625. Holding Fast + Moving Forward: 8 Lessons in Resilience + Clarity (Jon McCoy + Becky Endicott)
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Overview
What does it look like to hold fast and move forward—at the same time?
In this heart-filled wrap-up of our ImpactUp series, Jon + Becky reflect on eight powerful lessons that emerged from this season’s conversations around resilience, clarity, and building momentum in times of uncertainty.
From grounding ourselves in community to embracing the unknown, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways and a renewed sense of purpose. We talk about the power of story, the strength in showing up authentically, and how we can all anchor ourselves in values—especially when the world feels wobbly.
This one’s a love letter to nonprofit leaders, social impact folks, and anyone navigating change with heart. 💛
✨ You’ll learn:
Why uncertainty isn’t something to fear—but something to move with
How to build resilience personally + organizationally
Why trust, community, and connection are the real growth strategies
The kind of storytelling that fuels generosity and movement
Come get inspired—and reminded you’re not alone. Let’s keep moving forward, together.✨ Join us July 10 for ImpactUp: Movement!
💡Takeaways:
Building resilience requires a blueprint and practice.
Trust is essential for deeper impact in philanthropy.
Clarity creates motion and direction in our work.
Generosity begins with a sense of belonging.
Collective momentum starts at the local level.
Grounding ourselves can lead to meaningful action.
Today’s Guest
Jon McCoy, CEO + Co-Founder of We Are For Good.
Becky Endicott, Co-Founder + Chief Storyteller of We Are For Good.
“Money moves at the speed of trust. ”
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Episode Highlights
Embracing Resilience and Grounding (03:03)
Personal Reflections and Insights (06:09)
Key Takeaways from the Series (09:04)
Building Trust and Community (12:12)
The Power of Storytelling (14:52)
Activating Generosity and Belonging (17:48)
Looking Ahead: Movement and Activation (24:00)
Powerful Quotes
“Holding fast isn’t about sitting in paralysis when you don’t know how to move forward. It’s about asking a bigger question: How can we get our house in order in times of change?” - Becky Endicott
“Our lives are in constant flux. We never know what’s going to happen from one moment to the next, but we’re all scrambling for solid ground that doesn’t exist.” - Jon McCoy
“Operational strength equals mission strength." - Jon McCoy
“Community and trust are the soil where generosity grows.”- Becky Endicott
“Stories are anchors. They carry our values, restore trust, and connect us through shared meaning.”- Jon McCoy
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