When leaders take on a new role, the focus is often on business strategy, team structure and early wins. In my experience coaching senior...

The article was inspired by a conversation I had with my dad before he passed. He was a sweet, quiet man who faced Parkinson’s with quiet courage. During one of our last visits, he said, “I’m not famous by a long shot.” So I asked him how he wanted to be remembered. That question—and his answer—stayed with me. It became the seed for this piece on leadership legacy and the quiet, everyday actions that shape how we’re remembered.

My client, let’s call her Betsy, was known for her collaborative and dependable leadership. With her promotion to the c-suite, she...