CEO MONTHLY / FEBRUARY 2025 17 can see it and feel it. If you want your best performers and rising stars to stay, your opportunity to help them grow and develop through executive coaching is key. Which potential leaders need development? I’d say that everybody does! Consider what leaders you need now and who can help with strategic changes. Remember to always think two positions down the line. What leadership competencies are critical? What do your best leaders look like? What do you need from them in order to fulfil their role effectively? Once you know the answers to these questions, then you can assess who you already have in place, who needs additional training and development, or who else you need to hire into the business. With business moving at such a fast-pace you can’t risk investing in a lacklustre leadership team, or hiring managers based on their management performance and expecting them to be great leaders naturally. With technology advancing at the rate that it is, in-person training and development is more crucial today than it ever has been. Unless you have a dedicated internal team working with your employees to ensure they’re hitting peak performance at all times, then now is the time to reach out to an executive leadership coach and inquire about putting a program in place. About the Author: Shannon Alter, CPM ® works with organizations that want to communicate with clarity so they can gain influence in their market, build better relationships and grow their business. She has over 30 years of experience in commercial and retail real estate management and hospitality. Her programs have been used throughout the United States and internationally by organizations of all sizes. Shannon is a National Instructor for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®), and the American Management Association (AMA) and has trained professionals in 10 countries. She has held the volunteer position of RVP for IREM and is a Past President of IREM Orange County. Her 3rd book, “Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills” was published in Summer 2023. She is the author of two earlier books, leadership white papers and numerous industry articles, including a long-time industry column. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Visit: www.leadersexceed.com or connect on LinkedIn: shannonalter
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