About this episode

The episode discusses the reasons behind the reluctance of top talent to pursue leadership positions and the implications for organizations.

What if the real leadership crisis isn’t a shortage of talent, but leadership roles people no longer want? Steve Dion of Gallagher joins Maureen Metcalf to explore why leadership pipelines are breaking, how outdated leadership systems contribute to the problem, and what organizations can do to create sustainable leadership for the future.

People in this episode

Host: Maureen Metcalf

Guest: Steve Dion

Topics covered

• leadership crisis
• talent management
• leadership roles
• organizational development
• sustainable leadership

Keywords

• leadership crisis
• top talent
• leadership roles
• organizational systems
• sustainable leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gallagher, Innovative Leadership Institute

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