Rikimah Glymph - Leadership challenges and opportunities in non-profit organisations

Rikimah Glymph is a traveller, writer, published author, health/wellness coach, advocate for social justice and mentor. She is also the Founding Partner of Glymph Consulting, LLC, a consultancy that focuses on individual wellness, business infrastructure development, and mentoring.

With over a decade of experience affecting change in both the political and civil worlds, Rikimah has served as Chief of People and State Operations for Bernie 2020 and as the Global Director of People Operations for Dimagi. She holds a B.A. in History, an MBA, and a Master's in Project Management, and is the author of two books - Total Wellness: A Millennial & Gen Z Guide to Living a More Balanced Life and Real Talk: A Book of Love Notes for Black & Brown Womxn.

Rikimah has a passion for improving the lives of those around her and knows all too well the everyday challenges all people face in a rapidly changing world. Her extensive travels give Rikimah a unique, global perspective on how to impact and enhance the lives and businesses of her clients.

In this podcast:.

  • The need for a new approach to traditional leadership

  • The tensions that can arise when employees' personal passions and the organisation's priorities diverge

  • The unique challenges of blending family businesses with non-profits

  • The intergenerational nature of business and the need for a flexible leadership structure

  • The differences and similarities between leadership in the non-profit and profit sectors

  • Why having a supportive network of like-minded individuals, who have undergone similar leadership experiences, can be beneficial for growth and feedback.

  • Why self-care and wellness, including social, emotional, and environmental factors, are crucial for leaders to thrive.

You can find out more about Rikimah at BWell365 or through LinkedIn Rikimah’s book is Total Wellness: A Millennial & Gen Z Guide to Living a More Balanced Life

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