EPISODE · Oct 7, 2024 · 39 MIN
How a Nonprofit Saying 'NO' Led to a $100 Million Impact
from Hart & Hustle Podcast · host Keenan Hart
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Debbie Cabebe, CEO of Maui Economic Opportunity, to discuss the power of saying 'no' in nonprofit leadership. Debbie shares her journey from HR to the helm of MEO, leading the organization through crises like COVID-19 and Maui's wildfires. Discover how strategic decisions, innovative leadership, and community-focused values drive lasting impact. Learn the unique challenges of running a nonprofit on an island and why evolving programs are essential for sustainable growth. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on scaling community impact and transforming nonprofit leadership.
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In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Debbie Cabebe, CEO of Maui Economic Opportunity, to discuss the power of saying 'no' in nonprofit leadership. Debbie shares her journey from HR to the helm of MEO, leading the organization through crises like COVID-19 and Maui's wildfires. Discover how strategic decisions, innovative leadership, and community-focused values drive lasting impact. Learn the unique challenges of running a nonprofit on an island and why evolving programs are essential for sustainable growth. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on scaling community impact and transforming nonprofit leadership.
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