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Book Review: The Surprising Gift of Doubt

NonProfit PRO

“The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” written by Marc Pitman of Concord Leadership Group, is a book that’s not just about nonprofit leadership. It can be applied to leaders in any situation, especially if you, as a leader, needs some re-grounding or refocus.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

.orgSource

Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. Leadership training helps directors to learn and practice the skills needed to navigate the complexities of board service. ASAPS had a leadership training program.

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Nonprofit Leadership Isn’t Perfect, and That’s the Point

Blue Avocado

I cant think of a term more widely used in the professional world than leadership. Throughout my life, from teenage years to now, my career has been filled with leadership training programs: Teen leadership, student leadership, emerging leadership, and executive leadership. Its an idyllic view of leadership.

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Best New Leadership Book Of 2023

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership comes in moments.

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Leadership Books To Read During Spring Break

Eric Jacobsen Blog

When you have some downtime to relax and ready, I recommend these compelling books about leadership: Spring break is just around the corner for many people.

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orgCommunity Leadership ColLAB Gets to the HEART of Technology

.orgSource

At.orgCommunity’s March 13 Leadership ColLAB, the group discussed how to use technology to put HEART into our relationships with our members, staff, and constituents. If you are curious about the HEART framework and want to learn more, book time on my calendar for a personal introduction.

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My 10 Favorite Quotes From The Book, The 5 Levels Of Leadership

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Leadership is action, not position. Here are some of my favorites quotes from John C. It's about advancing your team.