Leadership is leadership. The fundamentals don’t shift just because the metrics do. But here’s the thing—priorities, pressures, and perceptions in nonprofits and for-profits couldn’t be more different. Nonprofit leaders juggle some of the most complex challenges, balancing shifting funding mix, diverse stakeholders, and mission-driven mandates. If you can lead at a high level within a nonprofit, you can lead anywhere—because mission-driven leadership fosters resilience, engagement, and long-term success.