Coaches Quote by John Baldoni
“Purposeful organizations develop the next generation, not simply the next leader. My friend Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author and leading executive coach, does not like the term succession planning. Better to say, "succession development." That means you are focusing on multiple managers and grooming them to lead.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Succession Development by John Baldoni, 2020
Effective organizations nurture many future leaders rather than focusing on a single successor.
In simple terms: Develop many leaders, not just one.
Key Takeaway
Invest in broad talent pipelines.
Themes
leadership
development
organizational culture
Mood
strategic
optimistic
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- HR strategy
- team building
- career mentorship
Key Concepts
succession planning
coaching
talent management
Questions to Reflect On
- What systems can you create to develop multiple leaders?
- How do you measure succession development success?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on one leader can create bottlenecks.
