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Patton's Picks: Keep Going
Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector
Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we explore Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon. This book is a beacon for anyone seeking to sustain their creative momentum and drive, regardless of external pressures or challenges. It also serves as the perfect culminating read for each cohort of our Mastermind program! Kleon offers practical advice that is especially pertinent for leaders in the nonprofit sector who need to keep their teams inspired and innovative. Here’s why Keep Going is crucial for nonprofit leaders:
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You Want to Foster a Culture of Innovation: Kleon provides strategies that help maintain creativity, crucial for nonprofit leaders aiming to innovate and solve problems in unique ways.
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You Seek to Enhance Personal and Team Performance: The book offers invaluable tips on keeping yourself and your team motivated and engaged, ensuring sustained performance even during challenging times.
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You Aim to Develop a Learning Plan: Keep Going emphasizes the importance of continual learning and adapting, which is essential for fostering a creative and responsive organizational culture.
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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