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74. Fail More Often: A Growth Hack - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
74. Fail More Often: A Growth Hack - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
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20 minutes
Released:
Feb 5, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Found yourself stuck in the vicious cycle of ‘playing it safe’ to avoid failing at all costs? Well friends, it’s time to flip the script. We believe failure just might be what's missing in each of us to grow into the people who take our causes and missions further than ever before. In our Friday Convo, we dive into how to embrace a healthy mindset around failure, and how to build failure into your bold goals and actions. We also share our simple steps for turning failures into a springboard to growth. Of course you can expect to hear some of our most palm-to-the-face moments too as we embrace failing right alongside you. We’re in this together, friends.Episode OverviewTaking away the fear of failure (1:15)Thinking like an entrepreneur and embracing their unique lens (2:00)Failure is just a label that we are putting on it about our missed expectations (4:15)Failures are just missed expectations (4:40)Jeff Bezos’ Story: Don’t let failure stall you (9:45)This space is not competitive, it is focused on community (10:35)Focus on being brave, not perfect (12:50)Jon and Becky’s stories of failure (14:00)What is staring you in the face right now that you’re afraid of? Recognize that it is your own personal expectations you are putting on it. (20:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/74The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/hello About our Sponsor CosmicLooking to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action for your cause today? YOU can connect directly with Cosmic’s Founder and Creative Director, Eric Ressler for free Office Hours. Don't miss this incredible opportunity friends! Visit designbycosmic.com/good to sign up today ? Start Learning Today on We Are For Good PRO ?We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.
Released:
Feb 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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