There is something they say that “You don’t want to be the guy who follows a legend. You want to be the guy who follows the guy who follows the legend.”
A leader’s first responsibility is not to his predecessor, it is to the organization.
Affirm the organization’s purpose. The new leader must address what the company does and pay tribute to it.
Recognize the team. Leaders accomplish little by themselves. The previous leader’s legacy is built upon the good people she developed and who repaid that opportunity with outstanding service. Savvy newcomers always make a point of reassuring such employees that their contributions are important and must continue to be
Do the right thing.
Every leader will face his own challenges because an organization must succeed in dynamic environment where circumstance, situations and systems change. A leader’s commitment is to help the organization succeed in the new environment not the one in the history books.
When Following a Legend is a Good Thing
Having big shoes to fill is not always a bad thing for a leader. The challenge is not to walk in those footsteps– it is to create a new path forward.
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