{"product_id":"the-5-truths-for-transformational-leaders-9781394187003","title":"The 5 Truths for Transformational Leaders","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse mission-driven leadership to create dramatic growth at your nonprofit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFive Truths for Transformational Leaders: How Nonprofit Organizations Thrive, Grow, and Make a Profound Difference, \u003c\/i\u003eformer Chief Strategy Officer for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Ed Mishrell, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to achieve extraordinary results when leading nonprofit organizations. The author explains how to use your organization's mission as your north star and build an exciting, growing, and thriving nonprofit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll benefit from the book's step-by-step guidance and advice as it outlines the five key principles of mission-driven leadership. You'll also discover incisive quotes and observations from board members and staff leaders at fast-growing nonprofit organizations you can apply to your own nonprofit for immediate results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also offers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for eliminating or repairing ineffective syste\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Origin of the Five Truths for Transformational Leaders 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Organization 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground Information: The Community Centers of Mission City 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Truth 1: Be Fanatical About Mission 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City: Board Meeting Summary 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Reasons for a Fanatical Believe in Mission 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Thoughts for Aspiring 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City Board Meeting One Month Later 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMission-Driven CPOs 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Mission Origin Story 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes for Board Members 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Center for Truth 1 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Truth 2: Fix, Stabilize, or Replace Systems, Practices, and People Who Are Not Working 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelen’s First Board Meeting as CPO 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFix and Stabilize Systems and Practices 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Needed People Changes 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Weeks After Helen’s First Board Meeting 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuthless Leadership? 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City Emergency Board Meeting One Week Later 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaution: Solving Problems Can Be Addictive 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes to Board Members 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Center for Truth 2 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Truth 3: Establish a Mission-Driven Strategy 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Months Later: Community Centers of Mission City Board Retreat 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Mission-Driven Strategy 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Mission Focus 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Mistakes 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn-the-Job Orientation and Training 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City Measurement Plan 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement Resistance 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating Versus Restricted Funding 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City Board Meeting One Month After Board Retreat 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City Strategy Overview 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes for Board Members 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Center for Truth 3 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Truth 4: Execution Drives Results 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Center of Mission City One Year Later 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelentlessly Communicate Strategy at Every Opportunity 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on What Is Most Important 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Planning Committee Meeting to Review Operating Plan for Coming Year 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish an Annual Plan with Clear Priorities, Targets, and Progress Measures 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City Annual Operating Plan 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecute the Plan 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnds Versus Means Goals 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes for Board Members 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Center for Truth 4 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Truth 5: Continue to Grow as a Leader 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Start at the Beginning 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Leadership Journey 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Centers of Mission City: Three Years Later 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Changes 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Keys to Continuously Growing as a Leader 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurturing a Growth Mindset 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender Differences? 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