Driving from the Backseat: Tips for surviving as a not-for-profit CEO

Driving from the Backseat is a must-read for CEOs (and aspiring CEOs) of economic development organizations and other nonprofits, providing fourteen tips for surviving and succeeding as the leader of an organization. Bryant has developed a comprehensive and crafted toolkit that belongs on the shelves of all economic development leaders’ libraries. This book is brimming with advice and motivation, notably, for leaders to look inward and evaluate their personal priorities before acting externally to address community priorities. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a personal commitment to and belief in one’s organization, as Bryant poignantly reflects on the consequences if this passion falters. Bryant utilizes the analogy of “driving from the backseat” to illustrate the personal wisdom he has gained from more than 30 years navigating the nonprofit environment, encouraging self-reflection in his readers. He reaffirms the importance for economic development leaders to position themselves as community servants to ensure their longevity and success with their organizations. A must-read for community leaders wishing to achieve excellence and longevity in their positions.