S01 E12 - Managing Growing Pains ...

S01 E12 - Managing Growing Pains in Nonprofits | Billie Wright on Cultivate

The Cultivate Experience by Wendy F. Adams
S1 · E12
May 20, 2025
42:33

Episode notes

In this episode of Cultivate, host Wendy engages with Billie Wright, Chief People Officer at the Recycling Partnership. They discuss Billie's journey into human resources, the importance of servant leadership, and the challenges of navigating change within organizations. Billie shares valuable insights on creating a culture of connection, setting realistic expectations, and maintaining resilience in leadership roles, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation, Billie Wright discusses the evolving challenges in HR leadership, particularly in the context of DEIB initiatives and mental health. She emphasizes the importance of open communication within teams, the need for self-awareness in leadership, and the strategies for retaining top talent. Billie also highlights the significance of mentorship and the power of asking for help, while sharing her personal journey of growth and commitment to fostering a supportive organizational culture.

Find Billie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billie-wright/

I hope you enjoyed :)Wendy

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Keywords

leadership
mentorship
change management
organizational culture
employee engagement
resilience
mental health
human resources
community impact
self-awareness
servant leadership
Recycling Partnership
workplace dynamics
HR leadership
DEIB
employee retention
nonprofit challenges
leadership development
open communication