Patton's Picks: The Obstacle is the Way

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday. This book draws on Stoic philosophy to offer a strategy for dealing with challenges directly and turning them into opportunities for growth. Here’s why The Obstacle is the Way is invaluable for nonprofit leaders:

• You Want to Enhance Personal and Team Performance: Holiday provides techniques for using obstacles as stepping stones to higher performance.
• You Seek to Foster a Culture of Innovation: By redefining challenges as opportunities, leaders can encourage a more resilient and innovative organizational mindset.
• You Aim to Master Management Practices: Effective leadership through crises and challenges is crucial, and this book offers practical wisdom for navigating tough situations with poise and purpose.

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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