In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Tocchini, a seasoned nonprofit leader, coach, and founder who describes leadership as a “sacred experience.” With over 25 years of experience leading and coaching, Dan offers a fresh, principle-based approach to transforming teams, navigating conflict, and creating cultures of courageous leadership. Dan also shares powerful personal stories of leadership failure, resilience, and the importance of authenticity in professional growth.
Listeners will gain insights into how to hold difficult conversations, build trust through creative conflict resolution, and align leadership with deeper purpose and service. Dan’s unique framework for tackling team dynamics and his emphasis on transparency offer valuable strategies for nonprofit leaders facing internal and external challenges.
Key Topics Include:
- Why leadership is a “sacred experience” and how that shapes leadership impact
- How to transform teams without relying on “pixie dust” motivational tactics
- A framework for navigating difficult conversations with courage and clarity
- The power of identifying complaints as signals of unresolved issues
- Strategies for resolving creative conflict and building trust within teams
- The importance of aligning intuition with data in decision-making
- How nonprofit leaders can shift toxic cultures through transparency and dialogue
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Take New Ground: TakeNewGround.com
- Free eBook “The Change Imperative” by Dan Tocchini: Download here
- Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: Dan Tocchini LinkedIn
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Links to Resources:
- Interested in Leadership and Life Coaching? Visit Rob’s website: RobHarter.com
- Find us on YouTube: Nonprofit Leadership Podcast YouTube Channel
- Suggestions for the show? Email us at nonprofitleadershippodcast@gmail.com
- Request a sample coaching session: Email Rob at rob@robharter.com
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