{"podcast":{"title":"The NonProfit Nook","slug":"the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","podcast_index_feed_id":7440025,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-nonprofit-nook/","website_url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/81e52b7d-391e-442f-ba0e-c4ea78f4016f/Ocm-SqD4I-CQfvtPGFyynLVD.png","author":"Wendy Kidd","episode_count":39,"summary":"Welcome to The NonProfit Nook — the podcast for nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and community champions who want to strengthen their organizations and make a bigger impact... without burning out in the process. I’m Wendy Kidd—business owner for over 20 years and nonprofit leader for just as long. I created this show because I know how overwhelming it can be to lead a nonprofit. Most of us didn’t get into this work thinking we’d be running a business—we just wanted to help people. But the truth is, running a nonprofit *is* running a business, and I’m here to help make that part easier. Each week on The NonProfit Nook, you’ll get real talk and real tools. We’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of nonprofit management—strategic planning, budgeting, board engagement, donor communication, volunteer recruitment, and more. No fluff—just practical advice and conversations that help you work smarter and lead with confidence. You’ll also hear: - Stories from inspiring North Texas nonprofits and the local heroes behind them - Tips from experts on marketing, digital tools, DEI, nonprofit culture, and sustainable leadership - Real conversations about burnout, boundaries, time management,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:18:10.610640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025"},"episode":{"title":"Perception Matters: Insights with Kendria Taylor","slug":"perception-matters-insights-with-kendria-taylor","published_at":"2025-12-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/perception-matters-insights-with-kendria-taylor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com/episode/perception-matters-insights-with-kendria-taylor","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5fc4f2af-8c25-4f16-8359-ba5a1b29aa02.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd welcomes back Kendria Taylor, a learning and development expert with over 20 years of experience. Kendria shares her insights on the importance of perception for nonprofit leaders, particularly focusing on the perceptions of Executive Directors by the public, board members, and staff. The discussion covers strategies for aligning personal behavior with organizational mission, improving communication, and developing empathy. Kendria also offers practical advice for Executive Directors and boards facing conflicts, emphasizing the need for honest self-assessment and structured communication. Listeners are encouraged to consider how they are perceived and to address any issues with a proactive and empathetic approach. Wendy also notes that the podcast will take a brief hiatus over the holidays, returning on January 6th. https://www.tg8solutions.com https://www.instagram.com/thekendriataylor/ https://www.instagram.com/tg8solutionsinsight/ https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook https://thenonprofitnook.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged 00:00 Introduction to the Rumor Mill 00:30 Welcome to The NonProfit Nook 01:18 Meet Kendria Taylor: Learning and Development Powerhouse 02:23 Discussing Feedback and Generational Workforce 03:38 Diving into Perception in Nonprofits 08:54 Empathy and Leadership in Nonprofits 12:19 Balancing Frontline and Office Work 15:29 Effective Board Management 19:11 Addressing Perception Issues 20:14 Naming and Taming Emotions 21:16 Empathy in the Workplace 22:23 Addressing Board and ED Conflicts 25:21 Communication and Generational Differences 27:51 Assessing Board Impact and Engagement 30:11 Perception and Public Image 35:05 Final Thoughts and Listener Eng…","meta_description":"In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd welcomes back Kendria Taylor, a learning and development expert with over 20 years of experience. K…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2271,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/episodes/perception-matters-insights-with-kendria-taylor/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/perception-matters-insights-with-kendria-taylor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}