Succession Legacy
December 17, 2008
Whether you sell, transfer or annuitize your business, you can only project your legacy so far. At some point, your successor(s) will almost certainly stray from your vision.
It may be the because of economic challenge, or merely your successor’s desire to put his/her imprint on the business, but it will happen – YOUR business will take on a life of its own apart from you.
I was reminded of this inevitable change by a recent broadcast chronicalling the history of Sears, Roebuck, and its continuing decline. The dreams that become our businesses will, if successful, become whatever their own destiny decrees. The best we, as founders can do (if we are not to be depressed) is, as we begin our individual processes of letting go, is to view the business as we do our children. They grow up; they leave home. We do our best.
John, and his Associates at Advent, help entrepreneurs and other leaders who want to master growth, transition and succession to get results faster, less painfully and in ways that work for them. This happens through consulting, coaching/mentoring, training and/or speaking. Understanding that there is no ONE path to get results, client services are tailored to the way s/he can best use our services. John is a member of the National Speakers Assn. For more information: www.getresults.com. For succession information, go to: www.thesuccessionplanner.com. Or call 610.506.6311 in the US, 01.610.506.6311internationally, or at johnr [at] getresults [dot]com.
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