with Michael Kaufman MSW, PhD. Effective Leadership: Advocacy, respect, and elevating others through inspiration.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, my mentor, colleague, and friend, Dr. Michael Kaufman, MSW, reflects on his journey as a helping professional and educational and organizational leader. Dr. Mike has worked in psychiatric settings, schools, and clinics, with Veterans, with people with PTSD, abandoned children, and, of course, in special education, while mentoring many people along the way. His formal training in accounting, social work, and clinical psychology has led to a successful career building outstanding support services for children, adolescents, and adults, grounded in a strengths-based perspective and elevating others. Adding author to his list of accomplishments, “Doing good & doing well- Inspiring Helping Professionals to Become Leaders in their Organizations,” shares lessons from a 30+ year career through personal stories and lived experiences. It aims to inspire helpers to exercise the power they already possess and to pursue a fruitful, fulfilling path of professional development and organizational leadership.  I have personally called Dr. Mike's book “A must-read for any helper who truly wants to be the change that makes a difference-you will be so inspired to step into your purpose with integrity and live the life of your dreams.” Helpers, we can do it!May he inspire you as much as he has inspired me.~DonnaShow ResourcesYou can reach Dr. Mike at https://www.michaellkaufman.com/authorYou can find the book here:https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/doing-good-and-doing-well-9798216205753/https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/doing-good-and-doing-well-michael-l-kaufman/1143512095https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Good-Well-Professionals-Organizations-ebook/dp/B0C5SHJCFHPew Research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/24/key-facts-about-public-school-teachers-in-the-u-s/Women's Empowerment Principles: Make Today Your Organization's Signature Moment on YouTube  https://youtu.be/TJKWwcoXduI ReferencesCouncil on Social Work Education. (2023). 2022–2023 statistics on social work education in the United States. https://www.cswe.org/Research-Statistics/Research-Briefs-andPublications/2022-2023-Annual-Statistics-on-Social-Work-Education Kaufman, M. (2023). Doing Good and Doing Well: Inspiring Helping Professionals to Become Leaders in Their Organizations. Bloomsbury Publishing Special thanks:Ellen for her fabulous branding and photos. If you need a photographer or graphic designer, [email protected] Peacock Music for the music into/outro. Looking for a custom sound? Reach out to Johnny.  [email protected] My cousin Gab for sharing your expertise. The best resource and expert to help pull this together. For any podcast assistance, contact [email protected] Monmouth University: School of Social Work; Department of Communication (WXCM 88.9FM); and the Department of Psychology for all your support. Go HawksMy capstone committee, and my fabulous professors and mentors, for pushing me past my comfort zone“Team B” for your unending support.And, to my children~ just because. humanUpNJ