From The Suggestion Box with Nicole Smith

About From The Suggestion Box with Nicole Smith

The Suggestion Box: Navigating Feedback The Good, The Bad, and the Say Whaattt? This podcast was created to take the FEAR out of FEEDBACK! It explores how we as Volunteer Engagement Professionals respond to and manage feedback. Hear from professionals both within and outside our industry about feedback that they received and how they used it to grow their programs as well as professionally. Join Nicole and her guests as they LAUGH, LEARN, and LIVE a more fulfilling life because of the feedback you receive.

Publisher

Adams Davy Media | Nicole R Smith

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Sept 2020

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Amira Barger; The Price of Nice

   In this episode, Amira Barger, and I discuss her book, what it really means to lead and communicate with intention, her 12 Promising Practices, and the importance of the right Mindset, Toolset, and Skillset framework. She shares why it is important for leaders to navigate leadership in a way that is true, kind, clear, and accountable, and why feedback isn't always a gift, but more like fuel—something that can be used for good or bad—which makes it important to consider the source, intent, and how we choose to use it. We also discuss why a “Burn Book” may be a good idea for you how journaling can help you advance in your career. BIO AMIRA is an award-winning executive and author of The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—And 4 Actions for Real Change, a bold exploration of how “niceness” upholds inequity and a call to action for real change. Named 2024 Woman of the Year by Women Health Care Executives, Amira has also been recognized as one of 50/50 Women on Boards' Top 50 Women to Watch, Involve People’s Top 100 Executives, CMO Alliance’s Top CMOs, Top 50 Global DEI Professionals by OnConferences, Mogul’s Top 100 People Leaders, Leaderology’s Fearlessly Authentic Leaders, and Business Insider’s 30 Under 40 in Healthcare Innovation. A scholar, practitioner, and thought leader, Amira brings more than 20 years of expertise in strategic communications, mobilizing communities, influencing stakeholders, and driving action. She has global experience and has advised and led strategies for CVS Health, Eli Lilly, Walgreens, Hologic, Genentech, Pfizer, GSK/Haleon, BMS, Zoetis, Alkermes, Regeneron, Amgen, Medtronic, Children’s Miracle Network, Kaiser Permanente, First 5 Los Angeles, Covered California, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FEMA, and California Community Colleges. A dedicated educator, Amira serves as a Professor of Marketing, Communications, and Change Management at California State University East Bay. A data-informed organizational architect, she leverages design thinking to advance equity and solve complex challenges that impact us all. Contact: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirabarger/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirabarger/) Resources: The Price of Nice (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5Q6HVF/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20price%20of%20nice&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-v2_k0_1_17_de&crid=1FHE1GA80WEPH&sprefix=the%20price%20of%20nice) Nicole’s Affirmation Journals (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicole-R-Smith/author/B07HC4JBHC?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8f48118b-7dc9-457b-b934-daf62d36bb8f)

2. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Leaning into the Leader You Were Designed to Be

   Leadership isn't about becoming someone else—it's about becoming more fully yourself. In this episode, we dive into a refreshing approach to leadership that challenges conventional thinking. Angela and I explore the Joyful Leadership Framework and discuss the difference between responsibility and accountability, self-awareness versus self-identity, and how your character, core values, and personal operating system shape the way you lead. We also examine the difference between your purpose and your calling, and why authentic leadership begins by embracing who you are rather than trying to become someone you're not.Connect with AngelaEmailareynolds.clpc@gmail.comLinkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angey-reynolds-523a2116/

3. 

   5 Jul 2026

   Leaders of Volunteers in Nonprofit and Corporate are 1st Cousins

   In this episode, we discuss why HR professionals should take a closer look at leaders of volunteers for open roles, especially given their strengths in people management, culture building, training, and mission alignment. We unpack the shared skills, strategies, and leadership strengths that make volunteer engagement professionals uniquely effective across sectors. We also explore why nonprofit and corporate leaders of volunteers are cousins in practice and have far more in common than most people realize. Finally, we highlight Service Enterprise as a ready-made funding opportunity and a practical pathway for organizations looking to strengthen volunteer engagement while increasing impact. This conversation is ideal for nonprofit leaders, CSR professionals, HR teams, and anyone interested in how volunteer leadership can drive stronger organizations, better talent decisions, and greater community impact.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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YouTube

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Engagement

32

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