Soon after taking the reins of Crotched Mountain Foundation in 2019, CEO Ned Olney and the organization made the difficult decision to close the iconic New Hampshire school that had served kids with severe disabilities since the 1940s, but that was no longer financially viable. "If we don't have the school, then who are we, what's our identity?" Olney remembered thinking. "What are we moving to?" In this Impactful Leaders Podcast, Olney speaks with WittKieffer Consultant John Fazekas about Crotched Mountain and what other nonprofits can learn from its bold vision for change. Olney's experience with Crotched Mountain is inspiring, which is apropos: "Take every single opportunity to inspire the people you serve," he advises. "If you can't inspire them, you'll have a hard time leading."

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