433. Your Fundraising Field Guide: 10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders - Evan Wildstein

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Meet Evan. He’s a nonprofiteer, musician, seasoned fundraising professional, new dad, We Are For Good rabid fan, and oh yeah, he just published a new book called “The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide”🎉 If you’re curious about evolved servant leadership and how it plays into building vibrant cultures, communities and (bonus!) yourself - this is your episode. He’s passionate about the intersection of philanthropy, creativity, and learning, and has dedicated his career to supporting initiatives that build stronger communities. He’s giving us a sneak peek into the book by breaking down the 10 core behaviors of servant-leaders. Don’t miss the chance to learn from this incredible human🫶

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Key traits and qualities that distinguish exceptional leaders
10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders
How effective leadership contributes to organizational culture

Today's Guest

Evan Wildstein, Director of Community Philanthropy, Every Texan and Author of The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide

“Leadership is for anyone.”

— Evan Wildstein, Director of Community Philanthropy, Every Texan and Author of The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide

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Episode Highlights

Evan’s story and journey to where he is today (5:00)
Today’s modern leader (7:30)
Fundraiser’s Field Guide (17:00)
10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders (22:00)
- Listening
- Empathy
- Healing
- Awareness
- Foresight
- Persuasion,
- Conceptualization
- Stewardship
- Growing Other People
- Building Community
Evan’s One Good Thing: “In saying what I have in mind will I really improve on the silence?” -Robert K. Greenleaf (46:00)
How to connect with Evan (47:00)

Powerful Quotes

“This idea of leadership, for me, is this idea of influence. Leaders influence people versus managers and bosses who are trying to improve upon processes.” -Evan

“I got interested in the idea of leadership as an influential practice about 10 years ago. Leadership is for anyone.” -Evan

“Real authentic leadership should be found in every corner of an office.” -Evan

“Gone are the days of the ‘big boss’.” -Evan

“Exceptional leaders are jovial. They don’t take themselves too seriously. They know work is hard enough by themselves.” -Evan

“Anyone can be this leader.” -Becky