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An excellent reputation, a track record of success, and the ability to cast vision are the recipe for effective leadership. However, what if those qualities are not enough? What if the best decision a leader can make is the decision to step out of leadership? Sometimes, moving on is the most strategic decision that a leader can make. This chapter looks at what is arguably the most pivotal moment in the organizational life of the nation of Israel and discusses the power of transition in the organizational design.
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Serrano, C.A. (2020). Should I Stay or Should I Go? Samuel, Reputation, and Transition. In: Biblical Principles for Resilience in Leadership. Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37101-2_5
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