E115: David C. Harris: Rebuilding and Strengthening Nonprofits: An Insider's Guide to Interim Leadership

Dr. Jean, The Results Queen® sits down with David C. Harris, Managing Partner at Interim Executive Solutions, to explore the power of interim leadership in nonprofit organizations. David shares his unconventional journey from consulting and teaching to leading nonprofit transitions, offering key insights into how temporary leadership can strengthen mission-driven organizations. You will learn why nonprofit leadership transitions typically take 4–5 months, how interim leaders offer objective assessments, and what values—like transparency and collective action—guide successful change. David also outlines practical strategies to build resilience, strengthen funder relationships, and future-proof talent pipelines. Find David here: Website: https://interim-exec.org/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcharris/  Blog: https://npinterim.substack.com/  Contact Dr. Jean here: Website: www.gettingresultswithdrjean.com Email: [email protected]