Leadership transitions can be emotional, complicated, and far more nuanced than simply stepping away and handing over the reins. Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, reflects on what outgoing nonprofit leaders need to understand about letting go, sharing power, and leading their own exit well.
Stepping back as a founder is never easy. Even with the best intentions, old habits can creep back in. Here’s what I learned the hard way — and the strategies every founder (and new leader) should use to make the transition work.
I’ve learned that the key to a meaningful year ahead is focus. Focus on what truly matters—your health, your family, your mission. Here are 10 recommendations for navigating the year ahead with clarity and purpose.
The Nonprofit Leadership Lab welcomes Glennda Testone as the new CEO in February 2024! In this article, she explains how she knew that it was time to move forward and offers advice to leaders considering fresh opportunities.
Organizations often stay with a subpar development director because they don’t believe they could get someone better. Let’s explore this assumption.
How do we ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leadership is prepared? Sarah Hernholm shares her groundbreaking work with WIT.
Nonprofit organizations MUST engage in work around diversity, equity and inclusion. In this blog post, I talk about why DEI work matters for nonprofits and the people they serve.
Boards needs to know what to ask candidates. Prospective executive directors need to know how to prepare for their interviews. Here’s some advice for both.
Here’s what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?
Is it appropriate for nonprofit leaders to be well paid? Why or why not? And what about at smaller nonprofits that don’t have big budgets?
Here is my 8-step transition plan template for how to depart from your nonprofit organization the right way.
Founders are remarkable people. They make a huge difference in the world. But sometimes, they also cause the long term destruction of their own organizations.