The Two-Year Curse: Why Most New EDs Don’t Last
- Genevieve Waller
- Oct 3
- 1 min read
Most new Executive Directors quit or get pushed out within two years. It’s not because they’re bad leaders, but because they were set up to fail.
Why New EDs Burn Out Fast:
No onboarding plan
Inherited chaos
Board misalignment
Unrealistic expectations
Where a Professional Interim Changes the Story:
Stabilizing operations
Repairing relationships
Board alignment
Clear priorities
Proof: With a professional interim, EDs stay longer and succeed.
Make your next ED a success story, not a statistic.




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