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Endorsements

"This book offers multiple perspectives and tools for guiding an organization through an executive leadership transition.  For the price of a single book, readers will find all the information normally offered in a $1,000 three-day training."
      Suzanne Maas, Partner, Leadership Transitions

"It’s all here: A step-by-step model with easy to use guidelines and tools that cover every piece of the transition process. This resource will help boards of directors sleep better at night."
      Nancy Fuhrman, Vice-President of Consulting, Executive Service Corps of Chicago

"Managing Executive Transitions can save nonprofit organizations thousands of hours of frustration and work. Tim Wolfred demystifies and depersonalizes the leadership transition process by offering doable strategies, factual information, and practical examples."
      Marta T. Rosa, President, MTR Management Consulting Services

"This book should be required reading for every executive director and board chair whether they are anticipating a transition or not. Tim Wolfred provides perspectives and insights that will help organizations be more sustainable."
      Bryan Orander, President, Charitable Advisors, LLC

"A governance paradox is that nonprofit board members are often least prepared for their most important role: the selection of a new leader. Tim Wolfred guides board members through the leadership search, selection, and 'on boarding' in a way that will work for a variety of organizations. An invaluable resource."   
      Thomas N. Gilmore, Vice President, CFAR; Senior Fellow, Wharton’s Health Care Management Department

"This is a remarkably comprehensive book. Examples, templates, and sample documents give organizations all the how-to tools needed to move forward with a transition. While no two leadership successions are alike, readers will find guidance here for organizations of all sizes."
      Alene Valkanas, Principal, Evergreen Transitions, and Executive Director Emeritus, Illinois Arts Alliance

"Finally, a comprehensive compendium that brings together the wisdom and experience of Tim Wolfred and CompassPoint. This guide can help organizations normalize a 'not normal' time."
      Nancy Jackson, Consultant, Gammy Bird Consulting

"Even though a leadership transition is stressful and time-consuming for an organization, this book helps readers recognize that new leadership also provides a unique opportunity for change and growth."
      Jay Zlotnick, former Executive Director, Buckelew Programs