
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Description</h2>



<p>Generally, the public characterize the nonprofit sector as the sector for “doing good” in the world. The notion of toxic leaders is hard to imagine. However, the nonprofit sector is not immune from having leaders who bully, intimidate or dominate board meetings to get their way. This workshop explores toxic leaders, who are they and how organizations and boards can thrive in their mist (or get rid of them if they can’t).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watch.Learn.Practice.</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Referred Resources</h2>



<ul><li><em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Allure-Toxic-Leaders-Destructive-Politicians/dp/0195312007" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Allure of Toxic Leaders</a></em>, Jean Lipman-Blumen</li><li><a href="https://www.cnvc.org/Training/NVC-Concepts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Center for Nonviolent Communication</a></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional Resources</h2>



<ul><li><a href="https://assess.connectiveleadership.com/documents/why_followers_rarely_escape_their_clutches.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Allure of Toxic Leaders: Why Followers Rarely Escape Their Clutches</a></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">About the Presenter</h2>


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<p><strong>Carolyn Love</strong> is principal of <a href="https://cna-next-app.vercel.app/member-resources/nonprofit-consultant-directory/kebaya-coaching-consulting-inc">Kebaya Coaching ~ Consulting</a>, a leadership and organizational development company. Before starting her business, she served as executive director of three uniquely different nonprofits: Denver Small Business Development Center; Denver Metro Chamber Foundation and Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council. Carolyn received her B.A. in social work from Indiana State University and a Master’s Degree in nonprofit management from Regis University.</p>



<p>Carolyn is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Antioch University in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with a focus on leadership and change. Colorado Nonprofit Association elected Carolyn to the board of directors in 2011.</p>
