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I saved the most important lesson for last. Understanding how power works as a nonprofit leader is critical. Realizing that developing your core attributes in addition to skills can take your leadership game from good to great.

But never forget where the real power comes from.

It comes from the two to three sentences that you and your board slaved over and nearly wordsmithed to a pulp: Your mission. What is it you do, and what is it in the service of?

Your mission statement is your North Star. The big thing that matters most. Your role as a leader is to keep the organization focused on your mission, even when you are deciding about the centerpieces for the gala.

Great nonprofit leaders have certain skills. Work on honing core attributes and develop not only a real understanding of the nature of nonprofit power but an appreciation for it as well — all in the service of your mission — your North Star.

Nonprofit leadership is neither simple nor easy. It's not easy being green. Like I said, you are in the mountain moving business — it couldn't possibly be easy. But with your mission as your beacon, it is worth every single minute.