Welcome to Joy of Leading!
I started Joy of Leading to create a world where nonprofit leaders feel energized, confident, and focused – a recipe for enjoying the work of leading and running impactful organizations.
Because, guess what???
Leading can be incredibly gratifying. It can be fun. And it most certainly can bring you great joy!
And, when nonprofit leaders feel joy in their work they lead healthy, productive organizations that transform communities. That’s my vision.
Far too many of the leaders I talk to feel:
Stuck
Overwhelmed
Exhausted
Alone
Uncertain
Unfortunately, in the nonprofit world, the burn-out rate is quite high. Well before the pandemic according to Nonprofit HR, “research show(ed) that as many as half of all nonprofit employees are burned out or in danger of burnout.” And in 2020, it got worse. The reality is burned-out leaders aren’t a source of energy for their teams: they simply can’t lead most effectively, and they can’t yield maximum impact on their mission.
But with clarity, focus, and support any leader can drive more impact for her mission and actually enjoy serving that mission in the process. Burnout is not inevitable.
You’ve probably felt the joy of leading at some point – that synergy when everyone is aligned, moving in the same direction, leaping over hurdles and achieving results.
That’s what I strive to create at Joy of Leading. My goal is to leverage the passion nonprofit teams have for their mission and direct that toward achieving a clear vision and maximizing impact. I specialize in strategy, culture, organizational health and leadership growth. I’m an experienced facilitator, consultant and leadership coach.
As a former nonprofit leader myself, I know what’s at stake in your work. I know how important it is. I know how hard it is. And I know you love why you’re there – we just need to help you enjoy your work, your team, your organization more along the daily journey so you can nail your goals and produce incredible results for those you serve.
I will provide you clarity, help you regain your energy, find and maintain your focus, lead with confidence and, yes, JOY!
Contact me at katie@joyofleading.com to:
Truly understand your organization
Grow your leadership
Make progress and drive impact
Build a healthy organization and team
Navigate change or a transition
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Linked In @Katie Kimple Spencer
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