S02 E05 - The Intersection of Pur...

S02 E05 - The Intersection of Purpose and Impact | Shari Chernack on Cultivate

The Cultivate Experience by Wendy F. Adams
S2 · E5
Sep 9, 2025
39:34

Episode notes

In this episode of Cultivate, Wendy F. Adams engages with Shari Chernack, Chief People Officer at Isaacson, Miller, to explore the intersection of purpose-driven leadership and transformation in the nonprofit sector. They discuss the importance of understanding one's 'why', maximizing impact, and the human elements of change management. Shari emphasizes the need for humility, trust, and self-awareness in leadership, as well as the significance of prioritization and coaching through resistance. The conversation highlights the challenges leaders face in a fast-paced world and the necessity of creating authentic connections within organizations.

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