In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Alex Goeller, CEO of Waste Less Solutions, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and reducing food waste. With a deep-rooted passion for social impact and a strong background in leadership, Alex shares how she has developed effective systems and patterns to scale impact, stay focused on core objectives, and navigate the unique challenges of nonprofit leadership.
Alex discusses her transition into her new role, the importance of saying “no” to avoid mission creep, and how she builds structure and accountability into her leadership style. From her Peace Corps experience to current strategies for deepening community partnerships and advocating for more flexible funding, Alex offers valuable lessons for leaders in any nonprofit space.
Key Topics Include:
- The power of patterns and routines over passion in nonprofit leadership
- How to stay mission-focused and say “no” to initiatives that don’t align
- Building systems of accountability that tie everyday tasks to strategic goals
- The importance of delegating, vulnerability, and utilizing board strengths
- Realities and emotional challenges of nonprofit fundraising
- Building collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships with food donors
- Advice for those entering the nonprofit sector and embracing broad passions
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Waste Less Solutions: https://wastelesssolutions.org
- Follow Waste Less Solutions on Instagram: @waste_less_solutions
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