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Business
Inside the subtle art of succession
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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Business
“Founder syndrome”: How to move forward when leaders stagnate
In some organizations “founder mode” can become synonymous with over-reliance. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls of “apparent irreplaceability.”
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
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Business
Indispensable? Why some leaders should embrace succession
If “founder mode” runs its course, CEOs should cultivate a new skillset rooted in the authenticity of self-awareness.
Claudius A. Hildebrand & Robert J. Stark
Individual development plan
Big Think+
The individual development plan: Benefits, best practices, and examples
Why implementing an individual development plan process is a smart move for organizations today, and how to get started.
Joanne Willard
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