SE01E24 - Scarcity Thinking Forces Bad Decisions And Low Impact | With Courtney Evans Henke

The nonprofit sector is running on a broken system nobody wants to admit exists. Behind the mission driven work, there’s a hidden truth leaders rarely say out loud scarcity thinking is quietly destroying team performance, leadership growth, and long term impact. This conversation exposes the uncomfortable reality of outdated leadership strategies, why high performing professionals fail when promoted, and what nobody tells you about leading in resource constrained environments. If you care about leadership, team performance, and sustainable impact, this is a wake up call.

In this episode of What Works, Courtney Evans Henke, Managing Director of Partnerships and Communications at Last Mile Health, shares powerful insights from leading global teams across Africa.

From transitioning out of an individual contributor role to managing leaders, Courtney breaks down the real leadership challenges most organizations ignore,lack of systemic training, burnout culture, and the dangerous impact of scarcity mindset.

This episode dives deep into leadership development, nonprofit strategy, management skills, and how to build high performing teams without sacrificing well being.
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WhatWorks is a bold and insightful podcast for non-profit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive with decades of global experience, the show uncovers what truly makes mission-driven organizations thrive. From scaling systems to building resilient teams and fighting burnout, WhatWorks goes behind the scenes of the world’s most impactful non-profits