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92 PCB007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2023 stands that the best way to create value is in helping others improve their skills and knowl- edge. Pass the Baton Any track coach will tell you that the race is won or lost with the passing of the baton and not the running of the race. is handoff of responsibility is the only part of the race that is a team effort; the rest is all about the indi- vidual. e passing of the baton is analogous to succession in business—the handoff of respon- sibility from one person to another. Just as in the race, if the handoff is not smooth, the outcome will not be successful. In a business sense, if the succession transition has not been well planned and the "new blood" expertly groomed to ascend, it will also be unsuccess- ful. Because leaders work with people, includ- ing other leaders, they have the potential to influence beyond their own career (and life- time). erefore, all leaders should be con- cerned with succession and legacy. Developing Your Legacy How do you accomplish this? e following guide outlines the steps to develop your legacy, but they require intentional, ongoing effort. 1. Decide early what your legacy will be. Consider your sense of purpose, strengths, opportunities, and whom you might be able to impact. Some people accept, rather than drive, their lives; instead, choose how you will live your life. • For example, it still amazes me how little time many leaders spend thinking about their legacy—what they will leave behind for the organization and the people they serve. Building a legacy is an intentional, continuous activity that must be done throughout a career. Make a list of the things that drive you and your legacy will quickly become clear. 2. Start living your legacy while you're still in your leadership position. Follow Laws #6 (leaders are trustworthy and have good character) and #13 (leaders lead by example). Be what you want to inspire in others. • For example, when you always make deci- sions based on truth and with integrity, you inspire others around you. People always respond favorably to those who live by their highest ideals. Character is what is le aer charisma is gone. Keep aligning all your actions with the legacy you want.