How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants
How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants offers no-nonsense coaching, practical advice, and the support you need to elevate your skills, discover your passion, and become the leader you were always meant to be.
Whether you're looking to expand your impact, scale up, or simply find your footing, Morning Star is here to guide you on your journey.
We dive deep into conversations with leaders who are not only experts in their field but are also passionate about their work—whether they're driving change in the not-for-profit sector or leading small to medium businesses. These individuals know what it takes to not just keep their day job but to thrive in it.
We also explore essential topics like business and leadership development, volunteerism, and board governance, offering insights that are both actionable and inspiring.
Whether you're a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or someone navigating the challenges of not for profit management, you'll find something valuable here. And if you're just here for the entertainment, we've got that covered too—because at Morning Star, we believe in making work both meaningful and enjoyable.
How to Keep Your Day Job is Hosted by Lisa Goss, Founder and CEO of Morning Star Consultative Services, this monthly podcast brings together a team of seasoned professionals. Lisa’s wealth of experience—from frontline healthcare to executive leadership—drives transformative outcomes for the organizations she serves. Alongside her is Staci, the voice of reason and the go-to list maker, who's always ready to roll up her sleeves and push the team into new arenas. And, of course, Geraldine, the glue that holds it all together.
Through Morning Star Consultative Services, Lisa and her team provide unparalleled expertise in areas such as system transformation, strategic planning, leadership, management and workplace culture. From executive onboarding and recruitment to crisis management and board governance, Morning Star is your partner in building a sustainable and compassionate organizational future.
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, eager to climb the ladder, or just looking to land your dream job, you're in the right spot. Tune in and discover how you, too, can keep your day job—and love it.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by any company, employer, or agency. The views and opinions expressed are for general information purposes only and should not be considered as individual professional advice. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.
How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants
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Season 5 / Episode #9 - Morning Star Catch-Up: What We’re Building & The Risks We’re Taking
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Season 5 / Episode #8 - Year-End Without the “Oh No”: Audit Prep Made Simple
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Season 5 / Episode #7 - It’s Not What You Call Them. It’s How You Treat Them.
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Season 5 / Episode #6 - Bad Years Don’t Kill Businesses. Bad Structures Do.
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Season 5 / Episode #5 - Teams Isn’t Broken — Your Structure Might Be
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