112: How Can Nonprofits Exemplify Strong Leadership And Make an Impact? Interview with Tim Ditloff, Full Sail Leadership Academy

<p><strong>Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer today: <a href="http://www.teresahuff.com/vip">www.teresahuff.com/vip</a></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Last winter I presented a grant writing workshop at a conference in Milwaukee. One of the hosts was The Nonprofit Alliance. You may recognize that name from my past guest <a href= "https://teresahuff.com/nonprofit-giving-trends-from-the-last-two-years-and-2022-forecasting-episode-70/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shannon McCracken in Episode 70</a>.</p> <p>I didn’t know another soul going into the conference. However, you’d be proud of this introvert. I had a great time and talked to a lot of new people!</p> <p>One of those happened to sit down next to me at lunch. After hearing his story, his passion for building strong teams, and his unique take on leadership, I knew my new friend was a great person for you to meet too.</p> <p>In this episode I’m talking with Tim Ditloff, an avid sailor, about what leadership looks like. With a lot of in depth and fun analogies, he relates sailing to strong leadership. I recommend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timdittloff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">following Tim on LinkedIn</a> for a lot of thoughtful, inspirational posts on life, leadership, and sailing!</p> <h3>Things to Remember As a Leader</h3> <p>Tim has a lot of thoughtful wisdom to share with us:</p> <ul> <li>Your path might not always be straight. Adjust to the zigs and zags.</li> <li>Celebrate small victories. Rome wasn’t built in a day.</li> <li>Each person's seemingly small task is very important in the ultimate journey.</li> </ul> <h3>How Can Nonprofits Live Out Strong Leadership?</h3> <p>Tim has worked with his share of nonprofits over the years. He recommends that we focus on these things:</p> <ol> <li>Remember why you exist</li> <li>Remember what you are good at/your strengths</li> <li>Reflect on your progress</li> <li>Map out your course, set up milestones, and celebrate along the way</li> <li>Make sure your team is on the same page</li> </ol> <h3>