We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 325. A Path to Unlocking Organizational Growth: How to Implement the 6 Levers Framework - Shaun Lee
Overview
Meet Shaun. He believes to build healthy cultures, you have to build healthy systems. We're defining the way work works and not leaving those things to chance. This is the ops conversation you didn't know that your shop absolutely needs to have on how to build systems of integration, focus, cohesion and intention. This could be the ultimate #WorkingSmarterNotHarder convo💪
💡Learn
- Building healthy operating systems
- 6 Levers Framework: A Path to Organizational Health
- Advice for leaders to maintain principles while navigating seasons of change
- Symptoms of unhealthy cultures
Today’s Guest
Shaun Lee, VP of Organizational Solutions Mission Matters Group
Episode Highlights
- Shaun’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
- Symptoms + signs of an unhealthy culture (8:45)
- To build a healthy culture, you have to build healthy systems (18:00)
- What makes up a healthy operating system (23:00)
- Definition of an operating system (24:00)
- 6 Levers Framework: A Path to Organizational Health (26:00)
- Identity, Focus, Cohesion, Rhythm, Leadership + Momentum
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Shaun’s life (48:00)
- Shaun’s One Good Thing: Your vitals always matter. (52:00)
- How to connect with Shaun (55:00)
For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/325.
About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.
About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.
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