Episode 24 - What Every Leader Leaves Behind with Monica Henderson

What happens to your ministry when it's time to hand over the leadership?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas sit down with leadership coach and former Executive Director of Beside U for Life, Monica Henderson, to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—responsibilities of every nonprofit leader: succession planning.Monica shares practical wisdom from her own leadership transition, the warning signs of burnout, why self-awareness matters, how healthy board relationships strengthen organizations, and why every executive director should begin creating an "owner's manual" long before retirement. Whether you lead a pregnancy care center, nonprofit, church, or ministry, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical strategies to help your mission thrive for generations.Connect with Monica Henderson: Learn more through Care Net, leadership coaching opportunities, and pregnancy center leadership networks.🎧 Listen to Lifeline for Leaders on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.▶️ Subscribe on YouTube for new episodes and leadership insights.💼 Follow Lifeline for Leaders on LinkedIn for resources, encouragement, and conversations that equip leaders to serve with courage and compassion.