Learn How To Motivate and Improve Employee Engagement from Chief Resilience Officer in The Non Profit World, Chris Reed

In this episode, Chris Reed shares his inspiring journey to becoming a CEO at just 24 years old, discussing the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive network. He emphasises his passion for nonprofit work and the unique dynamics of managing volunteers, highlighting the psychological contract that exists between organisations and their volunteers. Chris also addresses the challenges of fundraising in tough economic times and the importance of time over money in achieving personal fulfillment. He reflects on his experiences with redundancy and crisis management, particularly in the context of safety improvements within the Scouts organisation. The conversation concludes with valuable lessons on resilience and the significance of giving back to the community.

00:00 Chris Reed's Inspiring Journey to the C-Suite

03:12 Navigating Imposter Syndrome as a Young CEO

06:07 Passion for Nonprofit Work: A Lifelong Commitment

08:49 The Unique Dynamics of Volunteer Management

12:00 Engaging Volunteers: The Psychological Contract

15:09 The Value of Time in Volunteering

18:11 Making an Impact with Limited Budgets

20:57 The Decision to Take Voluntary Redundancy

24:12 Responding to Tragedy: Safety in Scouting

27:02 Learning from Crisis: Improving Safety Protocols

29:53 Fundraising in Challenging Times

32:59 Creative Fundraising Initiatives

35:57 The Importance of Time Over Money

38:54 Lessons on Resilience and Decision-Making

41:54 Final Thoughts: The Journey of Giving Back

Learn How To Motivate and Improve Employee Engagement from Chief Resilience Officer in The Non Profit World, Chris Reed

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