Summer Rewind| Why Your Nonprofit's Next Leader Needs More Than Potential - With Chris Wong

Send us Fan MailGreat performers don't always make great leaders. That gap is costing nonprofits people they can't afford to lose.As nonprofits head into the busiest stretch of the year, Britt Stockert revisits a listener favorite with Chris Wong, founder of Leadership Potential and a licensed therapist who builds leadership programs inside nonprofits. They talk about accidental leadership: the quiet gap between being a great performer and being ready to lead a team, and why closing it matters most right before things get loud.Spotting potential is easy. Developing it is non-negotiable.What You'll LearnWhat accidental leadership is and why it happens even in the best-run nonprofitsWhy promotion skills and leadership skills aren't the same thingHow one avoided conversation can quietly cost you your best peopleWhat leaders can do right now to close the gapMore About Our GuestChris Wong is the founder of Leadership Potential, a licensed therapist who builds leadership development programs inside nonprofits from the ground up.Resources and LinksGet Chris's free Difficult Conversations Playbook for Leaders hereConnect with Chris on LinkedInAbout DonorboxDonorbox is a trusted online and on-location fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more. With easy-to-use donation forms, powerful donor management tools, and features designed to grow recurring giving, we have helped 100,000-plus organizations process over $4 billion in donations worldwide.donorbox.orgEnjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.The information provided in this series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor for specific guidance.Support the show