Glad You Asked

Tammy Zonker - How do we create an organizational culture that is more human centered?

May 4, 2026·48 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Join Martha Schumacher as she explores the power of active listening and human-centered organizational culture with her guest Tammy Zonker, founder of Fundraising Transformed. Discover practical insights and questions to deepen connections and foster trust in any setting and prioritize the important needs of our communities. Stay tuned until the end for a chance to win a copy of Tammy’s new book, Calling All Heroes: Combining the Best of Donor-Centered and Community-Centered Fundraising for Greater Impact.Here are this episode’s questions:Guest question (Tammy Zonker): How do we create an organizational culture that is more human centered?Martha’s question: What is the biggest challenge in your job day to day?Listener question (Lacey Slay): What is the number one trait leaders need to be successful? Action Item: Talk with a colleague, friend, or even a stranger and ask: “What is the number one trait humans need to be successful?” You’ll be showing that you respect their opinion, and you’ll come away with new insights and maybe even some great advice! Tammy’s follow up questions:That's so interesting. Tell me more about that.How did you come up with that idea? What problem are we solving with that approach? Help me understand. I'm very interested in that. How long have you felt that way?Have you always felt that way?Tammy Zonker’s Links:LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/tammyzonkerTwitter - https://twitter.com/tammyzonkerPodcast - https://podcast.com/intentionalfundraiserResources:Fundraising Transformed - https://fundraisingtransformed.comCalling All Heroes (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7F4X9X2Credits:Glad You Asked is a Hazen Institute for Leadership Training podcast.Join us on Patreon for more in-depth content.If you have a question you’d like me to ask on our show, or you’ve used one of the questions from an episode in your life, send Martha Schumacher a message on LinkedIn, or send me an email at hello@hazeninc.com. Learn more at hazeninc.com.Produced by Patrick and Benjamin Childers of Odd Conduit Media.Original music by Bassel & The Supernaturals featuring Herbie Hunkele on trumpet.

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