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Expressing gratitude is something that many people only do at certain times a year (if it gets done at all.) <\/span><\/p>\n

A strong leader builds an organizational culture of gratitude. But how? And when?<\/span><\/p>\n

In this episode, six Executive Directors \u2013 each of them leaders of small-to-midsize organizations and members of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab \u2013 highlight the importance of expressing appreciation year round and offer examples of how to do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n

About My Guests<\/h2>\n

Debra Porta <\/b>is Executive Director of <\/span>Pride Northwest<\/span><\/a> in Portland, Oregon.  Their<\/span> mission<\/span> is to encourage and celebrate the positive diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities, and to assist in the education of all people through the development of activities that showcase the history, accomplishments, and talents of these communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hermione Malone<\/b> (PRONOUNCED: <\/span>her-me-on) <\/b>serves as Executive Director for Good Work Network<\/a>, a New Orleans-based small business development and technical assistance provider with a mission of serving as a catalyst for women- and minority-owned business success. Hermione has also worked as a professional journalist for numerous U.S.-based newspapers. <\/span>The mission of Good Work Network is to serve as a catalyst for minority- and women-owned business success. They help entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed. <\/span><\/p>\n

Laurie Rovin<\/b> is Executive Director of <\/span>A Child\u2019s Haven<\/span><\/a> in Greenville, South Carolina. <\/span>She was born and raised in Maryland and <\/span>relocated to Greenville SC in 1992. A Child\u2019s Haven\u2019s mission is to provide treatment to children with developmental delays and behavioral challenges AND support to their families.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Mary Jacob<\/b> is Executive Director of <\/span>Families Helping Families of Jefferson<\/span><\/a> is located in Harahan, Louisiana. <\/span>Families Helping Families of Jefferson is a family directed resource center connecting and educating parents of children with disabilities and adults with disabilities.  Free of charge, they  teach parents and adults with disabilities how to advocate, navigate support systems, and find joy, hope, and success in spite of challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Gibbons<\/a><\/strong> is the Executive Director and Cofounder of <\/span>Health Access Connect<\/span><\/a>. He is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Philippines, 2004-07). Health Access Connect links Ugandans in remote areas with healthcare. They use micro-financed motorcycle taxis to set up monthly one-day clinics in remote villages. It’s their way of providing healthcare while also helping someone to start a small business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura Jaworski <\/b>is Executive Director of the <\/span>House of Hope Community Development Corporation<\/span><\/a> in Warwick, Rhode Island. In November 2016, Laura was appointed the second-ever executive director. <\/span>House of Hope Community Development Corporation <\/span> is a non-profit affordable housing and homeless services provider. Founded in 1989 in Warwick, Rhode Island, their mission is to end the personal and social trauma of homelessness. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this episode:<\/h2>\n