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 responsibi...