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Patton's Picks: Designing Your Life
Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector
Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. This innovative book applies the principles of design thinking to personal and professional development, offering a unique approach to constructing a fulfilling life and career. Here’s why Designing Your Life is essential for nonprofit leaders:
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You Want to Master Strategic Planning: Burnett and Evans show how to use design thinking to create actionable and adaptable life and career plans, encouraging continuous iteration and innovation—skills vital for strategic organizational planning.
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You Seek to Develop a Learning Plan: The book emphasizes a mindset of curiosity and continuous improvement, crucial for personal development and professional growth in any leadership role.
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You Aim to Enhance Productivity & Organization: Designing Your Life teaches how to effectively manage personal and professional goals, promoting organizational skills that help leaders design more balanced and fulfilling lives, thus improving overall productivity.
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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