Sherry: Founders stepping back must cede full decision-making control to successors
Rosie Sherry · Queen of Community Rosie Sherry Reveals Secrets of Engagement, Growth, Monetization · Jan 22, 2021 · at 6:47
Rosie Sherry reflects on handing over day-to-day leadership of Ministry of Testing to a community member after founding and running it for a decade.
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“If I was to step back, it couldn't be mine anymore. I wouldn't be able to make those decisions, and I would have to let him make all the decisions he wanted to make, even, even if I don't agree with him, right?”
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