Every leader in the social sector starts out believing they can change the world. But they often find that making a clear, measurable difference isn't easy. Few, by mid-career, are achieving quite as much impact as they anticipated. Some leaders settle for that and focus on having a decent career. Others don't sit back. Instead, they look to take their effectiveness as a social sector leader to another level. This book shares the experience of more than 25 exceptional leaders running successful charities, social enterprises and public service mutuals. 'We need honest discussion and bold solutions to the challenges facing our society today. This book will help you play your part in leading the change we all need to see,' Norman Lamb MPWe're seeing increasing insecurity and instability in the charity sector as funding becomes harder to secure. This book will help you adapt to these changing times, survive and succeed.' Dawn Austwick, CEO Big Lottery Fund

Craig Dearden-Phillips is the author of three books on social sector leadership and is a Visiting Lecturer at London Cass Business School. He took his first charity CEO role at 25 and now coaches CEOs, boards and teams in the social sector to become more successful. Craig also runs Social Club, a fast growing network of social sector leaders.Beyond this, Craig is a Trustee of Impetus-PEF and is Chair of the Stepping Out Foundation which supports social start-ups. Outside work, Craig has three children, lives in Suffolk and is a committed amateur triathlete, representing Great Britain in 2017.