In this latest episode of The Bunker Talk, we sat down with Tiffani Dhooge, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor, to discuss the reality of leading a high-impact nonprofit through crisis and the true cost of leadership.
Episode Highlights: In this conversation, we explore the weight of responsibility that comes with a title and the importance of authenticity. Here are some of the key takeaways:
- The Extended Family Support: How Children’s Harbor serves foster teenagers through age 23, providing the “extended family” support that the state cuts off at 18.
- The Hustle of the Nonprofit: Insights into the grueling reality of fundraising for “administrative expenses” that the state refuses to cover, like payroll or copy toner.
- Drunk on the Title: Tiffani shares her “werewolf response” to self-promotion, reminding leaders that a title is “rented celebrity” and is meant for service, not ego.
- The Chip on the Shoulder: Advice for women in leadership to avoid becoming “bitter feminists” when faced with bias; instead, lead with grace and let your results speak for themselves.
- Leading from the Trenches: Why true leadership means showing up to manage menial human drama even when you are personally exhausted or maxed out.
Listen to the Full Episode: You can catch the entire conversation with Tiffani Dhooge by clicking here to watch the episode on YouTube.