Adaptive Resilience in Charity Leadership

Summary: Hosted on March 27, 2025, the purpose of The Charity Leader Summit was to provide charity leaders with examples of the best mindsets for overcoming leadership challenges. At Cause leadership, we have helped 100s of charities find their next senior leader, and we have learned firsthand how the right leadership mindsets help shape the strongest team cultures and dynamic. In this episode, Dave Hutchinson speaks with Stacey Palmer, President & CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada on the topic of Adaptive Resilience – Thriving through change and uncertainty and overcoming team conflict. In this conversation, Stacey shares her insights on leadership in the charitable sector, particularly in navigating change and conflict. She discusses the challenges faced during the pandemic, the importance of innovation, and strategies for fostering a positive organizational culture. Stacey emphasizes the need for adaptability and resilience in the face of external pressures. She highlights the significance of investing in people and relationships as crucial for organizational success. Stacey also stresses the importance of building a positive attitude toward change which leads to better outcomes, and she explains why leaders should prioritize mission over method.   Chapters: 00:00  Introduction to Leadership in Charity 02:56  Navigating Change and Challenges 05:42  Managing Team Conflict 08:03  Innovation and Organizational Change 10:35  Building Resilience and Positive Attitude 13:21  Fostering a Culture of Open Communication 16:17  Future Challenges and Opportunities in the Charitable Sector   Connect with Stacey: https://prisonfellowship.ca/   The Charity Leader Summit full video: https://youtu.be/C-cUJQseCUo