Complicated. Difficult. Overwhelming.

These are some of the most common words leaders use when facing talent development and succession planning. What positions are most critical, important, or essential? Who are the best candidates for development? And how can you connect it all to an overall strategy?

In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter break it down into a three-step process designed to give organizations a talent development framework that supports an overall strategy.

Tune in to learn:

• How to define a critical position
• How to identify the skills you need to develop
• What a talent profile is and why it’s important

Plus, two tips to help you start your talent development journey, and a few insights about what to do–and what not to do–at a big offsite meeting.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

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Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

7 Ways Executives can Champion Learning and Development

5 Benefits of Investing in Leadership Development

6 Steps to Design a Leadership Development Strategy

Why HR Needs to Be Included in Strategic Planning

Elevating Your Role in Talent Strategy Planning

How Offsites can Jumpstart Leadership Development

11 Tips for Successful Team Offsite Meetings

Examples of Talent Philosophy Statements:

• "We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential."
• "Our talent philosophy emphasizes the importance of open communication, transparency, and a collaborative environment where everyone's contributions are valued."
• "We are committed to identifying and developing high-potential employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company."

Typically, you can use the following as sentence starters:

• We are committed to ___________.
• We strive to_________.
• We believe in _________.

Consider building statements on any or all of these talent topics:

• Performance
• Development
• Accountability
• Transparency

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Moving into a leadership role involves a lot more than just updating your e-mail signature with your new title.

It requires shifting your mindset from the things that made you a successful individual contributor to things that will make you a successful leader.

In today’s episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel Stewart and Peter Stewart take a deep dive into what makes a successful leadership mindset–and how you can develop one.

Tune in to learn:

• How to define work differently as a leader
• What “leader work” looks like
• The “missing piece” that often makes leaders feel they aren’t being strategic
• What leaders can learn from Beyoncé
• The one thing leaders can do to adopt a leader mindset

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

Resources and Links

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

• 7 Mindset Shifts that will Make You a Great Manager https://stewartleadership.com/7-mindset-shifts-that-will-make-you-a-great-manager/
• Leadership: It’s Not About You Anymore https://stewartleadership.com/leadership-its-not-about-you-anymore/
• Leadership Growth Podcast Episode 43: All Things Delegation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FkUxoYFu1c&list=PLyG0JrhEGeyz-x0jkaNIJtK4kRRiJEH8C&index=43
• How to Hit Your Leadership Recharge Button https://stewartleadership.com/how-to-hit-your-leadership-recharge-button/
• Leadership Growth Podcast Episode 48: Managing Generational Differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ2TxmTQeCY&list=PLyG0JrhEGeyz-x0jkaNIJtK4kRRiJEH8C&index=48
• 6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills https://stewartleadership.com/6-tips-for-improving-your-active-listening-skills/
• 4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture https://stewartleadership.com/4-ways-to-encourage-a-growth-mindset-culture/
• 4 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Failure Culture https://stewartleadership.com/4-ways-to-encourage-a-healthy-failure-culture/

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“AI might know more than you, but it doesn’t know better than you,” says Dr. Gena Hoxha in today’s episode.

Gena is the Chief People Officer and Chief AI Officer at Ignitium, a provider of world-class Account-Based Marketing (ABM) programs for enterprise organizations. She holds a PhD in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University and seeks to help leaders pursue AI integration with foresight, not fear.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Gena shares her insights, predictions, and warnings about the current and future state of AI in the workplace.

Tune in to learn:

• Why AI will democratize leadership
• The biggest blind spot leaders have around AI
• How to address AI adoption pressure from senior leaders

“AI is not going to transform anything,” Gena says. “You as a leader–you are going to be the transformation catalyst.”

Learn more in this timely and lively conversation.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

:29 – Introduction: Dr. Gena Hoxha

2:00 – Connecting AI and People

8:54 – Identity as a Leader in the AI Era

13:26 – AI as Mirror and Magnifier

18:08 – Is AI Your New Team Member?

23:16 – Using AI to Improve Leadership

27:24 – Addressing AI Pressure from Senior Leaders

33:22 – Embracing and Managing AI Adoption

Resources:

Dr. Gena Hoxha LinkedIn

Ignitium

Gartner Hype Cycle

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

3 Human Needs to Retain Every Employee

6 Trends in Leadership and HR for 2025

10 Ways Our New AI Coach Can Grow Your Career

10 Cool Things Leaders Can Do With An AI Coach

AI-Powered Talent Retention

The AI-Integration Roadmap

Strategic Planning for Unpredictable Times

3 Tips for Leading Through Uncertainty

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