Raising Leaders: The Simple Path to Growing Talent from Within

How do you you identify and raise up leaders?

Gallup found a shocker statistic — 42% of employee turnover is preventable!

Turnover costs a pretty penny — up to double an employee’s salary. The ripple effects — disrupted workflows, team stress, and lost productivity — can take a heavy toll on both organizations and teams.

But there’s the good news! There’s a better way to retain talent and reduce turnover. 

Develop leaders from within your team.

The Importance of developing leaders

Internal development doesn’t just save money; it creates a seamless transition by promoting individuals who already understand your organization's culture and dynamics.

When team members see a clear path for growth, they’re more likely to stay. In fact, opportunities for advancement are one of the top reasons employees remain loyal.

Developing your team members is essential, but developing leaders is even more important—because you can’t mentor and train everyone on your own!

How to find leaders

So how do you identify potential leaders?

It requires looking beyond the obvious and recognizing the hidden potential in your team.

Like tiny mint seeds — so small they’re often overlooked — your team members need the right environment to thrive.

(If you like gardening, check out my video where I show you my husband’s latest growing experiment!)

It’s your job as the leader to provide that setting and to give people the opportunity to explore.

Here are three key traits to watch for when uncovering leadership potential:

• Initiative: Does someone consistently go above and beyond?

• Influence: Are they able to inspire and guide others naturally?

• Ingenuity: Can they solve problems with creativity and adaptability?

And once you’ve identified potential leaders, watch the video where I explain the simple 3E Stairway that you can use to develop them!

The starting point

Every great leader starts somewhere. Sometimes busy leaders try to look for someone who already checks all the boxes.

But perfection is a myth. Focusing only on high achievers blinds us to hidden potential.

So take a look at your team and look for those hidden three I’s of Initiative, Influence, and Ingenuity. You may have a potential leader who’s ready to step up — once you make the ask!

By investing in your team, you’ll not only cultivate strong leaders but also build a thriving, cohesive organization.

Looking to increase your team members’ effectiveness? 

If you see leaders on your team who are ready to elevate to the next level and would benefit from coaching, let’s talk!

Schedule a free Effectiveness Accelerator Call, and let’s explore how to develop your people for increased effectiveness.