Leading with purpose: Practical tips for purpose-driven work

Diligent

Artificial Intelligence

Governance

AI Governance

Nonprofit Governance

Regulation

Non-Profit Governance

Public Sector Governance

Public Sector Boards

Artificial Intelligence Governance

Transparency

Public Records

Board Orientation

Parliamentary Procedure

Boardself-Assessment

Student Board Members

Regulatory Environment

AI In Governance

Operational Resilience

Global Regulatory Divergence

Strong and adaptable leadership is essential for nonprofits and public sector organizations to thrive.Each episode of our limited podcast series brings you in-depth interviews with accomplished leaders in nonprofit governance and public service, focusing on different topics.These conversations will bring you actionable insights, fresh perspectives and proven strategies to strengthen board leadersh... more

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	25	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Non-ProfitBusiness

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Latest Episodes

Aligning storytelling with mission metrics for impact

As nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations face growing pressure to demonstrate impact, boards need more than just numbers. In this episode of Leading with Purpose, Jennifer McKenzie, founder of Organised Synergy, and Dottie Schindlinger, E... more

4 Aug 2026 • 47 min

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How school boards benefit from student voice through representation

Student voice is most powerful when it’s more than feedback but actually part of governance. In this episode of Leading with Purpose, Zachary Patterson, co-founder of the National Student Board Member Association and former student board member, expl... more

27 Jul 2026 • 31 min • Popular

How mission-driven boards can evaluate themselves (and improve)

Board self-assessment is one of the most effective, and often overlooked, tools for strengthening governance. In this episode of Leading with Purpose, governance experts Barbara Paxton of BoardStrong and Steve Schroeder, former school board member an... more

6 Jul 2026 • 40 min • Most popular

How to combat public sector fraud, waste and abuse through smarter technology

Public sector organisations face mounting pressure to detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse but traditional audit methods often fall short. In this episode of Leading with Purpose, Diligent experts Jason Venner and Katja Freeman, both former prac... more

24 Jun 2026 • 33 min

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Zachary Patterson

Co-founder of the National Student Board Member Association; former student board member

National Student Board Member Association (NSBMA)

Episode: How school boards benefit from student voice through representation

Barbara Paxton

Director at BoardStrong; expert in personalized board matching and nonprofit governance

BoardStrong

Episode: How mission-driven boards can evaluate themselves (and improve)

Steve Schroeder

Former school board member; governance adviser on strategic planning and leadership development

Sun Prairie School District governance advisor

Episode: How mission-driven boards can evaluate themselves (and improve)

Jason Venner

Former practitioner with public sector audit and finance background, now affiliated with Diligent

Diligent

Episode: How to combat public sector fraud, waste and abuse through smarter technology

Katja Freeman

Former practitioner with public sector audit and finance background, now affiliated with Diligent

Diligent

Episode: How to combat public sector fraud, waste and abuse through smarter technology

Sarah Merkle

Attorney and certified professional parliamentarian

Civility

Episode: How to run efficient meetings with parliamentary rules

Liz Thompson

Executive Assistant to the President and Corporate Secretary and Corporate Compliance Officer

Presbyterian Senior Care Network

Episode: How to design successful orientation for new board members

Chandu Vemuri

Executive Assistant for the Board and Superintendent Leadership

Sun Prairie School District

Episode: How to design successful orientation for new board members

Andrea Messina

CEO of the Florida School Boards Association

Florida School Boards Association

Episode: Transparency, trust and the power of public records

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Jill Holtz

Host of the podcast; guides interviews and discussions on governance for nonprofits and public sector boards

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings

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Really enjoying listening to these conversations and the insights from these experts. I learn something every episode!
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Apple Podcasts	#5	Saudi Arabia/Business/Non-Profit
Apple Podcasts	#33	Ireland/Business/Non-Profit
Apple Podcasts	#165	Saudi Arabia/Business
Apple Podcasts	#242	Japan/Business/Non-Profit

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A compliance view on AI, cyber risk and governance for public boards

Q: If you have to give one piece of advice for leaders and board members for future-proofing, what is it?

Expect change as a constant and cultivate a mindset that views ongoing updates to governance policies and AI practices as normal rather than a one-off project; implement continuous learning and regular IT-driven protections to stay ahead.

A compliance view on AI, cyber risk and governance for public boards

Q: What do you see as being real challenges for these public-facing boards, and what should they focus on next year?

Main challenges include transparency pressures in the face of elections, the need to bring in the right expertise across law, cyber, and AI, and maintaining credible, clear communication about regulations and decisions while expanding access to information and ensuring there is a culture that supports speaking up and dissent.

A compliance view on AI, cyber risk and governance for public boards

Q: So to kick us off, what in your view are the core responsibilities of public sector boards?

Core responsibilities include staying current with regulations, understanding that regulation itself is different from its application, assessing risk in light of local context, and ensuring organizational resilience and public trust through transparent, accountable governance.

Technology and AI for governance: Interview with Dottie Schindlinger & Nithya Das

Q: What practical steps should boards take to begin adopting AI and governance tech?

Start with a governance-focused audit to see how AI is already used, pilot small initiatives (e.g., meeting summaries, committee work), involve stakeholders in evaluating solutions, use trusted vendors, and establish acceptable-use policies to protect sensitive data while gradually expanding usage.

Technology and AI for governance: Interview with Dottie Schindlinger & Nithya Das

Q: Why is it urgent for mission-driven organizations to modernize governance with technology and AI?

The guests emphasize that economic and regulatory pressures, plus funding uncertainties, make efficient, transparent governance critical. Technology enables real-time collaboration, faster decision-making, and better risk management, helping organizations adapt quickly while maintaining accountability.

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