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Patton's Picks: Dare to Lead

August 21, 2024

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

71Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we explore Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. This transformative book dives deep into the heart of leadership, challenging leaders to embrace vulnerability and courage as central components of their management and communication strategies. Brown's research-backed insights offer a powerful blueprint for building resilient and inclusive organizations. Here’s why Dare to Lead is indispensable for nonprofit leaders:

  • You Want to Enhance Communication: Brown emphasizes the critical roles of vulnerability, clarity, and empathy in communication—key for building trust and fostering an open team culture that encourages honest and effective dialogue.

  • You Seek to Foster Inclusive Practices: The book advocates for courage and vulnerability in leadership, principles that promote an inclusive atmosphere where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their best.

  • You Aim to Master Management Practices: Dare to Lead provides practical guidance on leading with authenticity and resilience, equipping leaders with the skills necessary to manage teams effectively through both everyday challenges and significant organizational changes.

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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