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Crosswind Approach
by Michael Baldree
The Crosswind Approach is a leadership podcast for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations. Hosted by Michael Baldree, the show features conversations with leaders who have navigated organizational turbulence while staying grounded in their mission. Each episode offers practical insight for leaders seeking clarity, resilience, and confident decision-making.
Episodes
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Episode 07: How to Break Through the $1 Million Ceiling
Episode Overview Why do 92% of nonprofits never surpass $1 million in annual revenue? In this episode of The Crosswind Approach, Michael Baldree, CPA and founder of Crosswind CFO Advisory, explores one of the most common growth challenges facing nonprofit organizations: breaking through the $1...
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Episode 06: The Inner Work Nonprofit Leaders Avoid and How it Impacts their Teams with Dr. Natalie Pickering
Episode Overview What happens when a leader becomes so focused on one problem that they stop listening to the people around them? In this episode of The Crosswind Approach, Michael Baldree, CPA and founder of Crosswind CFO Advisory, shares the story of United Airlines Flight 173 and the…
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Episode 05: What A Fractional CFO for Nonprofits is NOT
Episode Overview What happens when an organization is flying confidently in the wrong direction? In this episode of The Crosswind Approach, Michael Baldree, CPA and founder of Crosswind CFO Advisory, shares the tragic story of Eastern Airlines Flight 980 and connects it to one of the biggest...
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Episode 04: Lessons from a Nonprofit Founder
Episode Overview What does an exploding engine at 41,000 feet have to do with nonprofit leadership? In this episode of The Crosswind Approach, Michael Baldree, CPA and founder of Crosswind CFO Advisory, shares the story of Qantas Flight 32 and the leadership decision that saved 469 lives. He...
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Episode 03: How to Avoid a Crash Disaster During Leadership and System Changes
Episode Overview What do a runway decision and nonprofit leadership have in common? In this episode of The Crosswind Approach, Michael Baldree, CPA and founder of Crosswind CFO Advisory, shares the story of Air Canada Flight 143, known as the Gimli Glider, and connects it to one of the most...
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Episode 02: How to Avoid People/Culture Crash Disaster
Episode Overview What do a “dual engine failure” and nonprofit leadership have in common? In this episode of The Crosswind Approach, Michael Baldree, CPA and founder of Crosswind CFO Advisory, revisits the story of US Airways Flight 1549, the Miracle on the Hudson, and connects it to one of the...
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Episode 01: How to avoid Operation Crash Disaster
Episode Overview What do a catastrophic aviation failure and nonprofit leadership have in common? In this first episode of The Crosswind Approach, Michael Baldree, CPA and founder of Crosswind CFO, shares the powerful story of United Airlines Flight 232 and connects it to one of the most…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Crosswind Approach is a leadership podcast for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations.
Hosted by Michael Baldree, the show features conversations with leaders who have navigated organizational turbulence while staying grounded in their mission.
Each episode offers practical insight for leaders seeking clarity, resilience, and confident decision-making.
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Michael Baldree
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The Crosswind Approach is a leadership podcast for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations. Hosted by Michael Baldree, the show features conversations with leaders who have navigated organizational turbulence while staying grounded in their mission. Each episode offers practical insight for...
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