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The Leadership CodeAuthor: Gatts Consulting
Welcome to The Leadership Code, a podcast that explores the principles behind exceptional leadership with a focus on helping leaders grow, thrive, and lead effectively in todays dynamic world. Each episode is packed with key principles, actionable strategies, and insights from thought leaders and industry experts to help you unlock your leadership potential. Whether you are navigating a team, driving organizational change, or simply looking to grow as a leader, The Leadership Code Podcast is here to guide you along your journey. The Leadership Code is sponsored by Gatts Consulting, a human capital and organizational development consultancy. Learn more at www.gattsconsulting.com Disclaimer: The views, opinions, beliefs, and resources shared in this podcast are those of the guests and are not meant to be endorsements of podcast host. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rethinking Succession Planning: with Ernesto Gómez
Friday, 22 August, 2025
In this episode of The Leadership Code Podcast, we sit down with Ernesto Gómez, a seasoned executive whose three-decade career spans entrepreneurial ventures and global corporate leadership. From building food service businesses in the U.S. and Mexico to leading human capital strategies for Sigma Alimentos and Grupo Alfa—two powerhouse organizations with a combined workforce of over 120,000—Ernesto brings a rare perspective on leadership, transformation, and the critical importance of succession planning.Together, we explore why succession planning is often an afterthought until it becomes a crisis—and how to shift from reactive backfills to proactive talent development. Ernesto shares insights from his global work leading cultural and talent initiatives, offering practical strategies for identifying and developing high-potential talent, embedding succession into daily leadership practice, and creating equitable access to leadership roles for underrepresented groups.We also tackle the psychology of leadership—what it takes to prepare successors without feeling threatened, how to measure what matters, and where organizations should begin if they’re just now taking succession seriously.Whether you're a C-suite executive, HR leader, or emerging leader preparing to shape the future, this episode offers a blueprint for turning succession from a risk into a strategic advantage.
