Bruce Berglund, CEO and Founder of DBD Group, interviews Jon Kidwell, CEO of Leadwell, on the topic of servant leadership. What is it and how can you incorporate its principles in your leadership?  Learn more about Jon at leadwell.com ..read more

How do we invite people into the change we want to make?  DBD Group's Jon Simons, Sara Luke, and Jason Fry discuss how to share your organization's stories for maximum impact and connection (and inspire partners, volunteers, and donors) through "show" and "tell ..read more

DBD's Jon Simons and Mary Ramirez discuss ways to engage and activate your nonprofit board and program volunteers.  ..read more

In the third and final part of the Fall Forward podcast series, Jon Simons interviews founder and President of DBD Group Bruce Berglund about reconnecting with his "why" and how to lead with confidence during times of uncertainty ..read more

How do teams and organizations fall forward with purpose and planning in difficult times? In part 2 of the Fall Forward podcast series, DBD Group's Jon Simons interviews fellow partner at DBD Group, Kellie Wardman, about strategic thinking and planning for the modern era.   ..read more

In part 1 of the Fall Forward series, DBD Group's Jon Simons interviews Justin Ihne, CEO of the YMCA Plattsburgh about creative problem solving, innovating, and community support in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic ..read more

DBD Group’s Jon Simons interviews two leaders about building partnerships with local government and elected officials; Abby Farris Rogers, CEO and President of the YMCA of Greater Richmond and Eva Colen, Manager, Office of Children and Families for the city of Richmond, VA ..read more

DBD Group's Laurie De Vries and Bruce Berglund discuss timing and the outlook for non-profits for 2021 and into 2022 ..read more

Bruce Berglund chats with Kellie Wardman and Jon Simons of DBD Group about effective partnerships and what’s changing in how non-profits collaborate today ..read more

Jon Simons and Bruce Berglund of DBD Group share part four of their DBD Axioms series.  Bruce breaks down the Axiom “Vision Leaks” and how it relates to inspiring others in the vision of an organization. Jon investigates the connection between the Axiom “Program and Purpose”, and rounds out the episode with the Axiom “Names and Numbers” as a useful way to convey program scope with personalization and connection ..read more