Title: How to Build a Legacy | Inc.com
Headings: Today’s 5 Must Reads
How to Build a Legacy
This isn't about people just remembering who you were. Here's how great leaders build a legacy that goes beyond fond memories.
Today’s 5 Must Reads

Content: If you want to leave behind more than a memory; if you genuinely want to change the industry or organization you work in for the long term, here's how to do it: 1. Know what matters. You can't leave behind a legacy by accident (well, you can, but it's usually a negative one). Until you know, clearly and unambiguously, what you want your legacy to be, it's tough, if not impossible, to begin building it. The foundation of building a legacy is a deep sense of knowing--not just knowing what is important to you, but what is non-negotiable. In a sense, it doesn't matter what those non-negotiables are. They could revolve around corporate culture, team-building, production quality, customer service, innovation, or any one of a thousand other things. What matters is that you know what they are.