Why read Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership?

Book cover of Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership: Because the World Is Counting on You

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In a world where the old rules no longer apply, nonprofit leadership is more important than ever

Now in its second edition, Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership is a must-have resource for organizations of all shapes and sizes wanting to make a bigger difference in the world. Filled with…

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1 author picked Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ed Mishrell

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While there are thousands of books on leadership there are few that specifically address the challenges of leading a nonprofit organization.

Leading a nonprofit is different; authority is diffused and widely shared, success is difficult to define and competition for resources is intense. Or, as Joan states “nonprofits are messy.” Joan provides a practical guide to leaders based on her experience as a leader and consultant.

Her approach is down to earth straight forward and sprinkled with a dash of humor. Hearing Joan speak and subsequently reading her book several years ago was the first impetus for me to explore…

From Ed's list on leaders with the courage to be transformational.