Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
Agents of Nonprofit
Building Mental Fitness as a Nonprofit Leader with Dacia Moore
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Alexander Lapa
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Season 1
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Episode 179
In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I speak with leadership and mental health advocate Dacia Moore about why mental wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership essential. From “push-ups for your brain” to the power of margin time, this conversation blends personal stories, practical frameworks, and a call for leaders to model healthy habits for their teams.
Topics We Cover:
- Why nonprofit leadership carries unique mental health challenges
- The zigzag career paths that often lead to executive roles
- Viewing mental wellness as a daily leadership discipline, not a soft skill
- How high-pressure roles mirror the demands placed on elite athletes
- “Push-ups for your brain” — Dacia’s daily mental health routine
- Delegating effectively and focusing on high-impact leadership tasks
- The “margin time” analogy and how white space boosts creativity and decision-making
- Gratitude as a practical tool for resilience and perspective
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