In this session, we will address the question ‘What are the characteristics of an effective nonprofit leader?’ You will think about people (both alive and no longer living) whom you consider to be leaders and their character qualities that cause others to perceive them in that light.

CSL will share the results of over 25 years of research into what characterizes effective nonprofit leadership, including his review of surveys of tens of thousands of employees around the world from the nonprofit, private and public sectors who have been asked what they look for in their leaders.

In this session, you will try to find answers to the questions nonprofit leaders ask themselves everyday: How do I inspire and motivate my staff? How do I build trust with my staff, Board, funders and clients? How can I lead with empathy and emotional intelligence so my employees feel valued, inspired and committed to their work? CSL will also share the Three Spheres of Effective Leadership – a model that distills the three most important leadership qualities and how you can leverage their interactive nature and exercise them daily to become an effective leader.