Doing Good & Doing Well is a compelling, practical must-read for anyone in the helping professions who dreams of increasing their impact but wonders whether they have what it takes to lead others. Dr. Kaufman makes the case for how the building-block skills of those who devote themselves to the care of others correlates with what is required for effective leaders in today’s organizations. He is a coach, teacher, role model, and cheerleader in this guide for professionals who often undervalue their talents. Dr. Kaufman has done very well in writing this book for all of us “do-gooders” in whose hands the future of humane organizations lies.
— Maddie Hunter, Public School Teacher and Administrator, Executive Leadership Coach, Small Business Owner, Cancer Patient Advocate
I had the pleasure of reading Doing Good & Doing Well, a remarkable book written by Michael Kaufman. The book offers a fresh perspective on leadership through a collection of captivating personal stories that provide valuable lessons and inspiration. A standout feature of this book is the author’s skillful incorporation of personal stories. Each narrative brings the principles of leadership to life, enabling readers to connect with the experience and the challenges faced by the author and the other individuals in the book. I wholeheartedly recommend to professionals, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in the art and science of leadership. It is a valuable resource that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on its readers.
— Amanda Semetko, SLP.D., CCC-SLP
In a world with enough leaders who manage with laser-sharp focus on the bottom line, kindness, empathy, and compassion are often left at the bottom of the corporate ladder. This guide lights a practical and noble path for the heart to find its way to the top, and stay there. A must-read for any helper who wonders whether they can do more. Inspiring!
— Pia Stanard, Ph.D, LP, Psychologist & Owner, Midcoast Family Wellness Center
In the book Doing Good & Doing Well, Michael Kaufman uses real-life experience with accuracy, honesty, and heart, to remind us that our core values as helpers, and the skills we utilize to revitalize and empower others every day, give us the tools to be skillful, effective, and successful leaders and change-makers in the industry, or any industry. This book is a must-read for any person in a helping role that wants to truly be the change that makes a difference, from the first-year student to the seasoned professional. A must-have in any educational setting, supervision course, internship, or any place where championing and empowering people, and building humanity capital, is the goal. We can do well for ourselves, do good for our lives, be valued and humble helpers.
— Donna Marie Simon, MSW, LCSW, BCBA, CEO, Step by Step Behavioral Therapy