43. 5 Tips to Cultivate a Bravery Mindset- Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

Bravery Mindset We Are For Good Podcast Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

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Overview

We are ramping up to 2021 by getting our hearts and minds in the right place. And it only seemed fitting to start with a conversation on bravery as we embark on this brave new world. Be forewarned: preserving convention is not our end game. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share 5 tips to start embracing a bravery mindset, and discover how to embrace risk, tap into your inner courage to deliver your mission more authentically.

“Bravery is a muscle, and you have to keep flexing it to get stronger.”

— Becky Endicott CFRE, Co-Founder and Chief Storyteller, We are for Good

How to look within yourself and find new ways to pivot
Embrace the idea of risk and bravery leading into 2021
Get super aligned with your core values, and get back to the heart of your mission
Your mission hasn’t changed, but the way you fundraise has to change
Change always requires bravery
5 Tips to Cultivating a Bravery Mindset

Powerful quotes

“The reality is we are still going to be try to figure things out as an industry in 2021. Who do we need to become?” -Jon

“This is a brave new world that we are living in. There is absolutely no playbook.” -Becky

“2020 has been interesting. This year has been a life cycle of a Blockbuster. If you didn’t learn how to pivot, you are already behind.” -Jon

“To make bold moves this next year, you have to be firmly planted on your values.” -Jon

“Your mission hasn’t changed, but the way you fundraise can change.” -Jon

“You have an important voice and am important viewpoint you need to bring into the world.” -Becky

“To be more brave requires more intentionality.” -Becky

“Bravery is a muscle, and you have to keep flexing it to get stronger.” -Becky

“Find a mentor, find a running buddy, partner with somebody on a project. Bring different opinions to the table and lean into the power of community.” -Jon

“We’re giving you permission that it is OK to feel scared. Acknowledge it and let it go. One of the bravest thing we can do is embrace something we are scared of.” -Becky

“Fear is bravery’s nemesis. It attempts to drown out our courage and tells us what we can’t do.” -Becky

Jon and Becky’s 5 Tips to Cultivating a Bravery Mindset

Speak up and live in vulnerability
The power of the pen - write down the things you are afraid of, process your fears, and journal your fears
Practice self care (+ combat imposter syndrome!)
Do something fun that you stink at
Bravery is empowered through community