Patton's Picks: Embracing Ambition by Jenny Mitchell

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector 

Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we explore Embracing Ambition by Jenny Mitchell, who was a guest on the Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership podcast episode #269. This book is a call to action for nonprofit leaders to harness their ambitions for greater impact. Mitchell provides insights and tools for leaders to align their personal ambitions with their organizational missions effectively. Here’s why Embracing Ambition is crucial for nonprofit leaders:

• Empowering Leadership: Inspires leaders to own their ambitions and use them as a driving force for organizational growth.

• Alignment of Mission and Personal Goals: Guides leaders on how to synchronize their personal goals with their nonprofit’s mission for enhanced impact.

• Cultural Development: Encourages the cultivation of a supportive culture that celebrates ambition and innovation within the team.

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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