Fear Kills Your Fundraising

The Leadership Reset

On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Maresa Friedman, Director of Influencer Marketing at The Executive Cat Herder, shares why great leaders need to stay curious and open minded. By taking the time to truly understand people, especially emerging talent like Gen Z, Maresa highlights how powerful results can come from listening, observing, and trusting new perspectives. It’s an insightful conversation about leadership, adaptability, and how embracing fresh ideas can unlock massive impact for your business. Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart. New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Success Is Not a Solo Act

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Inez González Perezchica, Principal of Tendiez Consulting, reflects on building a career without a blueprint. She reframes the question entirely: not "what do you want to be," but "what's next?" One step, one reputation, one right decision at a time. If you've ever felt behind because you didn't have it all figured out, this conversation will reframe that for you. Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart. New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Fear Kills Your Fundraising

What's the most expensive thing a nonprofit can do? Ask for too little. This week on Leadership Lowdown, Neal Sneller, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Prescott, talks about why fear around big funding requests costs organizations more than rejection ever would. He's learned to tell the story clearly, trust the community's generosity, and ask for what's actually needed. Bold, but not reckless. If you lead an organization that depends on support from others, this conversation is the push you didn't know you needed. Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart. New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

You Can't Teach Caring

On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Danielle Rickert, Owner of Sir Speedy Prescott, shares why caring is the one thing you cannot teach. Danielle talks about building a team that genuinely loves what they do, thrives on customer appreciation, and takes pride in delivering great experiences every day. It’s a motivating conversation about culture, hiring with intention, and creating an environment where people feel valued, grow into their potential, and are part of something bigger than themselves. Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart. New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Simplest Test of Ethics

On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Marc Erpenbeck, President of George Brazil Plumbing and Electrical, shares why protecting a company’s legacy matters. Marc talks about honoring the values the business was built on, choosing to remain independent in an industry increasingly shaped by private equity, and ultimately transitioning the company to an employee owned model. It’s a thoughtful conversation about ethics, legacy, and building a company where people are proud to put their name behind the work they do. Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart. New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.