“The sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have but how many leaders you create.” – Mahatma Gandhi
In a recent North Group podcast, we shared an in depth look into our own leadership transition and the recognition that our growth as a firm required us to develop broader and more sustainable leadership capacity. What was clear to Roger and Jerry many years ago is that if you’re the only one leading, you’re not building a legacy — you are becoming a bottleneck. Thoughtful and sustainable leadership requires stepping back so others can step up. It means letting go of ego for the sake of impact.
Artfully stepping back is the leadership challenge we must all embrace if we care about the future vision, values, and financial success of our organizations. By inspiring and inviting others to lead, we build lasting change that far exceeds our individual abilities and gifts our organization with the hope and promise of a bright future.
So ask yourself: Who’s ready to take the torch, and are you really preparing them to carry it? Or are you just keeping the fire to yourself?
Are you ready to build something that lasts? We help organizations unlock leadership at every level. Contact us to explore how we can support your team in developing and equipping others to lead with confidence and clarity. Your future organization and future self will be glad you did.