367: Ask Denis: When is it the Right Time for a Leader to Leave?
In this episode, Denis responds to a question from listener Carey about knowing the right time for a leader to step down. He also shares how, as individuals, we should be able to read the situation and know when our time in the role is no longer serving us or the people around us, and how having an exit strategy from your leadership role will not only be beneficial for the person that will take over but will also help you keep a relationship with them as well.
In this episode:
- Denis shares about knowing when you are at you tipping point
- Understanding if you have overstayed your welcome
- Be able to read the situation and know when it's time to leave
- Creating a succession plan
Key Takeaways:
- Staying too long on a role may sometimes cause turmoil
- Learn to have understanding and become self-aware
- Be deliberate about your decisions
- Always have a exit strategy
Tweetable Quote:
\u201cSet up future generations so they can take the work that you've done, the foundation that you've built on top of the foundation that was already there to strengthen it, and make it go forward and move on.\u201d - Denis Gianoutsos
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