How to Identify
the Next Generation of Leaders
Spot high-potential managers before the opportunity passes you by.
Why Most Companies Wait Too Long
Succession doesn’t start when someone steps down — it starts long before that. But many organizations overlook leadership potential until a crisis forces the issue.
And when that happens, you may scramble to promote someone who isn’t ready, or worse — lose your best people because they didn’t see a clear path forward.
The Hidden Traits of Emerging Leaders
High-potential leaders aren’t always the loudest or most polished. They’re often the ones quietly solving problems, caring for their teams, and living out your values.
What should you look for?
✅ Humility paired with initiative
✅ The ability to earn trust across the organization
✅ A deep commitment to the mission
✅ Emotional and spiritual maturity, not just tactical skill
You’re Looking for a Seed, Not a Tree
Don’t wait for a fully-formed executive to show up. Look for a servant-hearted leader-in-the-making — someone you can invest in now to grow into the role later.
This is how you build leadership resilience for the long haul.
Want to Build a Bench of Future Executives?
We’ve created two tools to help you assess, equip, and encourage your next-level leaders:
👉 Download the AI-Smart Leadership Playbook — Equip emerging leaders with 10 values-driven leadership practices for an AI-driven world. Download here.
👉 Join the Priority Waitlist for the Servant Leader OS — our leadership formation program for high-capacity Christian managers. Get on the list.
Based in Dallas/Fort Worth, we help Christ-centered leaders grow from manager to executive inside owner-led companies and family businesses.
