Praise for Leap of Reason

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Praise for Leap of Reason

quote1 This book is the blueprint for leading a high-performing nonprofit. The chapter on culture is one of the best I’ve read. quote1 –Pat Lawler

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“Mario Morino … has eloquently and forcefully argued for the need of nonprofits and its philanthropic community to embrace a management to outcomes framework…. In our limited but growing experience, it is exhilarating when our partners … need not assume but can actually see how our individual and collective efforts are making a real measurable difference.”

Neil E. CarlsonDirector, Center for Social Research, Calvin CollegeDeveloping a Master Data Sharing AgreementThe Foundation Review, 12/11

“What leadership books are at the top of your summer reading list? Here are my five 5. Leap of Reason: Managing to Outcomes in an Era of Scarcity by Mario Morino. Given that federal agencies can often have difficulty measuring their outcomes, Morino’s book offers a simple approach for helping federal managers identify critical measures and learn from results.”

Tom FoxVice President for Leadership and Innovation, Partnership for Public ServiceSummer reading suggestions for federal leadersThe Washington Post's "Federal Coach" blog, 6/22/2011

“Mario Morino’s Leap of Reason [is] a book which is not only destined to be viewed in the long term as a seminal contribution to the field, but which has, within only a few short weeks, made its way across much of the nonprofit sector In this book, Mario collected his thoughts and put it all down on paper in an irrefutable argument for results-based thinking, management, and practice in the nonprofit space…Leap of Reason is a book that every nonprofit leader should read.”

Dr. Robert PennaInternational CoordinatorThe Outcomes Observer blog, 6/28/11Charity Navigator

“If you’re a Non-Profit Leader who is passionate about the change that you’ve set out to accomplish … this is a quick and easy MUST READ…. [Leap of Reason] will inspire you as well as leave you with some functional tools to start doing what you do, even better!”

Christopher BreretonFounderMagnanimous Magazine, 1/31/12PictureHealing.com

Leap of Reason … is a wakeup call for those who have been resistant to measurement.”

Alliance for Children and Families MagazineMore than Spreadsheets and Software, 12/22/11

Leap of Reason could legitimately serve as a text book in the training of those who would be and/or are current execs. It should be considered as a tool for helping execs prepare their Board Chairs for leading.”

Michael BurnsPartner, BWB SolutionsNonprofit Book Review: Leap of ReasonNonprofit Board Crisis blog, 1/3/12

“Every now and then, something towers above the noise with uncommon wisdom…. The justifiably renowned From Good to Great is such a read…. Now comes along Leap of Reason…. The publishers and writers are quite serious about getting this excellent resource in the hands of as many nonprofits as possible.”

Michael McWilliamsFounder and Executive DirectorRapporteur Log, Books: Leap of Reason, 6/23/11Rapporteur consultancy

“It can be hard to define what success means to you…. In his wise and highly readable new book Leap of Reason, Mario Morino explores practical ways to measure results.”

Susan Wolf DitkoffPartner, Bridgespan GroupWhen a Pulitzer’s Not the Goal: How the Sandler Foundation Defines Success for ProPublicaBridgespan's "Give Smart" blog, 8/11/2011

“Mario Morino makes a strong case for why nonprofits need to be clearer about their goals and more rigorous in gauging their progress.”

Tim McCarthyChief Mission OfficerBook: Leap of Reason, 8/1/11The Business of Good Foundation

“The weekend is reserved for reading every word of Morino’s manifesto, but here’s one bit that jumped out in yesterday’s quick flip-through: Isaac Castillo urges nonprofits to ensure they’re providing the best services to the recipients.”

Brigid SlipkaAssistant Director of Advancement First Do No Harm Means Admitting When Harm is Done, 5/20/11National Museum of African Art at Smithsonian Institution
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