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From Rockstar to Leader:
Questions That Make or Break the Shift
The next generation of search and staffing leaders is eager to rise. But moving from top performer to effective leader is not simply a reward for strong performance. It is a high-stakes decision that requires different mindsets and strengths, and a clear-eyed look at what day-to-day leadership will ask of both the person stepping in and the leader making the call.
Designed for both emerging leaders and the senior leaders selecting them, this session explores the space between two critical questions: Should I step into leadership? and Should I promote this person?
Drawing on years of experience with advising dozens of succession decisions in the search industry, this webinar will help you make better decisions by distinguishing between performance and readiness, testing common assumptions, and clarifying what must be true before leadership becomes the right next move.
You’ll walk away with:
- A practical framework for evaluating leadership decisions through business need, role fit, support, and tradeoffs
- Strong questions for both rising leaders and senior leaders to ask before a promotion decision is made
- Clarity on the difference between top performance and real leadership readiness
- A grounded view of when the right answer is yes, not yet, or no
May 21, 2026 - 1PM CST
ISSA Members Free / Nonmembers $39
MEET THE SPEAKER
Annette Wehrli helps search & recruiting firm owners and leaders solve leadership, structure, and people challenges that prevent growth.
With 20+ years prior experience on MRI Network's corporate team leading organizational development consulting, executive coaching, succession planning, and learning development, Annette simplifies what's comlex and builds practical solutions that strengthen leadership, talent strategy, hiring, culture, and performance.
She's known for connecting the dots, asking questions that address and remove obstacles, building practical, relevant programs, and helping leaders be more intentional about their short- and long-term impact on people and business results.
