The word legacy often brings to mind our personal circumstance with respect to our families. Who will follow us, carry our namesake, and (hopefully) be proud to continue the tradition that we have nurtured while we were here.
There is another legacy however..one that represents what we’ve spend the majority of our waking hours focused on. That legacy is our professional one.
Some things to ponder…
What would your colleagues say is your strongest leadership trait? Great at excel? ‘Hard-charger.’ Work a massive number of hours? Sacrifice family time repeatedly all in the name of your ‘work ethic?’
Or, perhaps they might offer a different set of labels:
…supportive, thoughtful, good listener, balanced employee needs with the needs of the business, believed in me when others did not, the best leader they ever worked for…
What legacy are you building right now? Is it one that you are proud of…is it one that others have been inspired by and want to replicate? Or, is there an opportunity for you to pause, step back, and reflect on how your legacy could be something different?
Thank you for being here.
Jay
