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April 29, 2025 32 mins

Sam has a conversation with Erik Butz, U.S. Director of Operations at Cru, a Christ-centered non-profit with 17,000 staff members and a presence in nearly every nation globally. In his 30 years at Cru, Erik has been to 50+ countries and served at every level in the organization both here in the United States and internationally, which has given him invaluable leadership experience and networking insight. Listen as he shares how he motivates and leads his team of over 1,600 staff globally, why building relationships and trust are so vital in a donor-based organization, and how he keeps himself from burning out.


Connect with Erik Butz:
Email: Erik.Butz@Cru.org
Instagram: @erikbutz
Facebook: Erik Butz

To learn more about the Cru organization visit: Cru.org

If you are local to Lake Nona, FL, and are interested in the Nona Leadership Network visit: NonaLeadership.net

Connect with Sam Eckerson:
Book Your Complimentary 15 Minute Discovery Call With Sam: https://www.businessnetworkingsolutions.com/call

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Thank you for listening & happy networking!

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