In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch reframes succession planning as what it really is... your leadership risk strategy.

While most companies treat it like an annual HR formality, boards are asking a very different question. They want to know what happens if your top two leaders leave tomorrow.

Jackson breaks down why vague answers and buzzwords fail in the boardroom, why naming real successors matters, and how to create urgency that drives actual readiness.

He walks through the shift from archetypes to named talent, the importance of owning leadership gaps, and why development must be tied to business performance.

If your current approach to succession planning feels like it was designed for a slower, safer world, this episode offers a sharper, more credible way to lead.