Leadership
Where future leaders are built — not appointed.I don’t believe in waiting for someone to be “ready.”
I believe in building the habits, behaviours, and confidence that get them there.
Leadership isn’t a promotion. It’s how someone shows up under pressure. On this page, I explore what it means to lead from the floor, grow emerging leaders, and build a succession plan that doesn’t rely on guesswork.
Leading from the Floor, Not the Boardroom
The best leadership lessons don’t come from courses.
They come from:
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The 15 seconds after a process fails
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The way a shift lead gives feedback
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The habits that spread (and the ones that don’t)
That’s the leadership I build — clear, calm, and contagious.
Identifying Future Leaders Early
You don’t need a leadership title to spot leadership behaviour.
Here’s what I look for:
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Ownership under pressure
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Respect from peers
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Curiosity, consistency, and calm
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A quiet standard others follow
Once I see it, I build around it.
Building a Leadership Pipeline
Succession isn’t a spreadsheet. It’s a system of trust, coaching, and readiness.
Here’s how I approach it:
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Identify high-potential early
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Create small “leader reps” (toolbox talks, shift handovers, peer coaching)
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Offer feedback, structure, and growth plans
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Track capability the same way we track KPIs
Outcome: leadership that’s earned, grown, and seen by the team — not just HR.
Leadership Development Tools I Use
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Capability-to-Leadership Maps
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High-Potential Tracker Templates
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Weekly Coaching Prompts for Leads
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Behavioural Scorecards
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Mini Leadership Programs for Shift Leads & Operators
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