Yet that's exactly when too many organizations begin.
In this clip, Jack Ryan, former executive at GE and Rockefeller Capital Management, explains why succession planning is one of the most important responsibilities leaders consistently put off.
The problem?
It's important, but it doesn't feel urgent.
Exceptional leaders understand that tomorrow's success depends on the investments they make in people today.
They don't wait for a leadership vacancy to start developing their next generation of executives.
Because the true test of leadership isn't just what you accomplish while you're in charge.
It's what you've built to succeed after you're gone.
Watch the clip.
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