# session originally (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover session originally. Page: Feed: --- ## [Five Good Ideas on how to become a collaborative organization](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-on-how-to-become-a-collaborative-organization) _2026-06-30 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ Collaboration with other organizations can build your organizational capacity, amplify your impact, and help you serve more people – but only if you get it right. Successful collaboration starts at home – with your board and senior leaders building the right internal culture, competencies, and systems before you approach potential partners. Liz Weaver, former Co-CEO of the Tamarack Institute, and… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2510941/c1e-ojzobj7127ajgpqz-3458jkvzcq6v-tajgcy.m4a) ## [Five Good Ideas on how to think responsibly about generative AI](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-on-how-to-think-responsibly-about-generative-ai) _2026-05-14 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ Jake Hirsch-Allen, head of Partnerships at The Dais, a public policy and leadership think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University, joined Elizabeth McIsaac, president of Maytree, for the latest Five Good Ideas session to share his five ideas on how to adopt generative AI responsibly and effectively. Drawing from the Responsible AI Adoption for Social Impact (RAISE) program – a national initiative… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2461811/c1e-2m4vhq79ovcmno68-6z8z1kw3c3q1-kwedg2.m4a) ## [Five Good Ideas to attract and keep volunteers](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-to-attract-and-keep-volunteers) _2026-04-15 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ Dr. Megan Conway, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada, joined Elizabeth McIsaac, President of Maytree, for the latest Five Good Ideas session to share her five ideas on how to re-engage your volunteer community and attract new supporters. Megan talked about how to meet the changing needs and motivations of today’s volunteers, remove barriers that keep people from participating, and reconnect… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2422183/c1e-ojzobjjv9jhjg4v3-9jg07rnqt26n-qkddpu.m4a) ## [Five Good Ideas for building fearless organizations](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-for-building-fearless-organizations) _2026-03-09 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ In the face of changing government policies, deepening inequality, and community crises, charities must act forcefully to respond to their clients’ needs. They need to be fearless and use all of their tools to advocate and manage risk. The Neighbourhood Group Community Services and Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre experienced a trial by fire in 2025 that tested their resolve – they… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2387499/c1e-1758hnw4r3i4jdg0-qd16jkw8bxg-4in7pr.m4a) ## [Five Good Ideas on surviving succession: How to guide a founder-led non-profit into its next chapter](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-on-surviving-succession-how-to-guide-a-founder-led-non-profit-into-its-next-chapter) _2026-02-06 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ In this Five Good Ideas session, Annie Kidder, co-founder and recently retired executive director of People for Education, shares her personal experience of what it's like to hand off your organization to the next generation. What really happens during succession – what works, what hurts, what do you need to let go of, and how does a founder-led organization steer into a future where it can… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2351466/c1e-rp3rtonn93b2kwo1-okp8zkojf1p-mwtc2i.mp3) ## [Five Good Ideas on what great non-profit boards get right](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-on-what-great-non-profit-boards-get-right) _2025-12-11 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ In this Five Good Ideas session, Aleem Punja, Executive Director, Future Ready Initiative, Aga Khan Council for Canada, shared lessons from leading and advising boards across sectors. How can leading with head, heart, and homework transform governance from functional to exceptional? His five good ideas: 1. Start with purpose, not paper 2. Govern, do not manage 3. Centre equity and pluralism in… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2272907/c1e-vp4gt7mx62bwz178-47mnd1xzs4jm-dy785p.mp3) ## [Five Good Ideas on surviving and thriving in social policy](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-on-surviving-and-thriving-in-social-policy) _2025-11-12 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ In this Five Good Ideas session, Sherri Torjman shares lessons from her 25 years at the Caledon Institute of Social Policy. In a field as complex and challenging as social policy, how do we stay the course and make an impact? Her five good ideas: 1. Find your North Star 2. Do your homework 3. Dream big - and small 4. Create the pathways 5. Tell your story For Sherri's full bio and resources, visit… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2175529/c1e-rp3rtw7d8xf2kw1z-1p7246rqbjxz-q3kffw.mp3) ## [Five Good Ideas for building a human-centred workplace in the AI era](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-for-building-a-human-centred-workplace-in-the-ai-era) _2025-06-03 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ In this session, Zabeen Hirji, former Chief HR Officer at RBC and now in her Purposeful Third Act, explored how AI is reshaping the nature of work. As AI changes the relationship between employers and workers, why should people choose to work for your organization? How can organizations help their people thrive in this new era? Her five good ideas: 1. Help every employee understand their purpose… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2056456/c1e-6q32so1k28hnd60z-okm60vg0apwx-e4uws0.mp3) ## [Five Good Ideas for making organizational change work](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-for-making-organizational-change-work) _2025-05-06 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ In this session, non-profit consultant Claire Forster discussed how to make meaningful and sustainable change in your organization. How do you integrate a new function or program into your current structure? How do you communicate with your teams to ensure that the change is not disruptive or disengaging? What implications are there for the existing teams and culture and how do you manage that?… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2025924/c1e-g9z8umx639ixnqq0-9jr23jzpb2mn-kugzzv.m4a) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XIFm8Av3s6tT) _2025-05-06 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Five Good Ideas on supporting caregivers at the workplace](https://five-good-ideas-podcast.castos.com/episodes/five-good-ideas-on-supporting-caregivers-at-the-workplace) _2025-04-23 · Maytree Foundation · Five Good Ideas Podcast_ Liv Mendelsohn and Christa Haanstra joined Five Good Ideas to discuss how to build a culture that recognizes and values caregiving. Their conversation with Elizabeth McIsaac highlighted that creating a caregiver-friendly workplace is compassionate and strategic . Organizations that recognize this gain a competitive edge through improved retention, productivity, and workplace culture. Liv and… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/maytree/2018077/c1e-zpkvt72qv1cokrv9-5zxoj3vrhk65-waq1iu.mp3)