The Not-4-Prophets Podcast is the place where two seasoned, Black non-profit professionals spill the tea on what really goes on behind closed doors in the nonprofit industry and how it impacts Black leaders and leaders of color. We’ll share our personal experience, industry trends and tools and strategies for navigating the world non-profit leadership as Black professionals.
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The Not-4-Prophets Podcast is the place where two seasoned, Black non-profit professionals spill the tea on what really goes on behind closed doors in the nonprofit industry and how it impacts Black leaders and leaders of color. We’ll share our personal experience, industry trends and tools and strategies for navigating the world non-profit leadership as Black professionals.
How Black Leaders Can Be Better Managers Of Black Staff
Not 4 Prophets Podcast
44 minutes
1 year ago
How Black Leaders Can Be Better Managers Of Black Staff
Episode Description:
In this episode, hosts David DeVaughn and Trenia Parham dive into the complexities of managing Black staff within nonprofits. They discuss the unique challenges and strategies for creating supportive, equitable work environments. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, they explore how to foster a positive, empowering atmosphere for Black employees and tackle the difficult conversations around managing underperformance as a Black leader and leadership dynamics.
In This Episode:
00:01 - Introduction by Trenia Parham and David DeVaughn
00:38 - David shares about StrivEquity Consulting LLC and their free eBook "17 Insights to Leading More Equitably."
01:50 - Initial thoughts on managing Black staff
03:34 - Creating a comfortable atmosphere for Black employees
06:12 - Experiences with Black staff and leadership dynamics
11:15 - Managing Black staff differently and setting expectations
19:53 - Addressing underperformance among Black employees
25:51 - Emotional burden and support for Black staff in social justice work
32:06 - Negative experiences with Black leaders and managers
39:54 - Reflecting on positive support and growth opportunities
Episode Links:
StrivEquity Consulting LLC
Free eBook: 17 Insights to Lead More Equitably
Sustainable Leadership Coaching & Consulting: https://www.treniaparham.com
Not 4 Prophets Podcast
The Not-4-Prophets Podcast is the place where two seasoned, Black non-profit professionals spill the tea on what really goes on behind closed doors in the nonprofit industry and how it impacts Black leaders and leaders of color. We’ll share our personal experience, industry trends and tools and strategies for navigating the world non-profit leadership as Black professionals.
