The Reset

Tanya Frey, J.D.
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The Reset is where we talk about leading people, nonprofit life, and the weird little things that happen when humans try to run organizations. You’ll get to hear from those humans, too. If you’ve ever sat in a meeting and thought, “Are we really not going to say the thing?” — this is probably for you. Expect honest conversations, practical takeaways, humor, and a lot of real talk about how to lead, hire, manage, and make better decisions. We’re on a mission to defeat the Sunday scaries — one reset at a time.

Episodes

  1. Aug 9

    Before the First Day: Building a Strong Board Chair–CEO Relationship

    A strong board chair–CEO partnership doesn't happen by accident—it starts long before a new leader's first day. In this episode, Tanya sits down with Dr. Reginald Porter, CEO Leadership Memphis, to explore the leadership transition from both sides of the table. Having served as both a board chair and a CEO, Reggie shares what builds trust early, where communication often breaks down, and how boards and executives can set one another up for success. Together, they discuss onboarding, role clarity, decision-making, governance, and the conversations every board chair and CEO should have before challenges arise. Whether you're hiring a new executive, serving on a board, or stepping into a leadership role yourself, this episode offers practical insights for building a stronger partnership from day one.

  2. Jul 20

    Before Your Leader Arrives

    A new leader’s success starts before their first day. In this episode of The Reset, Tanya shares what boards and organizations should do before a new executive arrives—from preparing the team and clarifying expectations to addressing the issues everyone already knows are waiting. Because onboarding isn’t just about helping a leader learn the organization. It’s also about making sure the organization is ready to be led.

  3. Jul 8

    Your Interview Process is Telling on You

    Your interview process is telling on you. If candidates leave confused, it’s telling on you. If the loudest person in the debrief wins, it’s telling on you. This week on The Reset, I’m talking about what interview processes reveal about organizations — and how to make them clearer, fairer, and less exhausting. Because candidates are interviewing you, too.

  4. Jun 22

    Before You Post the Job

    Before you recycle the old job description and hit publish, pause. Was this actually the job—or was it everything the last person picked up along the way? In this episode of The Reset, I break down how roles quietly become overloaded, why organizations keep hiring for the history of a position, and the questions leaders should ask before launching the search. Because the goal is not to replace the person who left -- it's to hire for what the organization needs next.

  5. Jun 13

    The Villagers are Tired.

    Every organization has “villagers” — the people quietly keeping everything moving, filling gaps, solving problems, and carrying more than anyone realizes. In this episode of The Reset, Tanya reflects on a phrase her aunt once joked about: “The villagers are tired.” What started as a funny comment about raising children turns into a bigger conversation about burnout, invisible labor, and the people leaders rely on to keep the machine humming. This episode explores how to recognize when the village is stretched too thin, what leaders can do before burnout turns into collapse, and why support has to be more than appreciation.

  6. Jun 11

    Welcome to the Reset.

    I’m Tanya Frey, and The Reset is where I talk about leading people, nonprofit life, and the weird little things that happen when humans try to run organizations. You’ll get to hear from those humans, too. If you’ve ever sat in a meeting and thought, “Are we really not going to say the thing?” — this is probably for you. Expect honest conversations, practical takeaways, humor, and a lot of real talk about how to lead, hire, manage, and make better decisions. We’re on a mission to defeat the Sunday scaries — one reset at a time.

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The Reset is where we talk about leading people, nonprofit life, and the weird little things that happen when humans try to run organizations. You’ll get to hear from those humans, too. If you’ve ever sat in a meeting and thought, “Are we really not going to say the thing?” — this is probably for you. Expect honest conversations, practical takeaways, humor, and a lot of real talk about how to lead, hire, manage, and make better decisions. We’re on a mission to defeat the Sunday scaries — one reset at a time.

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  • Creator
    Tanya Frey, J.D.
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tanya Frey, J.D.
  • Show Website
    The Reset