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Patton's Picks: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector
This selection came from podcast guest Trasetta Alexander, who highlighted Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead during our conversation as one of the most important leadership resources she’s encountered. Brown’s work has become foundational for leaders striving to build courage, trust, and healthy team culture — all essential in the nonprofit sector, where stakes are high and resources are limited.
Three reasons nonprofit leaders should read this book:
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Lead with courage and clarity. Brown offers tools for addressing hard conversations and navigating conflict with empathy.
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Strengthen emotional intelligence. Curiosity, vulnerability, and self-awareness become strategic advantages for leaders and their teams.
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Operationalize your values. Brown helps you move beyond inspirational posters to behaviors and systems that truly reflect your values.
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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