Legacy Isn't an Event; It's a Daily Choice

In this episode of Leadership & Learning with Dr. JBT, we explore a question every leader should ask:

What legacy am I building...today?

Inspired by the retirement celebration of John, a colleague and friend whose leadership has exemplified humility, consistency, and deeply lived values, this episode examines how the small choices we make each day shape the way people experience us, and ultimately, how they will remember us.

Legacy isn't formed at the end of a career. Legacy is created in real time. And whether we recognize it or not, we're writing our legacy in every meeting, every decision, every conversation, every moment of pressure, and every act of grace.

In this episode, we cover:

• How retirement celebrations reveal the true legacy a leader leaves behind

• Why daily decisions matter more than major accomplishments

• The difference between claiming values and living values

• A powerful reflection question: If your retirement party were today, what would you want people to say about you?

A takeaway to sit with:

You don't build a legacy at the end. You build it every day. In the quiet choices no one sees, and in the consistent behaviors everyone feels.

Call to Action:

Take five minutes today to reflect on the legacy you want to leave, and one step you can take right now to move toward the leader you want to become.