TA: Legacy leadership in a time of change
- Elise Quevedo
- Jan 5
- 1 min read
A few leadership shake-ups are happening in 2026. One of the first is that Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades.
Time catches up with every leader, and some of the greatest CEOs are retiring and passing the reins to new leaders. It is the closing of an era and the opening of another.
In the past, legacy leadership was associated with longevity, tenacity, stability, and an almost legendary presence at the top.
Legacy leadership is very different now, particularly in innovation and technology. The dilemma for leaders as 2026 approaches is what they leave behind.
The full research note was posted first in the publication "Tomorrow's Affairs" on January 4th 2026
