After four seasons and nearly 100 episodes, I'm closing the Leaving Well Podcast. Not because the work is done—far from it. But seasons end, and practicing what I preach means leaving while there's still intention and love for the work. The final Season 4 episodes will release over the coming months. But first, I want to share what this journey taught me—and what it means for your organization's next transition. What 100 Leaders Taught Me When I launched in September 2023, I knew nonprofits...

This podcast conversation with Kate Harris landed differently than most. Kate runs KHG Nonprofit Strategy and has spent years doing work that most of us avoid: mergers, dissolutions, and what she calls "structural change." Not because organizations are failing, but because structure is the vehicle—not the destination. Here's what stuck with me: Your mission is your destination. Structure is just the vehicle getting you there. Most nonprofits pick a vehicle and never reassess whether it still...

*We are continuing our experiment with a longer form email structure. Less quick + easy, more deep + thoughtful." Would love to hear your thoughts! You're reading this because you know the power of transitions. Maybe you're an ED planning your exit, a board member preparing for leadership change, or a funder watching organizations navigate the uncertainty of what comes next. Today's conversation is about something we rarely discuss: how to give everything to work you know will end. My guest,...