What We Made Possible

006. Why Empathy, Trust, and Rest Will Shape the Future of Nonprofit Leadership

• Patricia Dayleg • Season 1 • Episode 6

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In today’s episode, I share the urgent shifts I believe are needed for leadership this year, especially in times that feel so uncertain and, at times, overwhelming. Together, we explore five key transformations that can keep our organizations, and our hearts, resilient and grounded.

I’m inviting you into a real conversation about moving from the illusion of certainty to bold adaptability, and from isolating individualism back into the collective power that has always been our roots. We talk about releasing old patterns of authority in favor of deep trust, and shifting from a place of ego to true transparency, vulnerability, and collaborative action.

You’ll hear coaching stories, from the leader frozen by losing funding, to the advocate burning out under pressure, and the manager who finally put rest at the heart of her culture. We get honest about perfectionism (aka fear in a cute dress), and the freedom that comes with giving ourselves and our teams permission to experiment, learn, and grow.

If you’re leading in nonprofit, social impact, or simply care deeply about community, this episode is for you. We name what’s hard, and we also tap into what’s possible. My hope is that you walk away feeling seen, less alone, and maybe even a little more courage to bring your people along for the journey.

I invite you to pause and reflect: Which leadership shifts are calling to you right now? And how might you show up, not perfectly, but powerfully, for your team and your community?