Who in your organization can replace you? Have you ever asked yourself that question? If so, have you forced your management team to do the same? 

Unfortunately, I’ve found in my career that too many companies do not create a leadership style that includes this concept. A mentor of mine posed this question to me over 20 years ago, and being a stubborn young man, I didn’t appreciate or understand the concept. However, because I was paying him to be a consultant, I decided to listen, and it may be among the best advice I have ever received.