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Your organisation’s future depends on the leaders you build today. As CEO, empowering potential leaders means creating systems that identify, develop, and trust emerging talent. A strong pipeline ensures continuity and drives innovation. Key Strategies 1. Spot Potential Early – Look beyond performance; assess character and adaptability. 2. Develop Through Experience – Provide stretch assignments that build judgment. 3. Mentor Personally – Invest time in coaching future executives. 4. Promote from Within – Signal that growth is achievable internally. 5. Measure Leadership Readiness – Track progress with clear succession metrics. CEO Leadership Actions Review your top 10 emerging leaders quarterly. Create mentorship pairings between senior and mid-level leaders. Reward managers who develop others effectively. Actionable Tip Identify one high-potential employee this week and schedule a 30-minute mentoring conversation. Why This Matters? Empowered leaders multiply results. CEOs who invest in leadership development ensure business growth, stability, and legacy. About the Author Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
