Lausanne Movement Podcast - Why Leadership Transitions Fail—and How to Get Them Right | Steve Woodworth
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of leadership transitions in Christian ministries and how to navigate them effectively.
Why do so many leadership transitions fail—and what does it actually take to hand over leadership in a way that strengthens, rather than harms, the ministry? Summary In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson speaks with Steve Woodworth about one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of leadership: succession. Drawing on over 40 years of experience in Christian nonprofit leadership—and his recent transition out of a CEO role—Steve explains why so many transitions fail and how leaders can navigate them with humility, intentionality, and a deep sense of stewardship. Guest Bio Steve Woodworth is the founder of Masterworks, a marketing agency serving Christian ministries globally, and a trusted advisor to nonprofit leaders navigating growth and transition. With more than four decades of leadership experience, Steve has coached numerous organizations through succession and is the author of Lost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous and Successful Ministry Successions, a guide to helping leaders finish well and pass leadership on faithfully. Main Points Many leadership transitions fail—and often unnecessarily. A lack of planning, communication…
Topics covered
- leadership transitions
- succession planning
- Christian nonprofit leadership
- mentoring
- stewardship
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