S01 E13 - Redefining Leadership i...

S01 E13 - Redefining Leadership in Nonprofits | Ganna Yegiazarova on Cultivate

The Cultivate Experience by Wendy F. Adams
S1 · E13
May 27, 2025
36:52

Episode notes

In this episode of Cultivate, Ganna Yegiazarova, Director of People and Culture at Habitat for Humanity Seattle, shares her journey from Moscow to leading a nonprofit organization focused on affordable housing. She discusses the importance of understanding employee needs, the challenges of nonprofit leadership, and the balance between business needs and genuine care for employees. Ganna emphasizes the significance of proactive conversations, recognizing early signs of toxic culture, and the impact of AI on workplace dynamics. She advocates for a people-centric approach to leadership, highlighting the necessity of integrity and continuous learning in fostering a healthy workplace culture.

Connect with Ganna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganna-yegiazarova-ma-shrm-scp-a925b27b/

I hope you enjoyed :)Wendy

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Keywords

leadership
workplace culture
employee engagement
nonprofit
people and culture
affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity
conflict resolution
unconscious bias
team dynamics