Patton's Picks: Tranquility by Tuesday

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters by Laura Vanderkam. This insightful book provides a practical roadmap to reorganizing your life around the things that matter most. Vanderkam's expert advice on managing time effectively is invaluable for nonprofit leaders seeking to balance high demands with personal well-being. Here’s why Tranquility by Tuesday is essential for leaders in the nonprofit sector:

• You Want to Enhance Productivity & Organization: Vanderkam teaches how to master time management, crucial for reducing stress and increasing organizational efficiency. Her strategies help leaders prioritize tasks that align with their mission and personal values.

• You Seek to Develop a Learning Plan: The book supports ongoing personal development by teaching leaders to structure their time around continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• You Aim to Master Strategic Planning: Vanderkam emphasizes the importance of aligning daily activities with broader personal and professional goals, a key aspect of effective strategic planning.

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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