In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Jeff Jowdy talks with Frank Parsons, principal consultant at Parsons consulting, where they provide leadership development, succession and executive recruiting services.

In this conversation, Frank shares his thoughts on how nonprofit organizations can stay the course even in times when their leadership is undergoing changes, Frank and Jeff discuss four core competencies that are important to look for in nonprofit leaders, and Frank shares stories around leadership hiring. The discussion answer questions including:

• Why is it important for organizations to have a succession plan and leadership development strategy?

• Is it better for an organization to fill leadership positions from within?

• What qualities should an organization look for when hiring for leadership positions?