In Episode 73 of Good Morning, HR, Mike Coffey interviews Lisa Blanton about the critical topic of succession and career development planning for organizations of all sizes. They explore the importance of long-term leadership planning to ensure seamless transitions and discuss why building succession plans around the organization rather than specific roles benefit companies in the long term. Lisa provides practical insights on identifying and developing in-house talent, assessing both soft and hard skills in potential leaders, and measuring the ROI of investing in employee development. Metrics for success and actionable strategies for fostering leadership potential are also key highlights of the conversation. With her wealth of experience as a leadership coach, HR expert, and author, Lisa offers valuable takeaways for professionals and organizations striving to build resilient leadership pipelines.