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I am so excited to welcome Dru Wischhover to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Over the past 20 years, Dru has founded three real estate companies — Inspired Title Group, Inspired Development Group, and Winspire LLC — dedicated not just to business success, but to making an impact.
With every closing, his companies give back: funding scholarships, supporting mental health awareness, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Through his mission, the inspired way, Dru has built more than companies. He’s built a culture that elevates clients, team members, and entire communities.
In today’s conversation, we explore how leaders can break the stigma of mental health in the workplace and why a healthy culture is the foundation for long-term success. If you’re a nonprofit or business leader ready to build happier, more supported teams and integrate mental wellness into your leadership style, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode:
- [02:55] Building companies that give back
- [05:55] How early experiences in service shaped Dru’s lifelong commitment to philanthropy
- [09:48] Why culture is everything
- [16:13] Bringing mental health into the leadership conversation
- [20:19] How to create safe spaces for open dialogue at work
- [24:38] Simple ways to support your team’s mental health
- [27:36] The power of trust and flexibility in building resilient teams
- [31:49] Reframing mental health as a leadership responsibility
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“Not everybody can pitch, not everybody can catch. That’s fine. It’s just finding out where people excel and highlighting that because now they’re excited to be there. Now they know what their role is.” – Dru Wischhover
“I’m giving you the opportunity to heal your mental self because you are no good to me if your mental health is in peril.” – Dru Wischhover
“Mental health has probably touched everybody in some facet.” – Dru Wischhover
RESOURCES
The Lead with Heart Summit is not just another conference. It’s a powerful, purpose-driven experience created specifically for nonprofit fundraisers who are feeling burned out, stretched thin, and in need of real, meaningful support. April, 2026.
E81: Practical Leadership Strategies: Self-Management, Maximizing Productivity & Ethical Leadership with Christian Muntean
E115: How to Thrive with ADHD as a Nonprofit Leader with Dr. Jennifer Dall
The Two Hour Difference by Dru Wischhover
The EmC Masterclass developed by Dr. Lola Gershfeld is for everyone looking to enhance their communication and collaboration skills to raise more revenue for their mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations like ICF HRCI, and SHRM. Use the code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a generous 10% discount.
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CONNECT WITH DRU
LinkedIn: Dru Wischhover
Website: https://www.inspired-title.com/
CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
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