“Funders have traditionally preferred the narrative of a rock star leader, and have invested in individuals more than in missions,” comments adrienne maree brown in her book Emergent Strategy. “The shiny stars are rarely the ones actually getting the work done, or even doing the most exciting thinking in the organization. If you are in the funding world and your primary relationship with those you fund is with the executive director, if you have not had a meaningful conversation with other staff members or community members, you may be stricken with charismitis—relational laziness induced by
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