Bryan Bennett, Author at Elite Leadership Academy

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Succession Planning Takes More Than Naming Successors

A succession plan identifies who could step into a critical role. It cannot, on its own, ensure that person will be ready and available when the vacancy occurs. Even a plan that is reviewed regularly throughout the year can be weakened when a leading successor leaves, either for a better opportunity elsewhere or after working under a toxic or misaligned leader who did not value their abilities.

The further an organization has to go down its succession plan, the more risk it is taking on. It is a little like replacing a .375 hitter with a .250 hitter. The team keeps functioning, but it loses something real.

August 4, 2026August 6, 2026

Why Leadership Development Is Not Leadership Management

Many organizations say they are investing in leadership. But when you look closer, they usually mean leadership development: training, coaching, workshops, and other ways to build the skills of individual managers or high-potential employees.

That matters. But it is not enough.

July 9, 2026July 24, 2026

The 3 Leadership Management Numbers You Shouldn’t Ignore

Leadership management may be one of the most important strategic priorities an organization can undertake. It goes beyond leadership development, which focuses on helping individuals become better leaders, whereas leadership management focuses on how an organization identifies, deploys, and retains leadership talent more effectively.

June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

Stop Creating and Contributing to Your Toxic and Misaligned Leader Problems!

Many organizations create toxic and misaligned leader problems without realizing it. Sometimes the problem is intentional, but more often it grows because the organization creates the conditions that allow it to persist.

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

The Costly Leaks in Your Leadership Pipeline

It’s nighttime. Everyone in the house is asleep, but you hear a faint sound somewhere nearby. It’s easy to ignore at first, especially if the TV has been on or the day has been noisy. You get up to check and discover a dripping faucet. You make a mental note to call the plumber in the morning.

May 1, 2026June 18, 2026

The Overlooked Option for Managing Toxic Leaders

Despite the research showing the cultural and financial damage caused by toxic leaders, many organizations still move too slowly to address the behavior. Toxic leadership can show up as micromanaging, hoarding information, taking credit for others’ work, or belittling staff and peers. The result is disengagement, higher turnover, especially among high performers and high-potential employees, lower productivity, and more mental health claims.

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

The Financial Leaks in Your 2026 Hospital Budget

Your 2026 hospital financial risks are not just in the margins or reimbursement rates. It’s very likely sitting in your leadership ranks. Unlock millions of dollars by uncovering toxic leaders, fixing misaligned assignments, and keeping your best people from walking to your competitors by adopting a Leadership Resources Management strategy that pays dividends in 2026 and beyond.

Click on the image below to view the slides to see how these leaks can result in a $100 million impact for a 10,000-employee hospital.

Calculate the Impact on Your Hospital

Use this interactive LeadershipRM calculator to quickly quantify how toxic leaders, misaligned managers, and preventable high-performer turnover are draining your hospital’s budget, productivity, and future growth, using your own leadership counts and salary data.

LeadershipRM™ Profitability Impact Calculator

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March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Ignoring Toxic Leaders Is Not a Sustainable Strategy

Have You Ever Worked for A Toxic Leader?

Many people have a story they will never forget. Some are still living it right now.

I remember a toxic leader I once worked for. This person checked every box of what I now understand defines a toxic leader.

They publicly criticized people on the team.
They showed almost no empathy for anyone but themselves.
They micromanaged every decision anyone on the team made.

March 3, 2026March 18, 2026

Reducing Leadership Misalignment With AI

By now, you’ve seen how the 3 Rs of Leadership Resources Management – revealing toxic leaders, reducing leadership misalignment, and retaining high‑value leaders, determine whether your organization accelerates or stalls. Many executives will quietly admit they have toxic leaders and that their best people keep leaving, but very few have a reliable, repeatable way to fix the root causes. Leadership misalignment is often the most damaging due to its organization pervasiveness and the least understood of the three.

February 23, 2026March 18, 2026

The Costly Domino Effect of Toxic and Misaligned Leaders – Seminar

In-Person Seminar in San Diego

Join us for this valuable lunchtime in-person seminar focused on the costly impact of toxic and misaligned leaders on March 26, 2026 at the North San Diego Business Chamber.