Ron Boat

The presidency’s revolving door swings with relentless precision every four years, on Jan. 20. An “out with the old and in with the new” attempt at moving our country forward. Past ideas being reviewed, replaced with new directions and proposals expectantly resolving old problems and failures. It’s incumbent on any leader to leave his charge better than when he arrived; making poor decisions in his final months would be deemed irresponsible, unprofessional, careless, even unpatriotic.

There’s a natural progression in life: Old becomes new, lessons learned pave a pathway for the future. The status quo replaced by the evolution of new thoughts and actions. Ideally, these transitions bring improvement, fostering better circumstances for all involved. For leaders – whether a manager, CEO, or president – this progression should be an opportunity filled with pride, leaving an organization stronger, facilitating an orderly, efficient evolution.