Executive Transition

Thoughtful perspectives and real stories to help you navigate change with clarity and confidence.

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Beyond the Succession Plan

Former CEO of the Hospital for Special Surgery, Lou Shapiro, shares what he learned through his career transition and gives advice for others approaching this personally and professionally meaningful milestone.

Executive Transition Finishing Well

Career Transition Lessons

This article by theHRDirector highlights career transition lessons learned by MyNextSeason Co-Founders Leslie Braksick and Mark Linsz after years of helping clients.

Executive Transition Media Highlights & MNS News

Preparing for Your Next Season

When faced with the word "retirement," executives may feel uneasy and think, "What will I do with all of that time?" Try shifting your focus from productivity to purpose.

Early Exploration Executive Transition

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Don’t Leave Well Enough Alone – Leave Well!

Regardless of your degree of involvement in your transition, know this: a big part of your legacy will be how your successor finds the organization and team after you depart.

The Lunch

MyNextSeason Co-Founder and Partner Leslie Braksick recounts a memorable conversation that reinforced the importance of starting early when it comes to a career transition.

Leaving a Legacy

It’s never too early to shape the legacy you’ll leave behind to your family, your friends, the community, the world. Gaining clarity helps define your purpose and influences day-to-day decisions.

How Do I Get There from Here?

In the beginning, and in the end of our careers, we are seeking the same things. We want to learn and grow, find purpose, give back, and make a difference.

In the White Spaces

Career transition should be a time to look beyond your resume to honor and engage in what matters to you most.

Work Relationships Post-Transition

Work relationships can become even more powerful when the work part goes away. Like so many things in life, it seems the lesson is to invest in those you care about.

Finding Balance Post-Career

A healthy independence is as essential to a successful next season as time together, and it is that balance of togetherness and independence that lays the best foundation for long-term happiness.

Corporate Loyalty

One pattern well entrenched in the current generation of senior executives is corporate loyalty, but it is important to remember to make time for outside interests.

Your Spouse Has a Next Season, Too

Recognizing that an executive transition is a huge transition for both members of a couple is a critical step in creating a happy and fulfilling next season.