Leadership coach, Derek Mulhern, discusses leadership issues in the nonprofit sector. This sparkling discussion portray’s the need for leaders to inspire their teams on a deeper and more humane level. Derek’s insights highlight the importance of authentic leadership, transparent communication, and personal growth in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on the evolving dynamics and challenges faced by nonprofit organizations and their leaders. Derek begins with, "I just see a huge need within the nonprofit space for us to really develop leaders that have the capacity to show up in a way that inspires other people on a deeper level on a more humane level because we're doing all this humane work right, we're all trying to create bigger change." He also addresses the misconception of creating a "family culture" within nonprofits and how it often leads to caretaking rather than empowering employees. Derek advocates for transparency, communication, and allowing employees to make their own choices and learn from their mistakes. Another important point he discusses is the evolving expectations of leaders in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the need for leaders to be empathetic and coach-like. He relates this to the impact of personal life experiences on leadership style and how individuals' unique backgrounds shape their leadership approaches. This discussion is sure to spark your thinking on your own leadership style. Learn more at DerekMulhern.com Watch on video: https://bit.ly/3RtgnWSFollow us on the Twitter: @Nonprofit_ShowSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show