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Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutionsleading with "nice" with Mathieu YuillSend us a textRE-RELEASE CURATED BY: Jordana Merkin, Voice for Good What makes a good leader? If you’re an executive director in a nonprofit, you're probably thinking about how you can be more effective and motivate your team to create a bigger impact. But what are these qualities you should have to inspire others? To learn more about what makes a great leader, I sat down with Mathieu Yuill, Founder of Leading with a Nice, consultancy that develops leaders. Mathieu has more than 25 years of...
2022-08-0838 min
Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutionsleading with "nice" with Mathieu YuillSend us a textWhat makes a good leader? If you’re an executive director in a nonprofit, you're probably thinking about how you can be more effective and motivate your team to create a bigger impact. But what are these qualities you should have to inspire others? To learn more about what makes a great leader, I sat down with Mathieu Yuill, Founder of Leading with a Nice, consultancy that develops leaders. Mathieu has more than 25 years of experience in the field of communication and marketing, as well as a master's degree in management and...
2022-05-0235 min
Leading With Nice Interview SeriesWhat Teaching Autistic Children Can Teach You About Leadership with Amanda YuillAmanda Yuill made a counter-intuitive choice many years ago: to become a full-time supply teacher. This career move provided her the opportunity to research gaps she saw in the education system and publish three books. Amanda’s latest book — What's the Difference?: Building on Autism Strengths, Skills and Talents in Your Classrooms — provides teachers with tools and strategies to help autistic students be at their best. But beneath that are some great lessons on leadership and developing a posture of deeper understanding. Find out why on today’s episode.
2022-02-1731 min
Leading With Nice DailyEmerging Business Trends in 2020 - Day FiveUsing technology intentionally in your workspace is a business trend that has been amplified by COVID-19. However, most workplaces fall short of what they could be doing and capitalizing on. Today we look at what the "next step" in the adoption of technology use looks like and why you want to do it.
2020-07-1702 minLeading With Nice DailyEmerging Business Trends in 2020 - Day FourWho is the coach for your reports and employees? Are you the only one? Is this your strongest skill? Companies and organizations who invest in coaching for their employees are retaining top talent because people want to be at their best. Today we talk about why you should be doing this.
2020-07-1602 minLeading With Nice DailyEmerging Business Trends in 2020 - Day ThreeWinning organizations who are winning are the ones that have invested in defining effective leadership and great teams. The best way to approach this is through a coach, facilitator or consultant and using assessments. Today we look at how this is done.
2020-07-1501 minLeading With Nice DailyEmerging Business Trends in 2020 - Day TwoDoes your company or organization invest in its human capital? More than paying for conferences and development opportunities, companies who are attracting and retaining top young talent are the ones that invest in their employee's work-life balance.
2020-07-1402 minLeading With Nice DailyEmerging Business Trends in 2020 - Day OneThis week we're looking at trends that are being accelerated in the latter half of 2020. Today we look at the trend of decreasing reliance on age-based metrics for promotions and leadership opportunities.
2020-07-1302 minLeading With Nice DailyFive topics you and your team should discuss - Day FiveDiversity in the workplace is more than just the colour of our skin. It's age, background, experience and more. Today we look at why this is great and why it can be hard.
2020-07-1002 minLeading With Nice DailyFive topics you and your team should discuss - Day FourThe way we give feedback may need to be changed depending on how you're doing it. If you're the manager/director/CEO that is doing employee reviews, you want to listen to today's episode.
2020-07-0902 minLeading With Nice DailyFive topics you and your team should discuss - Day ThreeEthics. You might think it's always been an important topic. But the reality is more CEOs have been removed over the past decade for ethical and morale failures than ever before.
2020-07-0802 minLeading With Nice DailyFive topics you and your team should discuss - Day TwoToday we discuss employee experience. Employees have moved beyond employee engagement and now want to know how the experience working at your organization is more than just a paycheque.
2020-07-0702 minLeading With Nice DailyFive topics you and your team should discuss - Day OneThis week we're looking at five topics you and your team should be discussing. Today we look at the normalization of defects.
2020-07-0602 minLeading With Nice DailyWhy you should be doing a DISC assessment - Day FourToday we're going to talk about someone who has a high "S" behaviour. Stability, speed, security. These are all words that describe someone who is high or low on this scale.
2020-07-0201 minLeading With Nice DailyWhy you should be doing a DISC assessment - Day ThreeToday we look at someone who has a high I - or interpersonal behaviour. How do you feel about this person and how do you work with them?
2020-07-0101 minLeading With Nice DailyWhy you should be doing a DISC assessment - Day TwoToday we look at what a high D personality looks like and conversely, what someone who is low on the D scale might be like.
2020-06-3001 minLeading With Nice DailyWhy you should be doing a DISC assessment - Day OneDISC is a great way to help your team reach their full potential. This week we're going to discuss how it can help you and your team.
2020-06-2902 minLeading With Nice DailyWhy you should be doing a DISC assessment - Day FiveWe wrap up this week our look at DISC assessments with someone who charts on the C scale. C stands for compliance. What does it mean if you're high or low C? Today we discuss this.
2020-06-2602 minLeading With Nice DailyLessons from the LWN Interview Series Podcast - Day FiveMaking people feel welcome very quickly is a great leadership skill. Today we discuss how Penny Kirlik is intentional in making people feel like they belong.
2020-06-2602 minLeading With Nice DailyLessons from the LWN Interview Series Podcast - Day FourToday we discuss what we learned from Amy Gorecki. She is the Executive Director of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario and her big lesson to dealing with many volunteers is to over-over communicate.
2020-06-2502 minLeading With Nice DailyLessons from the LWN Interview Series Podcast - Day ThreeToday we continue our learning from the Leading With Nice Interview Series podcast that launched yesterday. Today we discuss what we learned from Dan Goddard, a pastor from Moose Jaw who did a deep dive into what to do with leaders who have a morale failure.
2020-06-2402 minLeading With Nice DailyLessons from the LWN Interview Series Podcast - Day TwoDJ HORNS! Today the Leading With Nice Interview Series launches. So this week on the LWN Daily we're talking about lessons from some of the leaders we spoke with on the Interview Series podcast. Today we talk about Hero Making, a lesson from Paul Magnus.
2020-06-2302 minLeading With Nice DailyLessons from the LWN Interview Series Podcast - Day OneThis week we are launching a brand new podcast. Launching on Tuesday, June 23 our brand new podcast, the Leading With Nice Interview Series podcast. Today we talk about what we learned from Jack Armstrong, colour commentator for the Toronto Raptors.
2020-06-2202 minLeading With Nice DailyStress - Day FiveToday you're encouraged to ask yourself some questions now that you have completed the Stress Quotient Report.
2020-06-1902 minLeading With Nice DailyStress - Day FourToday we look at the four stress symptoms that lead to stress. Physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural.
2020-06-1802 minLeading With Nice DailyStress - Day ThreeWhy does the Stress Quotient Report sometimes return 0 or less than 25 in some categories. This is not to be alarming. If you were experiencing stress in all seven areas, it would be emergency time.
2020-06-1702 minLeading With Nice DailyStress - Day TwoStress can be seen in seven unique areas. Today we discuss the Stress Quotient Report we offer. When you and your team takes this free assessment, it gives you the language and awareness on how to proactively address stress.
2020-06-1601 minLeading With Nice DailyStress - Day OneThis week we're looking at stress. Stress is always in the workplace, but there are ways to manage it, address it and actually solve it. This week we discuss what stress is and a report Leading With Nice offers to help with it.
2020-06-1502 minLeading With Nice DailyLong-Distance Leadership - Day FiveHow are you going to be at your best when leading from a distance. You need to set boundaries for you and yourself. Today we discuss what that can look like.
2020-06-1203 minLeading With Nice DailyLong-Distance Leadership - Day FourBuilding trust online can be difficult. Trust is often built in-person through physical and verbal actions. When we're not interacting and everyone is just a head and shoulders version of themselves, trust needs to be built with intentionality when you're leading from a distance.
2020-06-1102 minLeading With Nice DailyLong-Distance Leadership - Day ThreeThere are three action steps you should take as a long-distance leader. There's been lots of change as we move into a virtual leadership position. How has it impacted you?
2020-06-1002 minLeading With Nice DailyLong-Distance Leadership - Day TwoAs a leader, your job is to get results and inspire other people. The long-distance leader needs to be intentional about focusing on others while we're leading from a distance.
2020-06-0902 minLeading With Nice DailyLong-Distance Leadership - Day OneThis week we're looking at long-distance leadership. While your colleagues and reports might be around the corner or down the street, there is still a keyboard, mouse and monitor between you. Today we look at how coaching can be accomplished when you are meeting in a virtual workplace.
2020-06-0802 minLeading With Nice DailyDysfunctions of a Team - Day FiveToday we complete out look at the model Patrick Lencioni presented in his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Today's issue we tackle is inattention to results. If you're this far along the process in a dysfunctional team and you don't deal with all the other issues they you probably aren't paying attention to the results.
2020-06-0502 minLeading With Nice DailyDysfunctions of a Team - Day FourAs we work through Patrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team we arrive at the fourth level: Avoidance of Accountability. When we're not keeping each other accountable, we miss so many opportunities for big and meaningful wins. Today we discuss what it looks like when we aren't holding each other accountable.
2020-06-0403 minLeading With Nice DailyDysfunctions of a Team - Day ThreeOn today's episode we're talking about the third level of dysfunction: lack of commitment. Lack of commitment keeps us from seeing what really matters through to the end. Today we discuss what that looks like and the implications of not being attentive to commitment.
2020-06-0302 minLeading With Nice DailyDysfunctions of a Team - Day TwoIn yesterday's episode, we discussed the first layer teams need to address on their way to being a highly effective team - trust. Today we turn to the ability to have conflict.
2020-06-0202 minLeading With Nice DailyDysfunctions of a Team - Day OneTeams can have accomplishments, but are they working at a level of effectiveness where they are truly inspiring others, building loyalty and getting results as best they can? Often teams are dysfunctional at some level. This week we're talking about the model Patrick Lencioni presented in his book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
2020-06-0102 minLeading With Nice DailyCulture Change Process - Day FiveToday we look again at the scorecard. This step is so important that it's important we include it. A great facilitator or consultant can help you create a scorecard that will help you on your culture change process.
2020-05-2901 minLeading With Nice DailyCulture Change Process - Day FourIt's time to map out your process for the culture change plan. Culture change can be a draining process so you want to be sure you've put enough time around your discussions to recharge and be ready for the next discussion.
2020-05-2801 minLeading With Nice DailyCulture Change Process - Day ThreeSetting your target and creating a score card is important when looking to change or tweak a corporate culture.
2020-05-2701 minLeading With Nice DailyCulture Change Process - Day TwoBefore you get too far into a culture change process you want to be asking yourself why you are doing this in the first place. Being clear about why you're doing it is key to making the process successful.
2020-05-2601 minLeading With Nice DailyCulture Change Process - Day OneThis week we are looking at the process you can take when you're looking to embark on a culture change process.
2020-05-2502 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat Does A Leadership Model Look Like? - Day FiveToday we are discussing the start of a leadership model. But we're also celebrating episode 100 of the Leading With Nice Daily (insert DJ horns here). Thanks for being on this journey with us!
2020-05-2202 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat Does A Leadership Model Look Like? - Day FourThe rubber hits the road today and we are requiring the person we have modelled for and mentored. This will be a great way to also measure your abilities to build up a leader.
2020-05-2102 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat Does A Leadership Model Look Like? - Day ThreeToday we look at mentoring during leadership development. We discuss how to mentor effectively in today's episode.
2020-05-2002 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat Does A Leadership Model Look Like? - Day TwoToday we talk about the first step in a leadership model, which is to model the behaviour you want to see.
2020-05-1902 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat Does A Leadership Model Look Like? - Day OneWhat does a leadership model look like? You might be surprised that you find it in everyday life.
2020-05-1802 minLeading With Nice DailyA Week of Gratitude - Day FiveCan you replace bitterness and resentment for acceptance and gratitude? You can and one of the steps is to give out measured gratitude. This doesn't mean holding something back, it means being genuine in how you respond to the things people do for you.
2020-05-1502 minLeading With Nice DailyA Week of Gratitude - Day FourToday we start discussing some simple exercises you can do to increase your ability to show gratitude in a way that is meaningful. You won't believe how easy it is.
2020-05-1402 minLeading With Nice DailyA Week of Gratitude - Day ThreeGratitude equals money. Employees who feel they receive enough gratitude at the office demand 3% less money for salary. The same is true for all income earners.
2020-05-1302 minLeading With Nice DailyA Week of Gratitude - Day TwoGratitude is considered to be in the top 4% of desirable aptitudes of a leader, but a large majority don't feel they receive enough gratitude at work. Today we look at how this impacts your company's profitability.
2020-05-1202 minLeading With Nice DailyA Week of Gratitude - Day OneWe recorded this in what would have been the end of the second or start of the third round of the NBA playoffs. I was excited to see my Toronto Raptors make a run to another championship. Which is why we talk about Kevin Durant today.
2020-05-1102 minLeading With Nice DailyManaging COVID-19 Burnout - Day FiveParents who are working at home are feeling a kind of pressure they have not felt before. They have had their entire support network taken away from them. Employers need to be aware of this and understand how it impacts their business.
2020-05-0802 minLeading With Nice DailyManaging COVID-19 Burnout - Day FourEmployers - you need to understand your employees are working their tails off. You need to take action on how much you asking your employees will do. Everyone is working as hard as they can but you need to do your organization a favour and give your employees time to not be working.
2020-05-0702 minLeading With Nice DailyManaging COVID-19 Burnout - Day ThreeThe Work From Home Report is a free resource that helps you understand how you can be most effective when working at home. It's free and personalized just for you. You can get it at https://leadingwithnice.com
2020-05-0602 minLeading With Nice DailyManaging COVID-19 Burnout - Day TwoIt's time for you to take a break. If you are fortunate to still be working, you probably haven't had a day off since COVID-19 began. Today it's all about taking a break.
2020-05-0501 minLeading With Nice DailyManaging COVID-19 Burnout - Day OneWe recorded these episodes as we approach month two of the COVID-19 quarantine in Canada. The data is showing that employees - especially those with children at home - are experiencing extreme burnout. This week we discuss how employers and employees can address this situation.
2020-05-0401 minLeading With Nice DailyBusiness Trends From COVID-19 - Day FiveBuying local will be important to consumers after we return to being out and about like we had been in the past. Your company needs to consider how it will let customers know you are local. If you are local, how will you capitalize on this new trend?
2020-05-0102 minLeading With Nice DailyTrends From COVID-19 - Day FourSupply chain transparency will be very important to consumers in North America going forward. We were lucky this crisis did not involve wide-spread power outages. But we did run out of a lot of staples.
2020-04-3002 minLeading With Nice DailyBusiness Trends From COVID-19 - Day ThreeIt felt like everything changed overnight. When governments insisted that we stay home and stop going to work it introduced a new set of expectations for consumers and employees. Your company will need to be able to pivot just as quickly as we exit COVID-19. Today we discuss what this looks like.
2020-04-2901 minLeading With Nice DailyBusiness Trends From COVID-19 - Day TwoYour business will expected to be following rules around social contact. Today we discuss some ideas about how your company can come out ahead when we return to the new normal and people expect you to be doing something more.
2020-04-2802 minLeading With Nice DailyBusiness Trends from COVID-19 - Day OneThis week we're looking at business trends that will come out of COVID-19. There will be big innovation out of the pharmaceutical companies because of the investment in R&D. This means customers will expect innovation from your company too. Today we talk about how you can start testing your innovation.
2020-04-2701 minLeading With Nice DailyHonesty and the Leader - Day FiveWhat is the difference between integrity and honesty? Honesty is the gap between what you say you're going to do and what you actually do - but it's seen. Integrity is very similar: it's the gap between what you say you're going to do and what you actually do - but when no one is looking. Today we discuss this critical difference and why it matters.
2020-04-2402 minLeading With Nice DailyHonesty and the Leader - Day FourHow you speak to your employees and reports will have a big impact on how they view your level of honesty. This week we're discussing the finer points of leadership and honesty.
2020-04-2303 minLeading With Nice DailyHonesty and the Leader - Day ThreeIs honesty something you struggle to understand as a leader? Not because you're dishonest, but because you struggle with being transparent and being honest when there are some pieces that are best kept private in the workplace. This week we look at how to navigate these issues.
2020-04-2202 minLeading With Nice DailyHonesty and the Leader - Day TwoA leader who has a high level of honesty will be both honest with themselves and with their reports. However, honesty isn't license to be a jerk to everyone. This week we look at how being an honest leader can be both a win for you and your team.
2020-04-2102 minLeading With Nice DailyHonesty and the Leader - Day OneHonesty in leadership is the gap between what you say you're going to do, and actually doing it. This week we'll look at different ways you can build an aptitude for honesty and the impact it has in the workplace.
2020-04-2002 minLeading With Nice DailyThe New Empathy and Trust - Day FiveWhat we've discussed this week is both very exciting and very scary. As we exit the COVID-19 pandemic, people will return to their offices and will be expecting the level of empathy and trust we have shown during these times - or demanding more of it. How do we prepare for this? We discuss how to in today's episode.
2020-04-1702 minLeading With Nice DailyThe New Empathy and Trust - Day FourIncreasing your trust in others and their trust in you is a process that requires very intentional input by the leader. Today we discuss some ways you can build trust (spoiler alert: be human).
2020-04-1602 minLeading With Nice DailyThe New Empathy and Trust - Day ThreeThere are some very simple exercises you can do to increase your empathy. They don't require a lot of effort and they definitely can be done from your own home.
2020-04-1502 minLeading With Nice DailyThe New Empathy and Trust - Day TwoHow can you demonstrate the new empathy and trust in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic or other times of crisis? Today we discuss how you can do exactly that.
2020-04-1402 minLeading With Nice DailyThe New Empathy and Trust - Day OneBecause of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and organizations will need to build new bridges with their employees around empathy and trust. We're seeing an increase in it right now.
2020-04-1302 minLeading With Nice DailyCommunicating in Crisis - Day FiveWhat communication tools do you own? Building a website or other mechanism that collects email addresses is so important for crisis communications. Without your own list, you may be shut out of speaking with your audience.
2020-04-1002 minLeading With Nice DailyCommunicating in Crisis - Day FourHow often you communicate will have a big impact on your success. While crisis by definition is going to be chaotic, setting out a plan around how often you communicate gives you the opportunity not to lose site of your messaging, even if it has to be adjusted on the fly.
2020-04-0902 minLeading With Nice DailyCommunicating in Crisis - Day ThreeWhen should you be helpful and when should you lead? Crisis communication requires both. We cover this and the rest of the week's topics in a webinar you can find at our website, https://leadingwithnice.com.
2020-04-0802 minLeading With Nice DailyCommunicating in Crisis - Day TwoCommunicating in Crisis requires two skill sets: empathy and authority. Too much of one and not enough of the other is a bad combination. Today we look at how to determine the right way forward.
2020-04-0702 minLeading With Nice DailyCommunicating in Crisis - Day OneIn the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it's difficult to know how to communicate with your audience. This week we're looking at how to do that and today we begin with understanding how to pivot your message.
2020-04-0601 minLeading With Nice DailyBeing a Great Non-Profit Board Member - Day FiveWhy should you be a non-profit board member? Today we look at the reasons you should be a non-profit board member.
2020-04-0302 minLeading With Nice DailyBeing a Great Non-Profit Board Member - Day FourDiversity is a cornerstone of a board of directors. What are you doing to ensure your board is doing a great job filling your board with diversity (and what does diversity mean in this context?)
2020-04-0202 minLeading With Nice DailyBeing a Great Non-Profit Board Member - Day ThreeThe most important duty a non-profit board member is the duty of obedience. What does that mean and how does it impact you?
2020-04-0101 minLeading With Nice DailyBeing a Great Non-Profit Board Member - Day TwoToday we look at the three duties of a non-profit board member.
2020-03-3102 minLeading With Nice DailyBe a Great Non-Profit Board Member - Day OneBeing on a non-profit board can be rewarding. But do you know how to do it? This week we look at what it means to be a non-profit board member and what your responsibilities are.
2020-03-3002 minLeading With Nice DailyTips for Working Remotely - Day FiveThis week we looked at five tips for working remotely. If you have a remote work team there's so much more you can do to make it successful. Check out our website for more information on helping your team reach their full potential.
2020-03-2702 minLeading With Nice DailyTips for Working Remotely - Day FourWhether you work at home, a coffee shop or a shared workspace, it can be tough. This week we're looking at tips for making working remotely a success.
2020-03-2602 minLeading With Nice DailyTips for Working Remotely - Day ThreeWhen you work remotely, it can be isolating. Today we look at ways to combat that.
2020-03-2502 minLeading With Nice DailyTips for Working Remotely - Day TwoAre you working remotely - this week we have five great tips for making it a great experience
2020-03-2401 minLeading With Nice DailyTips for Working Remotely - Day OneWorking remotely can be tough - this week we look at tips for surviving working from home, a coffee shop or shared workspace
2020-03-2302 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat's on the Blog - Day FiveWhat does IBM know about service driven leadership? They studied their most successful account managers and built a system to repeat their success. Today we discuss how IBM hires and trains account managers for big success.
2020-03-2002 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat's on the Blog - Day FourSharing information is key to helping your organization succeed. Employees put a lot of risk in the hands of their employers, so why wouldn't they want to know the health of an organization? Today we discuss why more transparency is better than less.
2020-03-1901 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat's on the Blog - Day ThreeToday we look at three ways to celebrate employees. These tips aren't even hard! But put them into action and you'll see great results in the workplace right away.
2020-03-1802 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat's on the Blog - Day TwoHow can you help your reports and employees through feedback? In this episode we look at a way to give feedback better.
2020-03-1701 minLeading With Nice DailyWhat's on the Blog - Day OneMaster Muppeteer, Jim Henson, relied heavily on building trust in his office (which he called "the workshop"). This made the workplace an enjoyable place to work.
2020-03-1601 minLeading With Nice DailyDeveloping Leadership Skills - Inspire and Empower - Day FiveDo you know someone who isn't even scratching the surface of their potential? Today, the last in our series on Developing Leadership Skills, we'll look at how to empower and inspire others.
2020-03-1302 minLeading With Nice DailyDeveloping Leadership Skills - Conflict Resolution - Day FourWhen you're in a crucial conversation, you need to be resolving conflict. But how do you do it? On today's episode we discuss how to move forward through a crucial conversation.
2020-03-1202 minLeading With Nice DailyDeveloping Leadership Skills - Hit the Books - Day ThreeWhen should you be acquiring knowledge? If you're wanting to develop your leadership skills you need to be acquiring knowledge all the time. Today we look at three tips for acquiring knowledge that anyone can do.
2020-03-1102 minLeading With Nice DailyDeveloping Leadership Skills - Learn to Follow - Day TwoWhen is the right time to follow? Learning to follow is a leadership skill that sounds counterintuitive but knowing when to let someone else take the reins is a top leadership skill.
2020-03-1002 minLeading With Nice DailyDeveloping Leadership Skills - Discipline - Day OneWhat leadership skills should you develop? This week we'll look at five leadership skills along with some practical tips to develop them. Today we're looking at developing discipline.
2020-03-0902 minLeading With Nice DailyLeadership and Honesty - Day FiveDay five and we return to integrity. Honesty is interchangeable with integrity with today's employees and employees say it is the biggest leadership acumen that keeps them engaged.
2020-03-0602 minLeading With Nice DailyLeadership and Honesty - Day FourWhat could be holding your team back? Could it be a matter of honesty? Today we're going to discuss the difference between being held accountable and being left to your own devices.
2020-03-0502 min