Developing future leaders isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about shaping people. The question is: how do you identify high-potentials on your team, and once you do, how do you nurture them so they grow instead of fizzle out? HiPos need more than a pat on the back; they need guidance, meaningful support, and a roadmap for growth from their people leader.
My special guest today is Shawn Storer and he’s simplifying how to turn high-potentials into leaders. If you’re a people leader aiming to build a strong succession plan and invest wisely in your future leaders, this conversation is going to give you the clarity you need.
Here’s how.
My special guest today is Shawn Storer and he’s simplifying how to turn high-potentials into leaders.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
- The one thing people leaders must be super clear on when developing high-potential talent.
- How to define “high-potential” beyond just performance reviews.
- The signals that indicate when someone is truly ready for the next level.
- Which smart stretch assignments accelerate growth the fastest.
- …and ultimately, how to keep HiPos engaged without burning them out—while still building a solid succession plan.
Q: Are you ready to learn how to turn your high-potentials into leaders? If yes, this one is for you.
It’s time to #DoTheThing!
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- 3 hours of (free) focus music for deep concentration - Quiet Quest - Study Music
- Hire Mary Baird to teach your senior leaders about creating a better employee experience - The Simplifiers
- 50 powerful questions to help you reflect - The Institute of You
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My challenge for you this week:
How are you going to take what you’ve learned in today’s episode and take action by helping to turn your high-potentials into leaders at work this week? What’s one thing you’ll do differently? Share it with me, privately or publicly. Snap a photo of you doing the thing, and send me a DM over on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesimplifiers) for added accountability and support!
Links, books and apps mentioned:
Resource: Find Shawn Storer on LinkedIn - click here
Book: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ - Daniel Goleman
Book: Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition - Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Book: Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Powerful, and Authentic Self to Get the Results You Need - Kimberly Davis
Podcast: How to lead culture change as an executive, featuring Dr. Alise Cortez - The Simplifiers Podcast
Podcast: How to be a better leader (guided visualization) - The Simplifiers Podcast
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About Shawn Storer:
Shawn Storer - He is a modern-day Renaissance man whose career spans strategy consulting, academia, global HR leadership, and the arts.
He’s a conductor, professor, culture transformer, and keynote speaker who leads with passion, creativity, and growth. With advanced degrees in music and certifications in HR and leadership, Shawn has been recognized among the Top 50 Leaders in Learning & Development and has performed on stages from Carnegie Hall to CNN.
His work bridges business, talent, and creativity—always with the goal of helping others develop and thrive.
Where Shawn hangs out online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnstorer
Website: https://shawnstorer.com
Shawn’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:
Libby Magliolo - She spent about a decade in management consulting and strategic planning roles - basically building a lot of presentations through trial and error (and countless revisions from bosses!). Now she's a professor at SMU Cox and runs The Slide Master, and is on a mission to make sure that no one has to figure out great presentations the hard way.
