Have you heard of succession planning and just assumed it wasn’t for you?  Maybe you're a small business owner or lead a mid-sized company, and you thought your business wasn't big enough for that. Or maybe you thought succession plans were only for handing off ownership of the business. Theresa Cantley challenges that idea, and emphasizes that if businesses want to continue to thrive and be productive through leadership changes, staff shifts, or anything unexpected, they need to have plans in place for their business – and that includes succession plans. In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa breaks down three essential types of succession plans every business needs and explains why creating them now is more important than ever. She also shares strategies to develop strong leaders, retain top talent, and prepare your business for any unexpected changes. This is a fantastic episode to future-proof your business and keep growth moving forward, no matter the challenges you face. Things to listen for: Why succession planning isn't just for ownership transitions – and why you need one in your small business How developing leaders within your business fosters innovation and employee retention What establishing clear development plans can do to keep your team motivated and future-focused 3 simple steps to get started with succession planning today READY TO UNCOVER THE BLIND SPOT HURTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS? Take this quiz to uncover what’s holding your business back from success: https://theresacantley.lpages.co/quiz/