Patton's Pick: Eat That Frog

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

Welcome to this edition of Patton’s Picks, where we feature Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy. This short, actionable read is all about mastering time management by tackling your most important task first - the “frog.” Tracy’s timeless principles remain essential for nonprofit leaders facing competing priorities and ever-growing to-do lists. Here’s why Eat That Frog should be on your shelf:

• Prioritization: Teaches how to identify and act on high-impact tasks first, a key to strategic leadership.

• Procrastination-Busting: Offers tools to overcome inertia and build forward momentum on big projects.

• Daily Discipline: Encourages a mindset of focus and execution that boosts long-term effectiveness.

Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, MBA, is the creator of the innovative PMA Mastermind Leadership Program, a unique offering designed to elevate nonprofit leaders through comprehensive training and peer collaboration. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and host of the weekly podcast with the same name, available here. Since founding PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009, Patton has strategically guided over 300 nonprofit organizations to achieve their fullest potential. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he serves as Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.

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