The Global Leadership Podcast Ep 168: GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft on the Essentials of Leaving a Legacy
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Apr 1, 2025 David Ashcraft, President and CEO of Global Leadership Network, shares his rich 30-year journey in leadership. He dives into the crucial elements of crafting a meaningful legacy and the importance of strategic succession planning. Ashcraft reveals how adaptability and a clear vision can help leaders navigate transitions successfully. He reflects on the emotional aspects of leaving a role, stressing that true legacy lies in the values we impart, urging listeners to consider the impact they wish to leave on future generations.
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Leadership Is Better After You Leave
- True leadership is proven when the organization thrives after you leave.
- Struggling after departure signals poor leadership, not great leadership.
Plan Long-Term Succession Early
- Start succession planning early and develop your successor over years.
- Use the time to strengthen any deficiencies in your planned successor.
Make Flexible Strategic Plans
- Create a broad plan with clear phases without obsessing over every detail.
- Be flexible to course-correct as circumstances and opportunities arise.
