I recently had a very good conversation on leadership and a question was raised: Am I the type of leader who builds people and processes so that if I am not there it will continue to function and be successful?

Tricky question. I blogged on the topic a few years back here (‘Leadership thoughts’) and pulled out this quote:

"The best leader is the one that can be replaced. When that leader disappears for a time, the team continues on successfully. That leader created a team of leaders, who’s long term goals and team dynamics supersede any leader".  (Me: Reflecting on the fact that the truly strong leader should not look at this fact as ‘I can be replaced easily’, but as ‘I built an amazing team’.

It is a great point to ponder and something to checkmark myself on to ensure I am doing it. I love the introspection of the holidays (smile).