There are times when a CEO should step down and replace himself.  Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft is doing just that.  I’m a big believer in CEOs.  They can do great things, and can adapt amazingly—if they have the energy and choose to change.  My work is all about helping CEOs step up their game.  But many CEOs, usually in tough times, wonder if they should hang it up.

This Forbes article delves into four key questions that can help a CEO make the decision. Please weigh in with your comments.