The paradox does not resolve. Leave too early and the enterprise can lose its fire before the creed has set. Leave too late and it loses its future while applauding you politely.
By
Michael Anthony Macharia
Founder
Seven Seas Technologies
This week the national carrier announced yet another leadership transition. An acting chief executive stepping down, the company secretary stepping up in an acting capacity, a substantive search promised.
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