May 2023
Intermediate to advanced
256 pages
5h 33m
English
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Foreword
It's no secret that the key ingredient to the success of any organization, large or small, is leadership. The right leader is a game changer in every aspect. They surround themselves with people who excel in advancing the vision, mission, and performance of the organization. They form strong relationships, focus the organization on key outcomes, and drive the business to deliver results. The right leader makes all the difference! That's why I'm so excited about the publication of The 5 Truths for Transformational Leaders. It provides a leadership model to strengthen the impact of nonprofit organizations, because leading a nonprofit is different.
The author, Ed Mishrell, has extensive experience in the nonprofit industry, serving at every level from student intern to a senior leader at Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). Throughout his career he has seen virtually every type of leader, enabling him to understand the key levers that drive a successful nonprofit enterprise. This enabled Ed to successfully lead numerous national initiatives for BGCA, many of which focused on leadership development. One of his crowning achievements was BGCA's Advanced Leadership Program—a program that unleashes the best in leaders and puts them to work with their team in a dynamic environment. I participated in this program's inaugural cohort while serving as the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. It honed my skills as a leader and helped my leadership team focus on our most ...
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