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“A transition will be one of the greatest tests of your leadership, but it will also serve as one of the greatest rewards and testimonies of your legacy.” —Tom Mullins

Successfully handing off the leadership baton to the next leader is essential to give our organization the best opportunity to thrive after our time of service. A smooth handoff requires meticulous planning and forethought. Yet most leaders put off even thinking about leadership transition until they are faced with a situation where they have no choice but to make a change.

The results of not planning ahead can be devastating for both you and your beloved organization. Passing the Leadership Baton will help you manage the emotional transition yourself while fully supporting the next leader. Creating a seamless succession can be a challenge, but done successfully, it may very well be one of the greatest rewards you’ll experience as a leader.


In Passing the Leadership Baton, Tom Mullins provides compassionate insight and a wealth of practical advice for leading through transition, including tips on:

• determining the best timing for transition
• preparing yourself, as a leader, for passing the baton
• creating an atmosphere receptive to change
• selecting and preparing your successor for success
• handing off the baton well and moving forward into the next season
• handling crisis-driven transitions resulting from an unexpected death or moral failure