Join Trent and John Bivona, Senior Biosafety Officer for the University of Chicago - Howard T. Ricketts Laboratory, as they discuss our response to COVID-19 as leaders in our organizations from his 15+ years of experience dealing with high consequence pathogens such as MERS, SARS and Ebola.

We get it. It’s tempting to panic… but don’t! Rick Dunham offers a better perspective around giving for nonprofits during the COVID-19 crisis, and the best way to communicate with your donors. Now is not the time to back off… but to lean in!

Trent interviews Nils Smith as they address strategies for an effective livestream experience and anxiety surrounding the new norm when it comes to budgets and giving. God CAN use this as a season of harvest for the Kingdom. We’re praying for you!

Do the employees of your organization want to go to work? Creating a vibrant culture within your company is critically important. Today, Trent talks with Brian about instilling a sense of belonging, and the benefits of not only working hard, but playing hard, too.

Trent talks with Rick about insightful research that shaped his approach to marketing and unpacks the importance of donor variety, making a heart connection, and putting the power in the donor’s hands.

Andrew found himself lying on the floor of his apartment, sobbing: “God, I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do, and I still don’t feel closer to you…” From that point of desperation, he learned how to undress the layers of legalism and religiosity that’s so often added to the Gospel while getting back to the core message of dependence on Christ.

Ever been in a meeting that seemed to lack energy and focus…or worse, felt like a waste of your time? Today, we flip the script as Nils Smith interviews Trent Dunham on how to effectively lead a meeting – with purpose!

It doesn’t get more meta than a podcast on podcasting! In this episode, Trent speaks with Casey Helmick, Dunham+Company’s Chief Strategist. Casey talks about the ins and outs of podcasting, touching on key mistakes you should avoid and offering tips that will help you make the most impact on air.

Let’s talk public speaking – for extroverts AND introverts! Trent interviews his good friend Nils Smith, D+C Chief Strategist Social Media + Innovation on how to become a better communicator. Spoiler alert: The best way to become a better speaker… is to keep speaking.

What gets you up in the morning? Why does your organization exist? In this episode, Trent talks with Rick Dunham on how to provide focus and cast a vision around the identity of your organization...and the importance of a tangible roadmap to get you there.

In this first episode, Trent talks with Rick Dunham, founder of D+C (aka: his dad) about his consulting background and how the company came to be.