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The difference between a thriving mission-based organization and a dying one is leadership.  Take an honest look at your team.  Do you have the leadership you need to succeed in the next decade and beyond?
 
How do you find these dedicated, focused and productive leaders for your organization's unique culture?  What traits does a person need to possess to rally your staff, your board and your community to accomplish goals far beyond what you ever imagined?
 
The Batten Group knows how to spot, recruit and present the most productive leaders.  We seek out the best of the best and match them with organizations in need. 
 
Having the right leadership driving your organization is more important than ever.  Allow us to help you fill your leadership holes.  We know what exceptional leadership looks like and we know how to bring it to your organization.
 
If you think you're in need of a leadership check-up call us today. Our team places leaders in key positions with nonprofit and mission-based organizations.  They choose TBG based on our integrity, our intimate knowledge of the nonprofit health industry, our network of highly respected leaders and our successful searches from coast to coast.  
 
Trust us to make a difference.
 
Sincerely,
 
Jim Batten
(704) 841-2099
Seven Traits of Great Leaders
1.  Great leaders identify, cultivate, and inspire enthusiastic followers. Some people are successful but are not leaders. They work best on their own and enrich themselves. Great leaders enlist the cooperation, support, and loyalty of others. Few businesses can survive and thrive without people to carry out the leaders' programs. Good leaders not only understand their employees, but motivate them to do their very best work.
 
2.  Great leaders focus their efforts. Good leaders concentrate their efforts to reach goals. Those who do not focus their efforts will never achieve marked success in anything. No one is large enough to be split into many parts; and the sooner we stamp this truth upon our minds, the better our chances for success. Waste comes with trying to do too many things at once.
 
3.  Great leaders face and overcome great difficulties. Adversity can destroy some people, but all good leaders have faced adversity and bounced back to greater glories. Change those stumbling blocks to stepping stones on the path to success. Strive vigorously to use everything that comes to you, whether pleasant or unpleasant, to your advantage. Do not allow an unpleasant letter, a disagreeable criticism, an uncharitable remark, or another trial to clould your day. If you can make no other use of your misfortune, use it as a point of departure for a new and determined effort.
 
4.  Great leaders expect more from themselves than they do from others. Great leaders set an example for their followers by demanding more of themselves. They work more hours, take on more challenges, initiate more programs, and give the full measure of their energies to their work.
 
Tomorrow:  Traits 5 - 7 
 
Source:  Ken Shelton, originally published in Executive Excellence Magazine

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Client Testimonial
 
 

"Since 2009, The Batten Group has been most productive in identifying top talent for many executive leadership positions for LLS. Jim has assisted in identification and placement of executives in many markets across the country. The Batten Group's support has been invaluable to us as a resource and a great partner."

 

George J. Omiros 

Executive Vice President,
Chief Campaign & Field Officer

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