Patton's Picks: The War of Art

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

Discover The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield. This book offers insights into overcoming internal resistances to unleash creative potential. Here’s why The War of Art is a must-read:

• You Want to Foster a Culture of Innovation: Pressfield discusses how to conquer barriers to creativity, essential for maintaining an innovative organizational culture.
• You Seek to Enhance Personal and Team Performance: Provides strategies for individuals and teams to push past mental blocks and perform at their highest levels.
• You Aim to Develop a Learning Plan: Encourages continuous personal development and overcoming resistance through disciplined practice and creativity.

Stay tuned for more of Patton's Picks, your essential guide to resources that challenge, enlighten, and 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.