In this episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small and Growing Nonprofits", host Matt Stockman dives into the critical topic of self-leadership for nonprofit professionals. Drawing from recent coaching conversations, Matt explores four common mistakes that startup, small, and growing nonprofit leaders make. These aren't intentional errors but rather pitfalls that can lead to burnout, team frustration, and stalled organizational growth.

Learn how to identify and overcome these self-leadership challenges with practical, actionable strategies. Whether you're just starting a nonprofit or leading an established small organization, this episode provides essential guidance on how to lead yourself effectively so you can lead your team to success.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• The danger of constantly changing priorities and how to create a focused, sustainable work plan.

• Why micromanaging—even with the best intentions—chokes team potential and how to empower your staff and volunteers instead.

• Strategies for having tough conversations and creating a culture of clear, kind communication.

• How to combat nonprofit burnout by setting firm boundaries and modeling healthy habits.

• Practical tools and mindset shifts to help you become a stronger nonprofit leader.

Matt's key takeaways from the episode:

• Mistake #1: Always Changing Priorities. Learn how to establish quarterly goals, use a "parking lot" for new ideas, and apply the 24-Hour Rule to maintain focus and build team trust.

• Mistake #2: Micromanaging Everything. Shift your mindset from delegating tasks to delegating outcomes, and learn to accept "good enough" to empower your team.

• Mistake #3: Avoiding Tough Conversations. Discover how to establish a consistent communication rhythm and practice direct, kind feedback to prevent small problems from becoming big ones.

• Mistake #4: Always Being "ON." Find out why setting clear boundaries, modeling healthy habits, and planning a "Sabbath" day are crucial for preventing burnout for both you and your team.

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