Real question, no performing: what do you actually open every week — not the thing you subscribed to because it sounded important, the one you genuinely want to read?
HBR when I need to think in frameworks instead of vibes. "Leading After the Founder" has been on my mind all month — succession is the test nobody plans for. https://hbr.org/2026/01/leading-after-the-founder
Leading After the Founder
Founder transitions are pivotal moments that can either propel a company into its next phase of growth or stall its momentum altogether. Research shows that founder-CEO handovers are significantly more prone to failure than other leadership transitions. Drawing on their advisory experience, dozens of in-depth interviews, and client case studies, the authors explore why founders often remain so influential—and how that influence can complicate succession. The article outlines clear, practical steps that founders, incoming CEOs, boards, and investors can take to navigate the transition successfully. Key themes include deciding when to begin transition conversations, designing an appropriate ongoing role for the founder, ensuring that a successor is truly set up to lead, and asking the right strategic and cultural questions along the way. By following these guidelines, companies can transform an emotionally charged and potentially fraught handoff into a catalyst for sustained performance
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