Lee Kricher on Seamless Leadership Transitions

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Lee talks about all things leadership succession and how to address the topic at any stage of your leadership journey.

About Lee: Lee Kricher is the founder of Future Forward Churches, a not-for-profit organization that provides resources for church leaders related to pastoral transition and church revitalization. Prior to his current role with Future Forward Churches, Lee served as the Senior Pastor of Amplify Church, a non-denominational church in Pittsburgh. Under his leadership, the church was transformed from an aging, dying church into a growing, multi-generational church.

He then led a Seamless Pastoral Transition to a next-generation leader.

Lee’s four decades of senior leadership experience in both the church and corporate worlds give him a unique perspective on change leadership and leadership transition in churches. He has a Master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

5 Key Takeaways:
1. Lee talks about his book, Seamless Pastoral Transition.
2. He talks about some of the pitfalls that interrupt leadership transition.
3. Lee gives advice to leaders who need to start thinking of finding successors.
4. He talks about how to best hand off the baton.
5. Lee talks about stress management within leadership.

Quotes From the Episode:
“I think the most important thing is to recognize our mortality.”
“Sharing leadership is important.”
“I am a prayerful cheerleader for my successor.”
“With the right number of things we are focusing on, we can do great things.”

Resources Mentioned:
Seamless Pastoral Transition by Lee Kricher
Future Forward Churches
Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
Good to Great by Jim Collins

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