Originally, the title was going to say “Be Aspirational, Not Stupid,” but I decided not to be that harsh. I spend a lot of time encouraging people to be aspirational with vision and to set Almost Impossible Goals (read more here). But some people only hear part of the message. I also say that when you set a goal that has a 1% chance of succeeding, this means it has a 99% … [Read more...] about Be Aspirational, Not Foolish
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Succession Preparation vs Planning
“We need a succession plan.” I hear this from CEOs and, more often, Board members who are concerned about CEO retirement or departure. While this is a healthy thing to think about, I suggest that you need “succession preparation” more than you need “succession planning.” In large corporations, succession planning is about identifying, developing, and evaluating potential … [Read more...] about Succession Preparation vs Planning