Nonprofit Leadership Resources
Leadership Resources
Developing leaders in nonprofit organizations and Head Start programs is difficult. Limited resources of money, time, and energy are obstacles to developing true leaders. Instead, leaders put out fires, engage in direct services, and work tirelessly to make a better world.
The following resources are an eclectic set of titles—my picks of the best resources for nonprofit and Head Start leaders. This is not an exhaustive list. I have included some classic works as well as newer research. My bias is toward positive psychology that connects personal vision to organizational purpose and mission. I like work that focuses on the whole person.
I’ve included a list of resources that address the specific needs of individuals who continue to be excluded from leadership positions and discriminated against in the workplace. I have also included books by President and First Lady Obama, and I end with a list of books that promote equity and inclusion in workspaces.
I hope you enjoy reading these.
15 Books to Read
The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. By Shawn Anchor
Dare to Lead: by Brené Brown
Dare to Lead provides practical strategies to grow and develop as humane citizens in an inclusive and positive work culture. Brown’s research and writing are helpful and inspiring. In Dare to Lead, Brown guides
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Revised and Updated 30th Anniversary Edition: by Stephen Covey.
Stephen Covey once said, “To achieve goals you’ve never achieved before, you need to start doing things you’ve never done before.” In his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey provides …..
Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance: by Angela Duckworth.
Meeting challenges and surmounting barriers rely on what Angela Duckworth calls grit and Duckworth’s research examines how to develop grit. Grit encompasses passion….