Patton's Picks: The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis
March 12, 2025
Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector
Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis. This book offers a thrilling exploration of how accelerating technologies will transform industries, including the nonprofit sector, over the next decade. Diamandis’s insights into exponential technology growth provide leaders with a roadmap for navigating and leveraging these changes. Here’s why The Future Is Faster Than You Think is crucial for nonprofit leaders:
- Embracing Technological Advances: Shows how to leverage emerging technologies for greater impact, aligning with leadership in a digital age.
- Strategic Planning: Encourages future thinking about long-term trends, preparing leaders for sustainable growth.
- Innovation Mindset: Cultivates an innovation mindset that can anticipate and capitalize on future opportunities.
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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