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Patton's Picks: Outer Order, Inner Calm

July 18, 2024

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

61 In Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin, readers are guided through simple steps to declutter their surroundings and their minds, enhancing overall well-being and productivity. Here’s why this book is a must-read for leaders:

  • You Want to Enhance Productivity & Organization: Rubin’s principles directly impact personal efficiency and organizational skills.
  • You Seek to Foster Inclusive Practices: Creating a calm, ordered environment can help accommodate diverse working styles and needs.
  • You Aim to Develop a Learning Plan: Personal growth through organized living spaces can translate into more focused and effective professional development.

Stay tuned for more of Patton's Picks, your essential guide to resources that prepare you for a rewarding leadership journey.

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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