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Are you feeling overwhelmed by endless meetings and responsibilities as an NGO leader? What if saying "no" more often could actually help you make a greater impact?

Many NGO leaders struggle with taking on too much, leading to burnout and inefficiency. In this episode, Pravat Gurung shares how learning to say "no" helped him reclaim his time, empower his team, and become a more effective leader. If you’ve ever felt like you need to do it all, this conversation will show you a better way.

In this episode you'll discover:

How setting boundaries and prioritizing key responsibilities can help you lead more effectively.
Learn the power of trust and vulnerability in leadership and how they can transform team dynamics.
Gain practical steps to structure your time and empower your team for greater efficiency and impact.

Hit play now to learn how saying “no” to the right things can help you create a bigger impact in your work as an NGO leader!

Resources Mentioned:

Pravat Gurung's Linkedin Profile

Register Now: Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader

If you’d like to become more productive, be able to say no and empower your team to make an even greater impact, sign up now for the May 6th course! You can find a link for more information and to register here!

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How to Make More Impact by Saying No to More Things as a NGO Leader with Pravat Gurung

The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by endless meetings and responsibilities as an NGO leader? What if saying "no" more often could actually help you make a greater impact?

In this episode you'll discover:

How setting boundaries and prioritizing key responsibilities can help you lead more effectively.
Learn the power of trust and vulnerability in leadership and how they can transform team dynamics.
Gain practical steps to structure your time and empower your team for greater efficiency and impact.

Hit play now to learn how saying “no” to the right things can help you create a bigger impact in your work as an NGO leader!

Resources Mentioned:

Pravat Gurung's Linkedin Profile

Register Now: Becoming the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader

66 פרקים

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