What A Chief Operating Officer At Christ-Centered Ministries Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Nonprofit Industry
Jameese, a Chief Operating Officer, reveals the immense responsibility inherent in the role, stating that "my level of responsibility is overwhelming," and the significant personal sacrifices required, highlighting the crucial need for self-care and effective delegation to ensure organizational stability. The expectation that working "smart not hard" is misleading, as the high-level position demands both significant effort and careful work-life balance.
Executive/Leadership, Stress Management, Work-Life Balance, Overcoming Challenges, Responsibility
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Jameese Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Christ-Centered Ministries
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UCLA Anderson School of Business - Certificate
General Studies / Not Applicable
Faith-Based Services , Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
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Video Highlights
1. The higher the position, the greater the responsibility and the more overwhelming the workload.
2. Success in this role requires a significant amount of self-care and work-life balance to avoid burnout.
3. Working smart in this position can still require a lot of hard work and may involve sacrificing personal experiences.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
My level of responsibility is overwhelming. It requires a lot of self-care, as my absence could actually cause the demise of our company. That's how important my role is.
Learning how to work smart doesn't always mean you won't have to work hard. They say "work smart, not hard," but working smart can sometimes be hard. I've given up a lot of experiences in my life just to be here.
It's very stressful at times. However, I am trying to do better at ensuring the company doesn't fall apart if I'm not here. This means there has to be a lot of work-life balance.
People don't tell you how hard it's going to be. I wish someone had said, "The higher you go, the more responsible you are." Some people don't think that way. Many people here think it's easy because I'm in a high position, but that's really not the case at all, not if you're truly engaged in your role and your responsibilities.
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