Succession was assured so long as younger talent had a reasonable shot at one day grasping the golden reins of power (e.g. partaking of profit - per - partner. (legalmosaic.com)
But the best way to head off potential behaviour problems is before the reins of power are handed over. (canadianbusiness.com)
He'll disappear for a few months to a few years, then reappear on the scene and say all the things that make it look like he's a fantastic instance of a redemption narrative and ready to get back into the spotlight and hold the reins of power. (nakedpastor.com)