How to Build Founder-Friendly Systems (Without Burning Out)

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. And chaos isn’t a long-term strategy.

How to Build Founder-Friendly Systems (Without Burning Out) is your guide to building internal structure that actually supports you, even if you’re still a team of one. Designed for nonprofit founders who are holding it all together with sticky notes and sheer willpower, this book offers a simple, encouraging roadmap to help you stop spinning your wheels and start leading with clarity.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Shift your mindset about what a system really is (spoiler: it’s not about fancy tools)

• Spot the chaos indicators in your week and know where to start

• Build simple systems using what you already have—yes, even Gmail and sticky notes

• Create repeatable workflows that reduce stress and decision fatigue

• Prepare for delegation before you’re even ready to hire

No jargon. No pressure to be perfect. Just practical systems that scale with you and free you up to lead the organization you were meant to.