Diary of an Insecure CEO: How I Overcame Rejection & Went on to Raise Millions

Many aspiring visionaries are under the false assumption that they must "have it all together" to launch their careers or lead effectively. But all leaders stumble along the way and most deal with occasional feelings of inadequacy. As a new CEO of a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization in Dallas, Kim Williams secretly struggled with insecurity while publicly leading the change-resistant team of a declining organization in financial trouble. As if that was not challenging enough, Kim consistently dealt with the doubts and microaggressions associated with being an African-American woman from a working class background in a field dominated by wealthy white men. Yet ten years after becoming CEO, Kim has transformed the organization to one of the top-performing in its field, raised over $40 million in the process, completed construction on a new one-of-a-kind facility to serve homeless families, and was a two-time finalist for Nonprofit CEO of the Year.Diary of an Insecure CEO shares Kim's remarkable journey from self-doubt to success in a transparent, personal and insightful way. Not only does Kim detail the practical steps she took to overcome the many obstacles that she faced but, she also shares the feelings of insecurity that accompanied those steps through the diary entries that begin each chapter. This book was written for two parties: First and foremost, Kim wrote it for the unconventional change-agent whose rise to the role of leader has less to do with their personal ambition and more to do with their deep desire to make the world a better place. This book was also written for the staff, board members, and philanthropist that surround and support her. In it, both aspiring and experienced leaders alike will find the following.•Confirmation that you have what it takes to be great, regardless of your background.•Confidence to be the leader that you were created to be, no matter how unique your leadership style.•Courage to do what is difficult and achieve what is great, despite the odds against you. Kim's story will remind you that you are equipped for the challenges that you face and that your authority is most respected when delivered with authenticity. You do not have to be perfect. All you need is faith and an unwavering commitment to forward progression.