse. Here’s how to recover from a bad decision.Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, ““Leading in Times of Crisis” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis 

Hate making tough decisions?But you’re committed to being a courageous leader and making tough decisions is part of leadership.How do you survive tough decisions?And is there a way you can make them easier? Yes, there is!! This week’s episode is all about just that.“Tough Decisions: How to survive them (and make them easier).”Tough decisions don’t go away on their own. In fact, they tend to get worse.But you’re not an “avoiding leader” you’re a “courageous leader.” And I’m here to help you be courageous in the face of tough decisions with the 5 essential steps you need to take to navigate a tough decision. Real-life actionable steps to survive those tough decisions and even make them easier. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your “Leading in Times of Crisis” checklist today!.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis  * Episode 19: Tough Decisions: How to stop avoiding them (and making them worse).  * Episode 14: How to Process your Emotions. 

Hate making tough decisions?Me too!I often wish they’d just go away all on their own, but they don’tIn fact, avoiding tough decisions only makes them worse. In today’s episode, we’re looking at tough decisions. How to stop avoiding them (and making them worse).I share the 5 essential steps you need to take to navigate a tough decision. Tough decisions are just that, tough -- but the steps that are laid out in today’s episode will help you to stop avoiding them (and even survive them).You’ve got this.Are you ready, let’s dive in.Oh, and before you do, here’s the nine questions I share to help you Act Strategically:What are the organizational priorities that apply here?What insight & wisdom can you gather from others?What does the situation require?What does your boss require?What does your team require?What’s your decision?Why are you making this decision?How will you communicate this decision?When will you communicate this decision?Enjoy! ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your “Leading in Times of Crisis” checklist today!.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis  * Episode 14: How to Process Your Emotions

Do you hate conflict? Tend to avoid it at all costs?Does the thought of a difficult conversation make you want to run for the hills?It feels like a western showdown where someone is not coming out alive, and it just might be you!Here’s how to survive difficult conversations like a pro. Confession time. I hate having difficult conversations.I get anxious and worried. I often lose sleep.I’ve learned that I’m not a confrontational person by nature. But I’ve also learned that conflict and difficult conversations are part of leadership. An important part.I may want to avoid them, but that’s not the path of effective, courageous leadership.People don’t follow a leader who avoids conflict and difficult conversations. I’ve had my fair share of difficult conversations over my 28 years of leadership. I still don’t enjoy them, but I’ve learned how to survive those difficult conversations and even how to master conflict like a pro.“Survive a difficult conversation? How to master conflict like a pro.” Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free “Difficult Conversations Survival Guide.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/difficult

You want to be a great leader, right?You know effective leadership is critical, especially in this time of crisis. But, you’re a new leader and we’ve never faced times like this.How do you help your team survive and even thrive in these times? (And maybe even become a better leader yourself?) In this episode, I share, “How to set your team up for success (and become a leader people love to follow).” Often as new leaders, we feel a little unsure of ourselves. Do I have what it takes to lead my team? How do I lead them and help them succeed?And now we add the pressure of this current coronavirus crisis and it can be absolutely overwhelming. Imposter-syndrome has never been more rampant (nor more understandable). We’ve never faced anything like this before.But I’ve got some good news. A way to shift away from the uncertainty. A way to lead with courage and confidence. (A great antidote to imposter-syndrome.)The secret, it’s not really about you. It’s about those you lead.The key is shifting your focus from what you don’t know, to simply caring and connecting with those you lead. In this episode, I share the 6 steps to powerfully connect with those you lead.This is How to set your team up for success (and become a leader people love to follow).Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:  * Grab your complete checklist, “Leading in Times of Crisis” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisisOther episodes on leadership during Coronavirus:   * Coronavirus: Leading in Times of Crisis.  * How do you lead when you’re as scared as everyone else?  * How to Process your Emotions.  * Our New Normal: How to work from home.  * Our New Normal: How to lead from home. 

There’s nothing normal about these days.Not only are you working from home, you’re leading from home.And chances are, you and your team weren’t ready for this.How do you excel as a leader in this new reality? When this crisis first hit we were dealing with each day, each moment as they came. Surviving the moment seemed our best strategy. But we realize that this crisis is not going to depart as quickly as it arrived, it’s going to be here for some time yet. And it’s impact will be felt for years to come. Now more than ever, you need a leadership strategy. You need to courageously lead in this time of crisis.Today we’re talking about… Our New Normal: How to lead from home. Here’s your Leadership Action Steps:Create your Team Listening strategy -- How will I listen to my team today?Create your Team Priorities strategy -- How will I set clear priorities and compelling goals with my team?Create your Team Productivity strategy -- How will I help my team be productive today?Create your Team Communication strategy -- How will I communicate with my team today?Enjoy the episode and remember to grab your Leading in Times of Crisis checklist.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your Complete Checklist, “Leading in Times of Crisis.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis Other episodes on leadership during Coronavirus:   * Coronavirus: Leading in Times of Crisis.  * How do you lead when you’re as scared as everyone else?  * How to Process your Emotions.  * Our New Normal: How to work from home.

Are you struggling to adjust to this new reality?Routines, habits, productivity have all been up-ended.Even our sense of the passage of time is all messed up.How do we adjust to this bizarre working reality? In this episode, I’m providing some practical advice for you (and those you lead) on how to be productive and maintain some normality while working from home.Three simple action steps you can do today to create your new work-from-home routine.Create New RoutinesSet Actionable GoalsCreate Real-life Accountability This is our new normal: How to work from home.Until next time,Todd ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * Chris Bailey’s A Life of Productivity podcast -- https://alifeofproductivity.com/simple-ways-to-make-yourself-accountable/  * FocusMate: https://www.focusmate.com/ Other episodes on leadership during Coronavirus:   * Coronavirus: Leading in Times of Crisis.  * How do you lead when you’re as scared as everyone else?  * How to Process your Emotions. 

Emotions are running high.Anxiety, worry and so many other emotions are constant.Adding to the challenges you face as a leader.How do you keep your emotions from holding you back? This week I’m walking you through a step-by-step, simple way to process your emotions. It was inspired by a fantastic Instagram post from Arianna Huffington (link below).Notice ItName ItFeel ItRelax Into It We may feel like suppressing or ignoring these negative emotions, but that’s not healthy for you and counter-productive to effective leadership.Here’s “How to Process your Emotions.” Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * Make sure you follow Arianna Huffington: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IrN9oJCO6/ Other episodes on leadership during Coronavirus:   * Coronavirus: Leading in Times of Crisis.  * How do you lead when you’re as scared as everyone else? 

As a leader, you’ve never had to deal with anything like this before.Uncertainty, pressure, and anxiety have become our constant companions in this global health crisis.How do you lead when you feel like you’re falling apart inside?If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, this episode is for you. And I’m feeling it too. So… This week, I’m sharing the 4 steps I’m using to overcome the overwhelm. Nothing profound. Simply a practical, actionable way to deal with anxiety. Four simple steps:Get ClaritySet a StrategyTake ActionEvaluate Results Each step has a series of questions to help you deal with the anxiety and overcome the overwhelm. As leaders, we need to Keep Calm and Lead On. Here’s, “How do you lead when you’re as scared as everyone else?” Hope this helps. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * Last week’s episode: Coronavirus: Leading in Times of Crisis. 

Coronavirus is a global crisis.The fear, anxiety, and repercussions of COVID-19 are greatly impacting your team (and you as well).Now, more than ever, your team needs courageous leadership.Here’s How to lead in times of crisis. In today’s episode, I’m sharing some straight talk on Coronavirus and it’s impact upon you and your leadership. I’ll share the three essential steps you need to take to lead effectively and courageously in this crisis (and any time of crisis).And I’ll share some very practical help for you in this time. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Feeling overwhelmed with all of this?Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelmGet The Facts:  * World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019  * Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html   * Centre for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

Let’s be honest, leadership can be overwhelming and a little scary.As a  new leader, you face difficulties that are bigger than you.Will these challenges make you or will they break you?It all comes down to developing a posture of growth. That’s the power of growth, it turns leadership challenges into leadership triumphs. This is the sixth and final episode in our Foundations of Courageous Leadership series. And this one is a game-changer. In fact, I can promise you if you apply this foundation to your life and leadership, it will pay dividends like nothing else in life. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm Other Episodes in this series:  * Part 1: Courageous leadership is the difference-maker.  * Part 2: This one thing will make or break your leadership.  * Part 3: Want to be a courageous leader? This one skill you must master.  * Part 4: How to inspire your team to make a real difference.  * Part 5: To-do list overwhelm? Here’s the secret great leaders know. 

Do you have way too much to do?You don’t know how you can keep up with it all!And yet, great leaders get stuff done! How do they do it?Leaders get clarity on the true priorities, then prioritize those priorities.This is their secret to getting done what must get done? If you’re ready for some very practical and highly actionable steps to getting done what you need to get done, this episode is for you. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.** Correction: In the podcast I called Shackleton’s ship the Endeavour, my mistake, it was the Endurance. I highly recommend Alfred Lansing’s book, Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm Other Episodes in this series:  * Part 1: Courageous leadership is the difference-maker.  * Part 2: This one thing will make or break your leadership.  * Part 3: Want to be a courageous leader? This one skill you must master.  * Part 4: How to inspire your team to make a real difference. 

I have a question for you. Do you want those you lead to simply do their job?Or, do you want them to go above and beyond?Do you want them to strive to make a difference?If you want to be a courageous leader who leads a great team, then you need to learn The Power of Passion. Are you ready? Let’s dive in. In this episode, I walk you through a step-by-step process for creating your simple, motivational passion statement for yourself.Here it is for future reference.Choose one word to describe the kind of creativity you want to bring to work (add to the first blank).Choose one word to describe the kind of leadership you want to bring to work (add to the second blank).Choose one word to describe the kind of difference you want to make at work, then turn this into your “So that” statement (third blank).“I choose to be an authentic, ________, ________ leader, so that ______________________.”——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:  * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * HBR Article: Why Are We Here? hbr.org/2019/11/why-are-we-here Other Episodes in this series:  * Part 1: Courageous leadership is the difference-maker.  * Part 2: This one thing will make or break your leadership.  * Part 3: Want to be a courageous leader? This one skill you must master.

What if there was a simple trick to radically improve your leadership?And what if that simple trick was something you already know how to do.Want to be a courageous leader? This one skill you must master. It’s not position, it’s not power, its caring.“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” John Maxwell Here’s “The simple trick to becoming a better leader, fast!” ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelmOther Episodes in this series:  * Part 1: Courageous leadership is the difference-maker.  * Part 2: This one thing will make or break your leadership. 

You want to be a  great leader.And there are so many things to learn and master.But is there one thing that’s you must do?Yes, there is — one trait that is most critical. Hello, my friends. Welcome to the New Nonprofit Leader podcast. I’m your host, Todd MacPherson. And we’re in a 6 part podcast series on the Foundations of Courageous Leadership Becoming the kind of leader people love to follow is a challenging journey -- after all, leadership is quite complex. But I have found there are a few foundational principles all good leaders have in common. And today’s is the most critical foundation of them all. This foundation will empower your growth, inspire your team, and generate goodwill when you make mistakes. But if you lack this foundation, your leadership will be bankrupt before you know it.This is the one thing that will make or break your leadership.It’s the Power of Character (and how to improve your authentic character).Are you ready? Let’s dive in. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelmOther Episodes in this series:  * Part 1: Courageous leadership is the difference-maker. 

While teaching a leadership fundamentals course a number of years ago, a student asked me what I felt was the most important fundamental in leadership.After reflection, I realized I couldn’t provide “the one” most important foundation; there’s more than one because leadership is a complex thing.However, over the years, I have discovered that there are six foundations of courageous leadership. So, if you want to make a difference in this world! But you find it difficult because there are so many demands and so much to do.You find yourself wondering, “Where do I begin?”If you’ve asked yourself, “How do I become a leader who makes a difference?” Then this 6-part podcast series, Foundations in Courageous Leadership is for you. You see, Courageous Leadership is the difference-maker. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * Episode 5: Your most important skill to become the leader people love to follow. 

You want to make a real difference as a leader, right?And you want to be a great leader.But there are so many leadership skills you need to develop.So, where do you begin? In this episode, I give you that answer.Here’s “Your most important skill to become the leader people love to follow.” It’s all about listening.The Power of ListeningThe Heart of ListeningThe Secret to Listeing So dive into this podcast for the most important skill you need to become the leader people love to follow. Enjoy the episode.Oh, and here are the questions to help you stay curious while listening:What are they talking about? (Are you sure?)Why are they telling you this? (Are you sure?)How can you help them? (What would be most valuable to them?)——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

New Nonprofit Leader Podcast - Episode 04 Does your day tend to get away from you?The urgent always seem to take over your day?Are you struggling to get done what you need to get done?Here’s the secret you’ve been looking for.  “Master your day. The secret to being productive.” Welcome to episode 4 where I’ll share with you a simple process for gaining the productivity you want and the sanity you need.It’s all about priorities.As Dwight Eisenhower said, "What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important."  Enjoy the episode. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes!  Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! ——————Links mentioned in this episode:  * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm  * Episode 3: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/nnl03  * Episode 1: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/nnl01

New Nonprofit Leader Podcast - Episode 03 Hello, my friends. Welcome to the New Nonprofit Leader podcast.  Do you feel like you need to project confidence as a new leader?But your inside voice is screaming, “What if they find out I’m faking it?!?”Do you wonder if you have what it takes?Self-confidence is an important trait of good leadership, so how do you get it? The key lies in leveraging the Confidence--Competence Loop.Here’s “How to build your confidence as a new leader.”Are you ready? Let’s dive in.——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes!  Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:  * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

New Nonprofit Leader Podcast - Episode 02 Do you feel absolutely overwhelmed?Like your list of things to do has swallowed you whole.Are you desperate to find a way to overcome overwhelm?Then this episode is for you. Many who listening to this podcast work in the charitable sector — where the needs of those you serve outnumber the people, time and money you have to meet them.So I can virtually guarantee that you, as a leader, have experienced times of overwhelm as well… your inbox is overflowing, projects are due yesterday, or maybe your to-do list is exhausting. Whatever it is, if you’re going to survive - let alone thrive - as a leader, you need to have a strategy for overcoming overwhelm.So if you’re ready to show Overwhelm who is boss, listen to this episode, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.”Enjoy the episode. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes!  Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!——————Links mentioned in this episode:  * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

New Nonprofit Leader Podcast - Episode 01Hello, my friends. Welcome to the New Nonprofit Leader podcast. I’m your host, Todd MacPherson. And this is the very first episode of this new podcast. So...Are you a leader in your organization?Do you sometimes find leadership challenging (maybe even a little terrifying)?Yet, you think you just might have what it takes to be a good leader!If you want to become a leader that makes a lasting impact, this podcast is for you. My goal with this podcast is to help new leaders at nonprofit organizations, survive and thrive in their leadership role.I didn’t always realize how essential leadership is, but after 28 years in nonprofit leadership, I have come to realize that leadership is the most critical element to the success of any organization and any mission. As leadership expert John Maxwell famously states, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” So, if you’re ready to survive and even thrive as a leader, listen to this episode on “Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow.”Enjoy the episode. ——————Subscribe & Review in iTunes:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!