Episode 97: Who's Next? Building Your Leadership Pipeline Before You Need It
Episode 97
Who's Next? Building Your Leadership Pipeline Before You Need It
Episode Summary
When a key person leaves, most leaders are left scrambling, because the talent was never identified or prepared to step up. A real leadership pipeline means you're ready before that moment hits, not after. Promoting someone who isn't ready doesn't just create a rocky transition, it can cost you the person you promoted too.
Key Points:
A leadership pipeline means identifying and preparing people before you need them, not scrambling to fill the gap after someone leaves.
Promoting someone who isn't ready doesn't just hurt the transition, it can cost you the person you promoted, since they're often set up to fail without the training or support they need.
A real pipeline means having more than one person identified, since relying on a single name leaves you stuck if that person isn't ready, moves on, or says no.
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
