Episode 8. Navigating Succession Planning When “Life Happens.” (Conversation with Sazara Johnson)
Your transition plan is great on paper. You have a clear roadmap to move from one leader to the next. You’re sailing along fine. Then, bam! Here comes a pandemic. While we’re at it, let’s throw in having to care for ailing elderly parents. What happens when you can’t give the thousand percent that you’re used to and you disappoint yourself and your colleagues and your organization? On today’s episode, Sazara Johnson, Founder of SATECHRO and former Board President of ISPI Hampton Roads, speaks candidly about all these challenges and encourages leaders with her story. This discussion is raw and includes so many gems: The difference between resolution and solution Why sometimes as the leader you must clean the toilet for a while. Can you handle that? What happens if leadership calls you to focus on yanking out the old roof and plumbing and getting them in working order and not on building the beautiful exterior that everyone praises? Are you okay as a leader who doesn’t get the glory? The importance of the “shut up and listen” leadership skill How to turn a detractor into an advocate by finding out the causal factor of their frustrations Listen now and share your thoughts! Connect with Sazara LinkedIn Email: Sazara@satechro.com About Sazara Before you read my work summary that is supposed to shine a light on my work quality, please know that first God the Father, God Jesus Christ, and the Spirit of the Living God must take all of the credit. Without God, I would be nothing. Please always pray that my heart remains humble in Christ Jesus "SAZARA JOHNSON introduces to us the role of the business entity performance technology practitioner (BEP Tech). What is the purpose of this role? To guide organizational leaders in times of enterprise-level emergencies, turmoil, and crisis using an array of HPT tools. Sazara's article resonated with me. It caused me to recall a client engagement several years ago when I was able to serve my client as a BEP Tech during an event that impacted over a million customers. Even though I didn't know there was a name for what I was doing. Now, I know." -Peter C. Honebein, PhD (Published in the Performance Improvement journal) Sazara R. Johnson is a: A) boots-on-the-ground mediator between operational teams & tactical/strategic leaders, B) business/academic educator & advisor to decision makers/ influencers/leaders/entrepreneurs, and C) problem solver. Experienced in crisis prevention, Sazara conducts workshops that have been attended by employees of: IBM, Raytheon, USPS, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Emory University, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, The City of Daphne (AL), Wegmans Food Markets, The City of Oakland, T-Mobile, Charles County Sheriff's Office, Department of Public Health (Office of Legal Services), Texas State Teacher's Association, and more. Growing up with parents who are pastors, Sazara learned the message of integrity. As a technology training project manager, author, public speaker, president-elect board of director, and business and employee performance improvement advisor, she advises business professionals on maneuvering games of business politics with their morality, integrity, & health intact. Sazara is a BEP Tech (business entity performance technologist) with a background in technology implementations, training, public speaking, and media/marketing. Learn more about a BEP Tech here: www.SaTechRo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m-michelle-derosier/support
