Community college presidencies don't last forever. Sometimes they do last until retirement, but in other cases, leaders decide they want to make at least one move before then, which usually entails a move to another institution. This involves a diplomatic dance, with decisions to be made about whom to tell and when about the possible opportunity, how to get in front of any hurt feelings or backlash, how to explain the decision to move on, and how to be as productive as possible before the departure date while ensuring the smoothest possible transition. Last but not least, in many cases the professional move also involves managing a geographic move for one's family.