337. Time Off Well Spent: The Case for Sabbaticals - DJ DiDonna

Meet DJ. He’s sharing the gift of rest and rejuvenation. In 2019, he founded The Sabbatical Project to define, explore, and research sabbaticals following a 900-mile pilgrimage in Shi-Ko-Ku, Japan. He knows nonprofits doubt their ability to implement a sabbatical-focused work experience, but keep an open mind! He’s bringing the playbook (and data!) to show how it’s good for business. We’re working toward a world where extended leave is the norm, not the exception. Tune in and hear the science and benefits behind rest.

Today’s Guest
DJ DiDonna, Founder, The Sabbatical Project

Episode Highlights

• DJ’s story and journey to where he is today (1:15)
• External catalysts that result in sabbaticals (6:00)
• Types off sabbaticals people take (11:50)
• DJ’s sabbatical + walking 900 miles (16:00)
• Barriers that prevent people from taking a sabbatical (21:45)
• Archetypes of sabbaticals (24:20)
• Business case for sabbaticals (30:10)
• Case studies of nonprofit leaders taking sabbaticals (35:00)
• DJ’s advice for people exploring sabbaticals in the nonprofit sector (42:00)
• A story of powerful philanthropy + impact that DJ witnessed in his career  (45:15)
• DJ’s One Good Thing: Life is too short to not take a sabbatical. (50:25)

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