"the cleaning lady is as much a human being as the Chairman,"
"Decency is not decorative. Respect is what sustains loyalty, trust, and long-term success."
"For any leader, really saying from a company point of view ... given the kind of skills we'll need in our next leader, am I the right person to take us on that next journey?"
Warren Buffett's planned exit from Berkshire Hathaway exemplifies selfless leadership and careful succession planning aimed at securing the company's future. His final shareholder letter emphasized respect for all employees, noting 'the cleaning lady is as much a human being as the Chairman.' Decency and respect are presented as foundations for loyalty, trust, and long-term success. Leaders are urged to evaluate whether they possess the skills needed for the company's next phase and to choose the right moment to hand over control. Brad Smith of Intuit demonstrated sustained succession focus by discussing succession quarterly with his board, enabling deputies to become successful CEOs.
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