In this episode of Building the Billion Dollar Business, Ray Sclafani explores how financial advisory firms can unlock leadership readiness by creating intentional, real-world growth experiences. Ray introduces the concept of performative opportunities- purposeful assignments that prepare next-generation leaders for the challenges of firm leadership. He shares insights on implementing Leadership Labs, cultivating autonomy, and building a culture of development and accountability. Whether you're focused on succession planning, scalable growth, or team empowerment, this episode offers actionable strategies to strengthen your firm’s leadership pipeline and long-term stability.Key TakeawaysPerformative opportunities are structured projects that test leadership ability.Demonstrate, Observe, and Verify is a key structure for leadership development.Autonomy is crucial for advisor satisfaction and happiness.Motivation drives followership and career development.Firms should not wait to develop leaders; they must act now.Sharing leadership creates stability and a clearer path for future ownership.Ready to explore this topic more? Download our Successful Next Generation Leaders: 8 Essential Qualities checklist to help identify, develop, and cultivate the right future leaders. For more information click here to visit the Best in the Business Blog.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeTo join one of the largest digital communities of financial advisors, visit exchange.clientwise.com.

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