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Strong Foundations, Higher Horizons

Leadership Discussion Guide

Work through the book together and turn its concepts into practical organizational conversations and action. Designed for nonprofit leadership teams, boards, book clubs, and professional-development cohorts.

Already own the book or considering it for your group? This companion helps you plan the study and put the ideas to work. The guide is free to download, with no additional purchase required.

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Inside the guide

  • 8 guided sessions with discussion questions
  • Practical organizational exercises
  • Facilitator guidance for group conversations
  • Connections to the book’s existing tools
  • A Strong Foundations assessment
  • A 90-Day Action Plan
“The staff said it was hands down the most relatable book we have done so far.”
— Nonprofit leader who used the book for a staff book study

Start with the book. Use the guide with your group. If a conversation points to something you want to explore further, F&H offers workshops, speaking, and consulting to help put those ideas into practice.

01

Mission Filter Checklist

Slow the yes down long enough to ask whether an opportunity strengthens the mission—or just makes the organization busier.

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02

Delegation Planner

Move beyond handing off tasks and transfer ownership in a way that builds people and capacity.

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03

Capacity Map

Make the organization's real workload visible and see where strain is beginning to show.

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04

Burnout Self-Check

Notice patterns of personal and organizational strain before they become damage.

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The tools are a starting point.

The ideas behind them are explored more fully in Strong Foundations, Higher Horizons.

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