Podcast appearances and mentions of Linda C Hartley

Vivien Hoexter is the Principal for H2Growth Strategies LLC and the author of Big Impact: Insights & Stories from America's Non-Profit Leaders. On today’s show, Vivien shares inspirational stories about nonprofits, what makes an amazing non-profit leader successful in their mission, and the steps it takes to really bring change and impact into an underserved sector in the community.    Key Takeaways: [4:40] Vivien interviewed 47 non-profit leaders for her book and shares the 7 principles she discovered. [6:30] Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are among the most important characteristics of a really successful leader. [8:45] These non-profit leaders have mentors throughout their professional and personal lives. [10:45] How do leaders find talented people to join their organization?  [15:30] Everyone wants to be able to work for and contribute to something of purpose and meaning.  [17:25] Vivien shares an example of CEO Richard Shadyac and how he built meaning and engagement for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  [21:10] Successful nonprofits were really clear about their goals and they only had one or two. [25:25] You have to come at the problem from many different angles. It’s often not just enough to be an advocate or to litigate.  In many cases, you have to change social norms. [34:00] It takes time to make sustainable change. [36:10] How do successful nonprofits manage their partnerships? [41:20] Disruption in the non-profit sector is actually not a very good thing. Vivien explains why.  [45:20] What is the most important thing Vivien tells millennials who want to join a nonprofit?  [51:00] If we really want to create an effect, nonprofits have to partner with businesses and government. [55:25] Professional development for non-profit staff is critical, yet it doesn’t happen enough.    Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast H2Growth Strategies Vivien Hoexter on LinkedIn Big Impact, by Vivien Hoexter and Linda C. Hartley Leon Botstein Tara Perry  Shael Polakow-Suransky Richard C. Shadyac Jr. Billy Shore Evan Wolfson

Vivien Hoexter and Linda C. Hartley, principals of H2Growth Strategies LLC, will discuss their new book, Big Impact:Insights & Stories from America’s Non-Profit Leaders. The book highlights nonprofit leaders from the U.S. and abroad who have found solutions to some of the world’s most vexing societal problems. Hoexter and Hartley will also share insights on how these change-makers are implementing solutions in their communities, the qualities these leaders possess, and lessons learned that maybe useful to emerging nonprofit leaders.   Call in live at (347) 884-8121. You don't need an account to listen, but, if you want to participate in an online chat, open a listener-only account at https://secure.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx?type=listener to participate in a live chat. Visit Valeriefleonard.com. Archived episodes may be found at http://Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes, Podcast Chart, Blubrry and Stitcher.

Welcome to the 80th episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing Family values. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!   Key Takeaways: Dykes on Bikes kick us off Solemn: remember Pulse nightclub Flamboyant: calendars and high walkers Risque: Bears and furries (go Rochester!) Solidarity: churches, unions Corporate: Apple, Kaiser, Uber Political: Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris, mayor-elect London Breed, my man Gavin! Progress: SFPD, Sheriff’s Dept and SFFD A few days ago I had a conversation with Vivien Hoexster from H2 Growth Strategies. We were talking about the book she wrote with her partner Linda C. Hartley, “Big Impact: Insights & Stories From America’s Non-­‐Profit Leaders” and we got into a deep conversation about how the Freedom to Marry movement evolved. For years, this has been a family event for us. I want them to see what’s happening in our community and celebrate progress. Most of all I want them to see love and support. My friend Pastor Steve Stone from Heartsong church in Tennessee shared with me a letter he wrote in response to an email from “Beth” wanting to know if Steve and Heartsong had an open and affirming atmosphere to people of all walks of life. His reply was accepted as the stance of Heartsong Church on Monday, January 20, 2003 and included this passage: “We would rather stand before the Lord someday and hear him say, ‘You were a bit too liberal about the homosexual thing’, than to hear him say, ‘Your attitude about homosexuality really hurt some of my children and actually kept them from coming to know me and spend life with me.’” I decided that I could live my life with that philosophy, and go to my Creator open to the outcome. Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness. Love & Gratitude, Rob Facebook Live for today’s show: https://www.facebook.com/givingbackpodcast/videos/vb.251634948541557/605156716522710/  Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast

H2Growth Strategies LLC, founded by Linda C. Hartley and Vivien Hoexter, advises executive staff and board members to improve performance, build leadership, and increase revenues for sustainable growth and impact. Working with mission-driven clients, H2Growth leverages its expertise and talents to create a more enlightened world. Services include strategic and succession planning, board development, leadership and CSR training, executive coaching, fundraising and advocacy. Their recent book, Big Impact: Insights & Stories from America's Non-Profit Leaders, is the topic of today's ChangeMakers podcast. You can order the book online at www.http://h2growthstrategies.com/ Linda C. Hartley, Principal Hartley combines an MBA in management (NYU-Stern) with over 35 years experience working with boards and staff to achieve their strategic and financial goals. Through board building and development initiatives, she has helped U.S. and international organizations raise over $800 million. Vivien Hoexter, Principal Hoexter combines an MBA in marketing (Wharton-UPENN) with over 20 years experience working with nonprofits and foundations to develop strategic plans, refine strategies, market more effectively, and increase both contributed and earned revenues. She also coaches executives currently in leadership roles and/or transitioning to new ones.

Linda C. Hartley co-authored, “Big Impact: Insights and Stories from America’s Non-Profits” with Vivien Hoexter.