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Patton's Picks: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector
As part of my ongoing exploration of productivity systems and tactics, I’m always testing tools that help leaders work smarter without burning out. Ali Abdaal’s Feel Good Productivity offers a refreshing approach: instead of glorifying hustle, he encourages you to build your workflow around what energizes you. This shift toward energy-based work is especially valuable for nonprofit leaders navigating intense demands and limited time.
Three reasons nonprofit leaders should read this book:
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Shift from time management to energy management. Abdaal helps you design days that increase focus and reduce burnout.
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Use experimentation to build sustainable habits. His “playful productivity” mindset makes improvement enjoyable, not overwhelming.
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Lead from a place of strength, not depletion. When you match your tasks to your energy, your team and organization benefit from a more present and effective leader.
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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