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Simple tricks to create a team environment

Today we are joined by Scott Young, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Lincoln. The Food Bank is a dynamic and growing organization, and Scott attributes much of the success to the culture among staff, board and volunteers.

After nearly being the “1st runner up” for the job, Scott has spent 13 years in his position with the Food Bank. Along the way, he’s learned a great deal about leadership and management.

Scott shares his guiding principles for curating culture, how to identify culture fits before hiring, and how to react when “bumps in the road” inevitably come up. He also gives some great advice to new and aspiring nonprofit executives.

To learn more about Scott or the Food Bank of Lincoln, click here!

In this episode, Scott and I discuss:

His number one key to building the right culture in your organization.
The importance of “social capital” for nonprofit executives.
The role of talent selection firms in helping you find culture fit before the hire.
The connection between horse racing and nonprofit leadership.
His habit for success: DAILY PLANNING.
His book recommendation: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins.
His BONUS book recommendation: The Policy Governance Model and the Role of the Board Member by John Carver.
His advice for new nonprofit executives: CULTIVATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BOARD.

Listen for Scott’s Magical Advice at minute 33!

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