In a recent program at Stanford, nonprofit leaders from diverse countries convened to discuss leadership amidst challenges. The consensus emphasized that to effect real change in society, nonprofits must first transform their internal leadership practices. This often-overlooked aspect involves the need to fortify organizational capacity while navigating issues like staff burnout and systemic dysfunction. A significant component of the discussion centered around The Friction Project, which distinguishes between detrimental and beneficial friction, advocating for the latter to enhance organizational clarity and outcomes.
Effective leaders know how to eliminate the noise while preserving the tension that leads to better outcomes.
We need a different kind of leadership to move forward amidst organizational dysfunction.
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