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S01 E10 - The Joy of Lifelong Learning in Nonprofits | Michele Freeman on Cultivate

S01 E10 - The Joy of Lifelong Learning in Nonprofits | Michele Freeman on Cultivate

Update: 2025-05-06
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In this episode of Cultivate, Michele Freeman, Chief People Officer at Thinkery, shares her insights on leadership, empowerment, and the nonprofit sector. She discusses the importance of lifelong learning, the joy of working in a mission-driven organization, and how parenting influences her leadership style. Michele emphasizes the collective responsibility of workplace culture and the need for curiosity and engagement within teams. She also addresses the challenges of making tough decisions and the significance of self-awareness in leadership, particularly in preventing burnout among nonprofit leaders. In this conversation, Michele Freeman discusses the complexities of leading in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement, strategic planning, and the balance between compensation and work-life balance. She shares insights on the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations and the need for transparency in career growth opportunities. Michele also reflects on the significance of kindness and integrity in leadership, and the dual role of human resources in advocating for both the organization and its employees.

Michele's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfreemanatx/

I hope you enjoyed :)
Wendy

#nonprofit #leadership #hr #servantleadership #communityengagement #employeegrowth #challenges #corevalues #strategicplanning #funding

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S01 E10 - The Joy of Lifelong Learning in Nonprofits | Michele Freeman on Cultivate

S01 E10 - The Joy of Lifelong Learning in Nonprofits | Michele Freeman on Cultivate

Wendy F. Adams