July 30, 2024

Episode 101: Navigating Leadership Transitions with Scott Warren

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork podcast, host Dane interviews Scott Warren, co-founder of Leadership Transition Community and a fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins. They discuss the intricacies of leadership transitions, focusing on Scott’s experiences and insights. Scott shares his journey of co-founding and Leading Generation Citizen, the challenges he faced during his leadership transition, and his realization of the lack of resources available for leaders in similar situations. He highlights the importance of viewing leadership transitions as opportunities for both individual and organizational growth. Scott also explains the concept of ‘exit curious’ leaders and the cohort-based approach he uses to help leaders navigate transition processes. They delve into topics including the emotional aspects of transitioning, the need for broader discussions on transitions in organizational contexts, and the potential for integrating more honest and candid dialogues during leadership changes.