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In this episode of The Executive Five, I challenge the confidence behind most succession plans. A name in a box marked “ready now” is not proof of future leadership capacity, especially when that judgment is built on reputation, current performance, or one executive’s opinion. This five-minute executive brief shows senior leaders how to test readiness against future-role demands, build harder evidence into succession decisions, and protect critical roles from promotion based on hope.

Key Takeaways

• Strong performance today does not automatically predict success at the next level.
• Succession planning should begin with the future demands of the role, not a familiar candidate’s name.
• High-potential leaders need real assignments that test judgment, influence, ambiguity, and enterprise thinking.
• One senior sponsor’s confidence is not enough evidence for a critical appointment.
• Future leadership readiness should be proven across different situations, stakeholders, and levels of pressure.

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