252: The Five Frameworks for Leadership Excellence (Brian Quail)

SUMMARY

How can nonprofit leaders navigate the complexities of transition, engage stakeholders effectively, and drive mission-driven change? In episode #252 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we delve into these critical questions with Brian Quail, a seasoned nonprofit leader who’s written a practical roadmap for new executives in the nonprofit sector. Brian explores his five frameworks designed to guide leaders through the crucial first 90 days of leadership onboarding and beyond. From understanding the organization's mission and culture to analyzing financials and engaging with stakeholders, Brian offers practical guidance about how to lead effectively in your current or future leadership role.

ABOUT BRIAN

Brian Quail is founder and CEO of Quail Consulting, which focuses on guiding nonprofit CEOs and boards to achieve exceptional results. After earning his MA in nonprofit administration and management at the University of Chicago, his career spanned four decades in nonprofits, including twenty-five years as CEO of three affiliates of national organizations. Combined, his fundraising, oversight, analysis, and development efforts have resulted in over one billion dollars in human-services funding. Brian and his wonderful wife, Liz, live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he enjoys spending time with their amazing daughter, Chloe, volunteering, fitness training, and playing golf.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES 

• Preorder Brian’s new book The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs by Brian Quail
• Learn more about Brian here
• The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
• Ready for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector 
• Check out our new website, PMAnonprofit.com!