Attributes of the Ideal Executive Director

Executive Directors need hope, the ability to dream and the courage to push back the status quo. Executive Directors need to be able to have boundaries for themselves, their staff and the organization. They need to be able to listen deeply. Listen to staff, clients, board members, community, supporters and themselves. Executive Directors need love and joy.

I don’t know if this was the answer she was expecting, but it is what came to my heart.

leadership, nonprofitsAllison JordanMarch 7, 2024leadership, nonprofitleadershipComment

Bleh or Inspired? Purpose Matters.

Do you want people to feel “meh” or “inspired!” when hearing about your passions?

Purpose matters.

Clarity of purpose is a foundational trait of strong leaders. Understanding why you do what you do and being able to share it with others makes a difference.

leadership, nonprofits, purposeAllison JordanAugust 28, 2023purpose, leadership, nonprofitleadership, groundedleadershipComment