What Works by Marla Moody is a bold, insightful podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Each episode dives into the operational heart of mission-driven work - exploring leadership, management, systems, and scaling impact. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive, this show uncovers what truly drives success in nonprofits, featuring strategies, stories, and best practices from real leaders making a difference.
What Works: Conversations on Nonprofit Leadership with Marla Moody
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What Works by Marla Moody is a bold, insightful podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Each episode dives into the operational heart of mission-driven work - exploring leadership, management, systems, and scaling impact. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive, this show uncovers what truly drives success in nonprofits, featuring strategies, stories, and best practices from real leaders making a difference.
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July 28, 2026
SE01E41 - Listening Is the Political Skill Saving Modern Democracy | Kamy Akhavan
<p>Kamy Akhavan spent over two decades walking into the most divided rooms in America and leaving with something nobody else could, proof that listening is the most radical act of civic leadership alive today.</p><p>Managing Director of the USC Center for Political Future, Kamy has trained elected officials, legislators, and the next generation of civic leaders to navigate political polarization, bipartisanship, and civil discourse with curiosity over combat.</p><p>🎙 The Exhausted Majority: America's Silenced Political Middle Ground<br>🧠 Oxytocin Politics: The Neuroscience That Unlocks Real Listening<br>🏛 Civic Leadership Built From Radical Discomfort and Growth<br>💡 Curiosity as Strategy: Bridging Political Divides That Feel Impossible</p><p>You can get in touch with Kamy Akhavan here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamyakhavan/<br>Website: https://dornsife.usc.edu/center-for-political-future/</p><p>We hope you enjoyed this episode of What Works! <br>- Marla and the What Works Podcast team :)</p><p>Are you a Leader who would benefit from Leaders encouraging Leaders, Leave a comment where we can find you of go over to https://www.skool.com/value-based-leadership-8377 and join the community there. </p><p>Connect with me:<br>LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingwithmarla/</p><p>#whatworkspodcast #nonprofitleadership #missiondriven #operations #scalingimpact #nonprofitmanagement #leadershipthatinspires #nonprofitexcellence #socialimpact #teambuilding #burnoutprevention</p><p>#whatworkspodcast #nonprofitleadership #missiondriven #operations #scalingimpact #nonprofitmanagement #leadershipthatinspires #nonprofitexcellence #socialimpact #teambuilding #burnoutprevention<br>WhatWorks is a bold and insightful podcast for non-profit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive with decades of global experience, the show uncovers what truly makes mission-driven organizations thrive. From scaling systems to building resilient teams and fighting burnout, WhatWorks goes behind the scenes of the world’s most impactful non-profits.</p>
July 21, 2026
SE01E40 - The Courage to Change a 200-Year Legacy | Matthew Stephens
<p>Matthew Stephens stepped into a nearly 200 year old institution and chose to reimagine what it truly means to serve the living. As President and CEO of Mount Auburn Cemetery, America's first garden cemetery, he is rewriting the rules of legacy nonprofit leadership, nature rooted community healing, and purposeful organisational change one green acre at a time.</p><p>🏛 The 200 Year Vision That Quietly Transformed American Public Space<br>⚖ Shepherding Change Inside a Legacy Nonprofit Under Real Pressure<br>🌿 Nature as the Most Underrated Leadership Strategy Nobody Is Talking About<br>🕯 The Invisible Cost of Driving Culture Without Celebrating the Journey</p><p>You can get in touch with Matthew Stephens here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-r-stephens/<br>Website: https://mountauburn.org</p><p>We hope you enjoyed this episode of What Works! <br>- Marla and the What Works Podcast team :)</p><p>Are you a Leader who would benefit from Leaders encouraging Leaders, Leave a comment where we can find you of go over to https://www.skool.com/value-based-leadership-8377 and join the community there. </p><p>Connect with me:<br>LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingwithmarla/</p><p>#whatworkspodcast #nonprofitleadership #missiondriven #operations #scalingimpact #nonprofitmanagement #leadershipthatinspires #nonprofitexcellence #socialimpact #teambuilding #burnoutprevention</p><p>#whatworkspodcast #nonprofitleadership #missiondriven #operations #scalingimpact #nonprofitmanagement #leadershipthatinspires #nonprofitexcellence #socialimpact #teambuilding #burnoutprevention<br>WhatWorks is a bold and insightful podcast for non-profit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive with decades of global experience, the show uncovers what truly makes mission-driven organizations thrive. From scaling systems to building resilient teams and fighting burnout, WhatWorks goes behind the scenes of the world’s most impactful non-profits.</p>
July 14, 2026
SE01E39 - The Secret to Retaining Volunteers in Nonprofits | Deanna Wilken
<p>Deanna Wilken turned a seven person volunteer operation into a 128 strong global force spanning 28 countries, and she did it without a single salary line. As Founder and President of Human Rights Research Center (HRRC) and Co-Founder of Unruled Masses, Deanna has built something most leaders only talk about: a team that actually wants to stay.</p><p>🎙 The Volunteer Empire: Scaling a 128 Person Mission Driven Global Force<br>📡 Truth Under Fire: Decoding Misinformation and Disinformation in Real Time<br>🏗 Operations as Culture: The Human Infrastructure Behind High Impact Nonprofits<br>🔄 Retention Without Paychecks: The Accountability Framework That Keeps Teams Alive</p><p>You can get in touch with Deanna Wilken here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-wilken/<br>Website: https://www.humanrightsresearch.org</p><p>We hope you enjoyed this episode of What Works! <br>- Marla and the What Works Podcast team :)</p><p>Are you a Leader who would benefit from Leaders encouraging Leaders, Leave a comment where we can find you of go over to https://www.skool.com/value-based-leadership-8377 and join the community there. </p><p>Connect with me:<br>LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingwithmarla/</p><p>#whatworkspodcast #nonprofitleadership #missiondriven #operations #scalingimpact #nonprofitmanagement #leadershipthatinspires #nonprofitexcellence #socialimpact #teambuilding #burnoutprevention</p><p>#whatworkspodcast #nonprofitleadership #missiondriven #operations #scalingimpact #nonprofitmanagement #leadershipthatinspires #nonprofitexcellence #socialimpact #teambuilding #burnoutprevention<br>WhatWorks is a bold and insightful podcast for non-profit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive with decades of global experience, the show uncovers what truly makes mission-driven organizations thrive. From scaling systems to building resilient teams and fighting burnout, WhatWorks goes behind the scenes of the world’s most impactful non-profits.</p>
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