Karen Senger, The Food Bank of Northern Nevada: The Interview
Sarah Collins and Bill Dippel explore various themes around personal strengths, leadership, and the impactful work of food banks. They share humorous anecdotes, delve into self-reflection through the concept of warning labels, and discuss the importance of building relationships in fundraising. Karen Senger, a guest from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, shares her journey and insights on how her strengths influence her work and leadership style. The discussion emphasizes the significance of teamwork, mentorship, and the balance between personal responsibility and developing others. In this conversation, Karen Senger discusses the importance of harmony in team dynamics, how to navigate conflict effectively, and the role of personal strengths in leadership. She shares insights on her experiences at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, emphasizing the need for open communication and understanding among team members. The discussion also touches on the challenges of managing strengths like input and intellection, and how they can lead to both positive outcomes and potential pitfalls. Karen highlights the significance of fostering a supportive environment where team members can thrive and contribute to a common goal.
Takeaways
Takeaways
- Self-reflection can be humorous and insightful.
- Driving fast can be a reflection of personality.
- Food banks play a crucial role in community support.
- Building relationships is key in fundraising.
- Strengths assessments can guide personal and professional growth.
- Mentorship is vital for developing team members.
- Responsibility can be both a strength and a challenge.
- Adaptability and consistency can coexist in leadership.
- Understanding team dynamics enhances collaboration.
- Outward focus of responsibility fosters team growth. The magic happens when team members are open with each other.
- Harmony is crucial for getting everyone to work towards a common goal.
- Understanding team members' strengths leads to better collaboration.
- Conflict can be necessary for achieving harmony in teams.
- Mature harmony involves addressing issues directly when needed.
- Input can lead to overwhelming others if not managed properly.
- It's important to filter information before sharing it with the team.
- Intellection can create a disconnect if not communicated effectively.
- Using playful code words can ease communication about misunderstandings.
- Every contribution, no matter how small, is valuable in a team setting.
To contact Karen:
https://fbnn.org/
Karen's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Connectedness
2) Learner
3) Responsibility
4) Input
5) Intellection
6) Developer
7) Consistency
8) Adaptability
9) Relator
10) Achiever
Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
https://fbnn.org/
Karen's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Connectedness
2) Learner
3) Responsibility
4) Input
5) Intellection
6) Developer
7) Consistency
8) Adaptability
9) Relator
10) Achiever
Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Individualization
2) Developer
3) Activator
4) Woo
5) Restorative
6) Empathy
7) Harmony
8) Connectedness
9) Relator
10) Learner
Sarah's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Positivity
2) Woo
3) Communication
4) Harmony
5) Activator
6) Developer
7) Input
8) Individualization
9) Responsibility
10) Arranger
Official Strengths On Fire Website: https://strengthsonfire.transistor.fm
Creators and Guests
Host
Bill Dippel
Bill Dippel is a certified, professional Strengths coach with a 35-year career in nonprofits and higher education. His passion is working with organizations, teams, and individuals to ensure they are performing and communicating at the highest levels. As president of Bill Dippel Strengths Coaching, he travels frequently for large events and public speaking, as well as working with whole companies through their management teams.
Host
Sarah Collins
Sarah Collins is a certified CliftonStrengths coach and founder of Collins Collective, with over 12 years of experience in strengths-based coaching and leadership development. Her passion lies in empowering businesses, teams, and individuals to communicate and perform at their best by focusing on what they do well. As the leader of Collins Collective, Sarah combines engaging workshops, high-impact keynotes, and in-depth coaching to foster growth and connection. Based in Nebraska, she partners with businesses to drive meaningful change and create high-performing teams.
Guest
Karen Senger
Karen Senger, Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, has 30 years of experience as a fundraising professional. She has managed all aspects of fundraising including capital campaigns, major gifts, planned gifts and grants. She figures she has helped raise more than $50 million dollars to date benefiting a variety of nonprofit organizations. She is always interested in keeping up with the latest fundraising trends, growing her knowledge and keeping her skills sharp. She obtained her Certified Fund Raising Executive credentials in 2016 and after completing extensive training became a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving in 2020. She serves on the board of the Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada and was the 2021 Sierra Chapter President for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). AFP Sierra Chapter awarded Karen the Cornerstone Award for Outstanding Fundraising Professional in 2021 for her commitment to and leadership in the fundraising profession.
