Patton's Pick: Stealing Back Time by Alexia Maas

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector 

In this edition of Patton's Picks, we feature Stealing Back Time by Alexia Maas, who was a guest on the Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership podcast episode #267. This book tackles the challenge of time management in a demanding sector, offering practical methods for nonprofit leaders to maximize efficiency while maintaining work-life balance. Here’s why Stealing Back Time is vital for nonprofit leaders:

• Effective Time Management: Provides strategies to optimize daily schedules and reclaim time for strategic initiatives.

• Prioritization Skills: Teaches leaders how to prioritize tasks that align with their organization’s core objectives.

• Work-Life Balance: Offers tips on balancing professional responsibilities with personal life, which is crucial for sustaining long-term leadership effectiveness.

Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, MBA, is the creator of the innovative PMA Mastermind Leadership Program, a unique offering designed to elevate nonprofit leaders through comprehensive training and peer collaboration. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and host of the weekly podcast with the same name, available here. Since founding PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009, Patton has strategically guided over 300 nonprofit organizations to achieve their fullest potential. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he serves as Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.

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