I am delighted to be this week’s guest on Joan Garry’s podcast “Nonprofits are Messy” on the topic “leadership transitions, how to avoid the mess.” Join us for a lively discussion that covers:

- Recent trends in leadership transitions in the nonprofit sector
- How to create a WRITTEN succession plan (and why it’s critical)
- The single biggest mistake boards make in succession planning
- The three things a board needs to do when confronted with a transition
- Pros and cons of hiring internal candidates
- What to do if you think you made the wrong hire
Here’s the link: Leadership Transitions: How to Avoid the Mess
Also, Joan has a book coming out, Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership.
In nine chapters, Joan covers a range of leadership topics, such as how to:
- Build a powerhouse board
- Create an impressive and sustainable fundraising program
- Become seen as a “workplace of choice”
- Be a compelling public face of your nonprofit
She’s offering some great bonuses if you preorder the book:
- The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit
- A Guide to Running a Great Board Meeting
- An Online “Evening With Joan” (virtual “book reading”)
Here’s a link for more info and where you can download a free chapter: Nonprofits Are Messy