What makes a good leader is that they eschew the spotlight in favor of spending time and energy to do what they need to do to support and protect the… - Simon Sinek

Great leaders, in contrast, are able to inspire people to act. Those who are able to inspire give people a sense of purpose or belonging that has little to do with any external incentive or benefit to be gained.

Great second or third CEOs don't take the helm to implement their own vision of the future; they pick up the original banner and lead the company into the next generation. That's why we call it succession, not replacement. There is a continuity of vision.

Passion alone can't cut it. For passion to survive it needs structure. A why without how has little probability of success.