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Managing Stress to Avoid Nonprofit Leader Burnout
Managing Stress to Avoid Nonprofit Leader Burnout
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It is no secret that leading and working in nonprofit organizations can be stressful, leading to a high burnout rate in global nonprofits. This is especially true when the stress is prolonged and becomes chronic, impacting a leader's health, relationships, and ability to function in their jobs.On today's episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the issue of dealing with stress in nonprofit leadership. Sharing from their personal experiences over a number of years, the hosts share some practical thoughts on dealing with stress before it leads to burnout. The topics explored are:Avoid destructive patterns to deal with your stressDon't be afraid to ask for helpDevelop a Practice of MindfulnessRecognize your limitsMake self-care a priority.Disclaimer: Tim and Nathan are not professional mental health experts. Any thoughts shared are from their personal experiences and should be discussed with a mental health expert before implementing if you are struggling with prolonged or chronic stress.Mentioned on todays podcast: Rest by Alex Sooting-Kim PangThe Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nruby@fotcoh.org.All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.
Released:
Nov 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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