109 - Leaving in a Year—or Five? Start Succession Conversations Now
Description
Thinking About Leaving Your Role?
Here’s How to Prepare Your Team and Board Now
If you’re a nonprofit leader—even just thinking about stepping back in the next few years—this episode is for you.
In this conversation I had with Mary Barroll from Charity Village for their CharityVillage Connects podcast, I talk about the real reasons we’re facing a leadership crisis in the nonprofit sector… and why so many transitions fall apart.
Key take-a-ways from this episode
You’ve been quietly wondering:
- How do I leave without everything falling apart?
- Is my team ready?
- What will my board say?
- What’s next for me?
This episode will help you:
- Start the right conversations—without fear or guilt
- Understand the gaps in your current team’s readiness
- Recognize the role your board must play in succession
- Develop a plan to step back with confidence—and integrity
- Lead now in a way that prepares your people for later
Whether you’re leaving next year or in five, don’t wait. Now’s the time to get intentional about your legacy.
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