Why Great Leaders Build Leaders Not Followers

A leader’s greatest legacy is not in the work they personally accomplish but in the leaders they develop. John Maxwell once said, “Leaders become great not because of their power but because of their ability to empower others.” Research supports this: organizations with strong leadership pipelines outperform competitors by 114 percent in total shareholder return (source).

When leaders focus only on attracting followers, their influence is limited to their own capacity. But when they build leaders, their influence multiplies far beyond their direct reach. Developing leaders requires trust, intentional coaching, and the willingness to let others lead in real, meaningful situations.

If you want your influence to outlast your leadership, begin intentionally developing leaders today. I can help you create a leadership development process that works.

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