Episode 210: Martha Sharkey — CEO of Today Is a Good Day
Martha Sharkey, founder and CEO of Today Is a Good Day, shares her experience in nonprofit leadership and the mission of her organization to provide support for families who have experienced the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She discusses the inspiration behind the organization’s name and the importance of celebrating the good moments in the NICU journey. Martha also talks about the leadership communication lessons she has learned, including empowering her team members to take the lead and solve problems and the challenge of asking for financial support. She reflects on missed opportunities and the importance of hiring additional staff to support the organization’s growth.
Martha Sharkey shares her experiences with taking risks and making big decisions in her organization, Today is a Good Day. She discusses the importance of acknowledging others who are going through difficult times and shares a personal challenge for listeners to reach out to someone in their network who may be struggling. Martha also talks about the skill of thinking on the spot and distilling information into soundbites for media interviews. She emphasizes the importance of concise communication and the impact it can have. Finally, Martha discusses the importance of acknowledging others and the power of a simple message of support.
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