Patton's Picks: Actualized Teamwork by Will Sparks
January 13, 2025
Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector
Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into Actualized Teamwork by Will Sparks. Will joined us on our podcast to share his insights on leadership development on episodes #14 and #260 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. This insightful book focuses on how leaders can fully develop their potential using adult development theory. Here’s why Actualized Leadership is invaluable:
- Management Practices: Discusses adaptive and emotionally intelligent leadership styles crucial for modern nonprofit management.
- Learning Plan: Encourages ongoing personal and professional development to continually enhance leadership capabilities.
- Inclusive Practices: Provides strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace, recognizing diverse developmental needs.
Stay tuned for more of Patton's Picks, your essential guide to resources that prepare you for a rewarding journey in nonprofit leadership.
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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