How do you lead nonprofits like businesses while staying true to your mission? In this episode, Andy Price, CEO & Scout Executive of the Grand Canyon Council, shares lessons from over 30 years in nonprofit leadership. He reveals how to inspire volunteers, measure real impact, and turn around organizations in crisis.

Watch the full conversation to learn strategies for aligning passion with purpose while driving sustainable growth.

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In this podcast, you will learn:

☑️ Why passion is the foundation of sustainable leadership.

☑️ The unique challenge of leading volunteers versus employees.

☑️ How nonprofits can operate like businesses with “dividends to society.”

☑️ The importance of measuring outcomes, not just inputs.

☑️ How to execute a turnaround during an organizational crisis.

This video is for:

▶️ CEOs and executives leading mission-driven organizations.

▶️ Nonprofit leaders navigating growth and transformation.

▶️ Business leaders looking to align impact with strategy.

▶️ Anyone seeking to balance passion, purpose, and performance.

About the Guest:

Andy Price is the CEO and Scout Executive of the Grand Canyon Council of Scouting America. With more than 30 years of experience, he has led five local councils across three states, serving hundreds of thousands of youth. Andy has guided organizations through existential crises, implemented strategic turnarounds, and championed the belief that nonprofits must operate with the same discipline as businesses—while delivering dividends to society.

🔗 Learn more about the Grand Canyon Council: https://www.scoutingaz.org/

🔗 Learn more about Scouting America: https://www.scouting.org

About the Host:

Anthony Taylor is the CEO, Founder, and Senior Facilitator at SME Strategy. With over 14+ years of experience in strategy work, he holds a BBA and is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). Based in Vancouver, Canada, Anthony helps leadership teams around the world create and implement successful strategic plans.

🔗 Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604

About SME Strategy:

SME Strategy is a management consulting firm specializing in helping organizations develop and implement strategic plans. We facilitate conversations around strategic direction so leaders can focus their energy on what drives results.

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Leading Nonprofits Like Businesses with Andy Price, CEO & Scout Executive

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