# Leadership Development, No Budget Required

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Podcast: [HR Happy Hour Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812)
Published: 2026-07-24T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/steve-boese
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Leadership Development, No Budget Required Host:  Sabrina Baker   Summary Small businesses run on homegrown leaders, high performers promoted into management with zero support for the completely different skill set that role actually requires. Sabrina argues that leadership development is already happening in every organization, whether intentional or not, because new leaders learn by watching everyone above them. If those role models are bad, the org just keeps reproducing the same gaps. With no budget for formal programs, she walks through ways to build leadership development into work that's already happening: asking questions instead of handing managers answers, using real business misses as leadership case studies in team meetings, running one-on-ones that surface what managers actually need, pulling engagement survey data to make the case for support, and running informal lunch-and-learns during meetings that already exist. None of it requires CEO sign-off or a line item just intention about turning everyday moments into development.   Key Topics Promoting from within can enhance morale and engagement. Onboarding programs are crucial for small businesses. Leadership development can happen informally through daily interactions. Assuming individual contributors will be great leaders is a mistake. Real business problems can be used as learning opportunities.   Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!   The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. We talk a lot on this show about where HR is headed — and one of the most exciting developments I’ve seen lately is what Workhuman is doing with Future Leaders. Future Leaders is the first talent intelligence tool of its kind, helping com…

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