Session Details

Name
The Leadership Gap: Why High Performance Doesn’t Equal Leadership
Track
Leadership & People Strategy
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location Name
Ballroom C

Speakers

Learning Objectives

Name
The Leadership Gap: Why High Performance Doesn’t Equal Leadership
Description

This presentation challenges the common assumption that top performers naturally transition into great leaders. It explores the differences between individual contributor excellence and leadership capability, highlighting why technical mastery doesn’t always translate into effective people management. Attendees will learn how to identify leadership potential beyond performance metrics and discover strategies for developing leaders who inspire, coach, and drive team success.

Proposed Learning Objective (1)
Explain why performance ≠ leadership capability.
Proposed Learning Objective (2)
Recognize traits that are potential predictors for leadership success.
Proposed Learning Objective (3)
Apply strategies to avoid common promotion pitfalls.

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