Throwing people in the deep end isn't strategy.

It's abandoning your responsibility as a leader.

When you skip proper development, you're not testing character.
You're setting both your people and your business up for failure.

Here are 5 ways to actually develop your team and build other leaders:

1. Start with structured onboarding:
↳ Create a 90-day integration plan
↳ Pair them with experienced mentors

2. Give context, not just tasks:
↳ Explain the "why" behind decisions
↳ Share company history and culture insights

3. Schedule regular check-ins:
↳ Weekly one-on-ones for the first month
↳ Create space for questions without judgment

4. Provide decision-making frameworks:
↳ Teach your problem-solving processes
↳ Share examples of past challenges and solutions

5. Celebrate early wins publicly:
↳ Acknowledge progress, not just perfection
↳ Build confidence through recognition

Great leaders don't test people.
They develop them.

Your team's success is your success.

Be the leader who multiplies talent, not wastes it.