Managing Stress to Avoid Nonprofit Leader Burnout

It is no secret that leading and working in nonprofit organizations can be stressful, leading to a high burnout rate in global nonprofits.   This is especially true when the stress is prolonged and becomes chronic, impacting a leader's health, relationships, and ability to function in their jobs.

On today's episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the issue of dealing with stress in nonprofit leadership.  Sharing from their personal experiences over a number of years, the hosts share some practical thoughts on dealing with stress before it leads to burnout.  The topics explored are:

• Avoid destructive patterns to deal with your stress
• Don't be afraid to ask for help
• Develop a Practice of Mindfulness
• Recognize your limits
• Make self-care a priority.

Disclaimer:  Tim and Nathan are not professional mental health experts.  Any thoughts shared are from their personal experiences and should be discussed with a mental health expert before implementing if you are struggling with prolonged or chronic stress.

Mentioned on todays podcast:  Rest by Alex Sooting-Kim Pang


The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org.

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nruby@fotcoh.org.

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.