Reframing Succession
There is a lot of clout that comes with holding a senior title - influence, identity, status, perks…
Which is why succession conversations can feel threatening. Not because of the planning required - but because of the deeper question underneath it:
Who am I without the role?
If this is you, I’d like to offer a reframe…
Stop thinking about your succession.
Start thinking about someone else’s ascension.
What does it look like to develop the next leader? To help someone reach the top? To transfer your wisdom, relationships, savvy and confidence?
As the great wealth transfer accelerates and the aging workforce passes the baton, succession will only grow in importance.
[Important Note: Succession isn’t just for owners or CEO’s]
If you want your business to outlive you, the conversation starts now.
Poll Results: The results are in from last week’s survey:
74% of voters said they are sitting - “ahead of the curve”.
If you’re serious about defining what comes after the exit, my colleague Allan Crockett is hosting a two-day intensive in Tucson, AZ on April 29-30 to help business owners design their next chapter with intention.
Learn more here - and tell him Tim sent you.
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Tim Martinez
“The Inside Man”
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