The Law of Legacy (21)

A Leader's Lasting Value Is Measured By Succession

What do you want people to say at your funeral?  A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.

Every person leaves some kind of legacy.  We have a choice about legacy we will leave, and we must work and be intentional to leave the legacy we want.

1 - Know the legacy you want to leave

2 - Live the legacy you want to leave

To have any credibility as a leader, you must live what you say you believe.

There are 7 major areas of influence in society: religion, economics, government, family, media, education, and sports.  I am constantly striving to reach and gain credibility in more of the others.  I try to do that by building bridges, relating to people on a heart-to-heart level, and seeking ot give more than I receive.

John Maxwell

3 - Choose who will carry on your legacy

Things eventually go away, but legacy lives on forever through people.  Succession is one of the key responsibilities of leadership.  

Somebody told me that the determination of how good a fellow you are is the conduct of your grandchildren.

4 - Make sure you pass the baton

No matter how well you lead or how good your successor is, if you don't make sure you pass the baton, you will not leave the legacy you desire.

A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.

Applying The Law Of Legacy

1 - What do you want your legacy to be?  Take some time to consider the big picture concerning why you lead.

2 - What must you change in the way you conduct yourself so that you live that legacy?  Only by changing the way you live will you be able to create the legacy you want to leave.

3 - In whom will you invest to carry on your legacy?