Good leaders recognize the importance of making sure they create other good leaders. Rather than feel insecure that someone else can do as good a job as they do, thus risking their position to that individual, good leaders know that they should create a succession plan for the company. They should identify those who have an interest and the strengths necessary to be good leaders. Then the leader needs to transform into a coach, and help those emerging leaders learn the fine skills that will help them to one day be good leaders for someone else. Leaders who feel threatened generally feel that way because they don't have the confidence that they're doing a good enough job. Being a coach on the job is hard work just like any other coaching gig. But much like any other coaching gig, it is necessary. If you're in a leadership position, it is your duty by definition of the job to lead your people to ...
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