*One day, American auto tycoon Henry Ford 🕵🏼‍♂️made a surprising decision:* he sent all of his department heads on a two-week cruise through the Caribbean.

*No exceptions.* Even those who protested or claimed they couldn’t leave — had to go. Ford’s only command?
*“Relax, swim, soak up the sun . That’s an order.”*

*When the managers returned, some were promoted .*
*Others? Fired .*

*Why ?*

Because while they were gone, *Henry Ford 🕵🏼‍♂️* quietly observed how their departments functioned without them.

If everything ran smoothly - it meant the leader had built *a strong , self-sufficient team.*

If chaos erupted - it meant the team was too dependent on the boss. And that was a failure of leadership.

*Sometimes, the best test of a leader ... is what happens when they’re not around.*

So next time your boss offers you a cruise — be very, very prepared.