Episode 286: Building the Bench - Growing the Next Generation of Leaders with Joshua Stamper
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Darrin Peppard and Joshua Stamper discuss the importance of developing the next generation of leaders and the responsibilities that come with leadership.
Leadership isn’t just about the impact you create today. It’s about the leaders you prepare for tomorrow. In this annual shared episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with fellow leadership coach, author, and podcast host Joshua Stamper for a powerful conversation about one of the most important responsibilities of leadership: developing the next generation of leaders. Darrin and Joshua begin by reflecting on transitions, stress, and the reality every leader faces — even the best plans encounter challenges. The difference is whether leaders have the clarity and intentionality to stay focused on the work that matters most. From there, the conversation turns toward a question every organization should be asking: Who are we intentionally preparing to lead next? Darrin and Joshua share their own “tap on the shoulder” moments — those pivotal conversations where someone saw leadership potential in them before they saw it in themselves. They discuss why leaders have a responsibility to identify potential early and create pathways for others to grow. They also explore why building leaders requires far more than assigning tasks. Covering events, managing duties, or checking off…
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