My guest for this episode is Patton McDowell. Patton is a nonprofit author, speaker, and coach. He leads a consulting practice founded after a successful twenty-year career in the nonprofit sector, including experience at Special Olympics International and after leading fundraising teams for two universities. Patton's a frequently sought-after expert on nonprofit issues of strategic planning, organizational development, and staff & board leadership. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a Master Trainer for AFP International, host of the weekly podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and author of a new book, also titled Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What are the essential qualities every nonprofit leader should cultivate? What makes a great nonprofit leader? How do you develop yourself as a nonprofit leader? What are the main methods used in leadership development? Why are nonprofit leaders crucial to the success of their organizations? What are the three types of leaders entering the nonprofit sector? Why should leaders focus on their strengths? Connect with Patton McDowell! Website: https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattonmcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmanonprofit/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattonmcdowell/ Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/ Book: https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/book/ Amazon Page: https://amzn.to/3tfo1GV PMA'S Mastermind Leadership Program Mary’s book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org