Listen in, as Michelle and Danielle debate on whether your organisations values should be hung on the wall!

Do you have your organisational values proudly displayed on the wall? Do you actively talk about them? And more importantly - do they ever change?

In this episode of The NFP CEO, we take a step-by-step approach into the real meaning behind organisational values and how they shape culture, behaviour, and decision-making.

Our co-host, Michelle shares insights from a recent experience helping an organisation redefine their values and the powerful impact it had.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Values should be more than words—they should drive behaviour.

✅ Ask the critical question: What does this value mean in practice?

✅ Values define what we do and what we don’t do—one organisation set “no gossiping” as a non-negotiable under their transparency value.

✅ A strong values-based culture supports psychological safety, accountability, and a learning mindset.

✅ Leaders play a key role by speaking up, modelling behaviours, and even owning their mistakes.

Before you ask marketing to paint values on the wall, tune in to explore how to make your values meaningful, shape a culture of integrity, and create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up.

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Website: thenfpceo.com.au

Michelle Cutler: Michelle Cutler | LinkedIn

Danielle Ballantine: Danielle Ballantine | LinkedIn

Wondering if your structure is giving you "the right stuff"?

In this episode, Michelle and Danielle dive into a topic that takes up a lot of time and brain space for CEOs - staffing structures and the right number of direct reports. Whether you're inheriting an existing team or building your own from scratch, the structure you choose has a major impact on productivity, communication, and your calendar.

We explore:

• Why staffing structure is a major focus during funding changes, or new projects
• The impact of too many direct reports on a CEO's time and focus
• How to think beyond a number - why working backwards from your available time might be a smarter approach
• The importance of having the right people leading teams to avoid silos and ensure alignment
• What to consider when composing your senior leadership team, including cross-functional representation
• Why monthly check-ins and regular feedback loops can be more effective than traditional annual appraisals
• Setting meaningful KPIs and goals that actually align with your organisation’s strategic direction

Structure should support your strategic plan, not strain your calendar.

See you next Thursday for another Episode of The NFP CEO.

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LinkedIn: The NFP CEO: Overview | LinkedIn

Website: thenfpceo.com.au

Michelle Cutler: Michelle Cutler | LinkedIn

Danielle Ballantine: Danielle Ballantine | LinkedIn

In this episode of The NFP CEO, we dive into the complexities of managing different personalities within your executive team. Effective leadership requires an understanding of team dynamics, leveraging strengths, and addressing dysfunctions before they impact performance. Join us as we explore frameworks like Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Gallup’s StrengthsFinder, and insights from Harvard Business Review on managing resentment.

Key Areas Discussed:

1. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Patrick Lencioni)

2. Understanding Gallup’s 34 Strengths

3. Managing and Mitigating Resentment in Your Exec Team

4. Practical Strategies to Address Resentment

Grab a coffee, your favourite dessert and settle in for a great conversation.

And, see you next Thursday.

Connect with us:

LinkedIn: The NFP CEO: Overview | LinkedIn

Website: thenfpceo.com.au

Michelle Cutler: Michelle Cutler | LinkedIn

Danielle Ballantine: Danielle Ballantine | LinkedIn