The Key to Thriving Teams: Preparing Leaders Before They Take the Role

About This Episode In this episode of The Authentic Leader Show, I share a challenge many organizations face: promoting star performers into management roles without preparing them for leadership.

Drawing from personal experience and proven strategies, I share how to equip new managers with the skills they need to succeed in their roles.

What You’ll Learn: * Why promoting star performers can sometimes backfire. * Critical skills new managers must develop. * Four actionable steps to prepare future leaders for success.

Episode Highlights: * Recognizing the Challenge: Star performers don’t always make great managers without proper preparation. * Four Steps for Success: 1. Identify potential early, looking beyond performance metrics. 2. Delegate small leadership tasks before formal promotions. 3. Invest in training and development, like the New Leader Lab program. 4. Understand the “why” behind career aspirations.

Growing leaders is like nurturing a garden. You must give it time, care, and the right environment.

An Actionable Tip: Schedule a one-on-one with a star performer this week to discuss their career goals and test their leadership potential.