THE BURNOUT ROOM
THE BURNOUT ROOM
The Burnout Room
The Nonprofit Perspective: Eric Hawkins
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Feb 24, 2026 at 4:59 am.
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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. 
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