579. From Burnout to Balance: A Roadmap for Nonprofit Leaders in "Busy is a Four-Letter Word" - Kishshana Palmer
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Overview
Meet Kishshana. With over 25 years in the social sector as an international speaker, trainer, and coach, she’s dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her new book Busy Is a Four Letter Word, dropping Dec. 12th, calls out the toxic culture of busyness and lays out a five-star wellness plan covering everything from emotional health to community care💖 In this convo, we dive into how we can ditch the grind, prioritize our well-being, and build workplaces where vulnerability and support thrive 🤝 Tune in for real talk on leading with compassion and living a healthier, more fulfilling life.
💡 Learn
Why you need to rethink your approach to busyness
How to implement a holistic five-star wellness plan
The importance of fostering a culture of openness, empathy, and support
Today’s Guest
Kishshana Palmer, CEO, ManageMint
“You have a responsibility to choose you.”
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Episode Highlights
Kishshana’s journey to writing her book “Busy is a Four Letter Word” (2:55)
Exploring the Concept of Busyness (7:40)
Rethink Method (13:40)
The Five Star Wellness Plan (26:20)
Creating a Supportive Work Environment (32:40)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kish’s life (39:10)
Kish’s One Good Thing: Work-life integration (41:55)
How to connect with Kish and get her new book (43:25)
Powerful Quotes
“Busyness has gotten us off-center. We need to be rebalanced. We need our proverbial values chiropractic visit." -Kishshana
“If you go into it eyes open and clear because you chose it, then the level of power and agency that you will feel is a whole different ball game.” -Kish
"We were rewarded regardless of the cost to ourselves." -Kishshana
"What you do at the house you're gonna do at work." -Kishshana
“You have a responsibility to choose you.” -Kishshana
"If you're closed off, party of one, doing your own thing on your individual stuff, how can you give yourself the space for folks to be able to support you?" - Kishshana
I believe very deeply in order to have a deeply engaged team, you have to have a personal relationship with your team members. -Kishshana
“Generosity doesn't have to be this big showy thing, but if you are not paying attention, then giving is not joyful.” -Kishshana
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