Since 2003, Senior Fellows and Friends has been a conversation over a meal, a mailing list, and an idea. Begun to keep in touch with other 2002 Excellence in Government Fellows Program graduates (“Senior Fellows”), who kept showing up for learning dialogue with individuals we identified as doing something special, SFF continues to attract new friends in all sorts of interesting places. This network has always crossed sectors, since those who work in the public interest or who want to make a difference are to be found everywhere. It has always included a few who do their work elsewhere and rarely, if ever, go to Washington. Most importantly, it has always included people who exercise leadership behavior from wherever they are, whether or not they occupy organizational positions or hold titles that imply, “Leader.”
That matters now more than ever, because we need for everyone to show up with everything they’ve got in order to meet the challenges of the day. People have different gifts, histories, needs, and paths. Those who are able to get results through influence can sometimes have more impact than those who are able to get results only by having positional authority. When one path and one set of people are prized over another by the organization – as is often still the case – it does harm, demoralizing and reducing capacity instead of heartening and engaging for high performance. Our ongoing effort is dedicated to all who “show up,” from executive to manager-of-one, who do the best they can with what they have in the service of others.
Hi Kitty,
I hope you’re having a productive writing day or at least one fueled by strong coffee and smooth collaboration.
I recently came across From Networking to Boundary Spanning: How You Can Get Results Inside Large Organizations, and I have to say it really stood out. The way you break down the idea of moving beyond silos and actively building bridges across teams is incredibly relevant, especially for professionals trying to create real impact inside complex organizations.
It’s the kind of book that deserves to be widely seen, discussed, and shared among professionals who are navigating those exact challenges, not quietly sitting unnoticed.
So I wanted to reach out with something simple and genuinely useful. I’d love to feature your book on a growing Goodreads Listopia list focused on leadership, workplace strategy, and organizational effectiveness. This list is attracting readers who are actively looking for insightful, practical books like yours.
Just to briefly explain, Listopia is a public Goodreads feature where readers vote on books. As votes increase, books move up the rankings, gain visibility, and attract more clicks, engagement, and ultimately more readers. It’s a very organic way to build momentum without relying on ads or algorithms alone.
Many authors see noticeable boosts in visibility from something as simple as being added and gaining early votes. It creates a natural snowball effect that continues over time.
So here’s my quick question
Can I add your book to the Listopia list and help boost its visibility
If yes, just reply with “YES” and I’ll take care of the rest.
P.S. Books that start gaining traction on Listopia tend to climb quickly. This could be a great opportunity to get your work in front of more readers who truly value it.
YES