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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 30 MIN

The Surprising Foundation of a Leader's Moral Compass

from I Was Told There Would Be Snacks: A Nonprofit Podcast · host Dr. Kevin Dean & TN Nonprofit Network

We all know our childhood shapes us, but what if the worst experiences actually make us better leaders? Dr. Sydne Taylor of Community Alliance for the Homeless shares the fascinating, counter-intuitive findings from her dissertation: that trauma and adverse experiences can actually strengthen a leader's moral foundation. We dive into what this means for developing stronger, more ethical leaders who are prepared to handle the messy reality of the nonprofit world.

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