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The aim is to identify communication habits that can hinder nonprofit leaders' ability to assert authority in challenging situations.

May 28, 2026Board & Administrator for Administrators Only

Avoid communication habits that undermine authority, assertiveness

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The aim is to identify communication habits that can hinder nonprofit leaders' ability to assert authority in challenging situations.
Analysis of communication patterns among nonprofit CEOs and executive directors
Interviews or surveys to gather insights on confidence levels during board presentations
Identified key habits that reduce assertiveness in communication
Highlighted the relationship between effective advocacy and board dynamics

Implication

Explores how nonprofit CEOs can improve assertive communication to support decision-making, enhancing leadership effectiveness.

Abstract

For many nonprofit CEOs and executive directors, the prospect of standing in front of their boards and advocating for a new course of action or other decision that might face significant pushback can be intimidating. The board, after all, is the ED's boss, and avoiding conflict is often inherently preferable to weathering it.

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Nicholas King (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17db9a3fad632b0f9d85ef https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31930

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Explores how nonprofit CEOs can improve assertive communication to support decision-making, enhancing leadership effectiveness.

Avoid communication habits that undermine authority, assertiveness

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Avoid communication habits that undermine authority, assertiveness

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