Here's what most powerful people get wrong: They think legacy is about what they achieve. It's not. Legacy is about what continues achieving after you're gone.
Consider two leaders: - Leader A: Built a department that dominated while she led it. When she left, it crumbled within a year. - Leader B: Built systems and people that thrived. Five years after leaving, the department still broke records.
Who had more power? Leader A had temporary authority. Leader B created lasting influence.