Succession Planning Quotes

“A dynasty is nothing but the successful orchestration of treachery.”
― Stewart Stafford

“Never put your business in the hands of one person or a select few. People leave. People die. People forget.”
― Liz Weber

“Moses had his Joshua, Elijah his Elisha, so was Paul his Timothy; every great leader trains somebody”
― Dr. Lucas D. Shallua

“Boards can get around the problems associated with hiring outside CEOs by adopting robust succession planning.”
― Richard L. Hughes Robert C. Ginnett Gordy J. Curphy, Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience by Hughes Richard L. Ginnett Robert C. Gannett Robert C. (1998-10-15) Hardcover

“Good succession plans identify the key knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to be successful in top leadership positions, rigorously evaluate internal talent against these criteria, systematically develop those with the most potential to fill these positions, and conduct regular talent reviews.”
― Richard L. Hughes Robert C. Ginnett Gordy J. Curphy, Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience by Hughes Richard L. Ginnett Robert C. Gannett Robert C. (1998-10-15) Hardcover

“This time an ancient moon goddess had come to earth, but as often happened, she had no awareness of her true identity. The girl was hostile and filled with too much self-confidence. What would she do when she learned the truth? It had been nearly impossible to convince her that she was a Daughter of the Moon, and now Maggie had to tell her that she was an ancient goddess and destined to take Maggie’s place.
At last the moon rose. Its gentle radiance touched the flask, and the potion became a rainbow of lights spiking from the glass. Maggie sipped the sweet elixir. Heat seared through her veins, and a delicate pain prickled through muscle, bone, and skin. Her body tightened, becoming young again.
When she finished drinking, the flask vanished, leaving only a cascade of sparks in her thin, graceful hands. This was the end. She had no potion left to restore life. That was sad but good. After living for more than two thousand years, she was ready.
Her mind turned back to the girl. How would it feel to think you were one person and then learn you were entirely another? Convincing the girl was not going to be an easy task, but it had to be done quickly.”
― Lynne Ewing, The Talisman