My challenge this week is to make some decisions on whether or not to step down from running a charity I set up from scratch in 2007. It's a real dilema, because it has been my baby for many years, but it's well established now and I'm feeling a bit jaded.
The question is, can I let it go just yet and do I want to? What would happen if I did - would it be poorly managed, would the new leaders steer it in a direction which isn't in line with my own personal vision...
Sometimes you just have to trust your instinct and the ability of others to do a great job without you being around. Sometimes you have to realise that you cannot hold onto something to such an extent that you are stopping it from developing and growing. You cannot hold others back and you have to know the right time to let go.
This is relevant in so many areas of life; in business, our children, even relationships.
And it takes a great deal of courage to walk away without looking over your shoulder wondering 'what if'.
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