Sarah and Courtney talk with Eric Hawkins, a manager and consultant with a background in transportation, logistics, and nonprofit work. Eric shared what makes a good nonprofit leader, the importance of storytelling, and how nonprofit donors and grantors affect employee wellbeing. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits.  Show Notes: “Joy and Sorrow”, a poem by Kahlil Gibran https://poets.org/poem/joy-and-sorrow  The Huberman Lab podcast: Dr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-alia-crum-science-of-mindsets-for-health-performance

Sarah and Courtney discuss how leaders can help navigate the unexpected (flooding, plane crash), provide support during times of great change (maternity leave), and assess workers fairly (education v skills). At the end of the episode, Sarah and Courtney offer their "Ripples of Gratitude," where they say who they are especially thankful for this week. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits.  Link to Inbox Submission:  https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast  Link to Nonprofit Wellness Initiative toolkit- https://www.kentuckypsychologicalfoundation.org/for  Link to SNL Skit [Work Birth with Amy Poehler- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYphunIQIhg

The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits.  In this episode, Saran and Courtney talk about Glass Door’s top workplace trends for 2026. Courtney introduces psychology concepts, like psychological contracts and job insecurity, to make sense of these trends. Sarah discusses how these trends relate to nonprofits, and what her nonprofit organization is doing in 2026. At the end of the episode, Sarah and Courtney offer their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week.   Link to Inbox Submission:  https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast

The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits.  In this episode, we talk to Cody VanBoxel, executive director and CFO of Disabled American Veterans. Cody told us how he strives to be a servant leader, why detachment and building routines are important to combat burnout, and how to develop a positive work culture through caring and connection.  At the end of the episode, Sarah and Courtney offer their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week.