--- title: Building Leaders From Within | Webinar description: "Watch our webinar on building leaders from within: how upskilling and empowering your team closes talent gaps when qualified hires are scarce." image: https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/hubfs/blog-featured-images/Building-Leaders-from-Within.webp --- [![Velocity Advisory Group](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Velocity-Logo-2023-Wide-1.png)](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/) ☰ Menu - About - [Meet Our Team](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/about/) - [Meet Our Coaches](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/coaches/) - [Careers](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/careers/) - [Speaking Engagements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/velocity-speakers/) - Solutions - [Culture & Engagement](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/culture-engagement/) - [DISC Assessments & Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/disc-assessments-training/) - [Employee Experience](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/employee-experience/) - [Executive Coaching](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/executive-coaching/) - [Family Business](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/family-business/) - [Leadership Development](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/leadership-development/) - [Sales Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/5cs-of-selling/) - [Strategy & Implementation](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/strategy-implementation/) - Resources - [Activating Greatness Podcast](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/podcast/) - [Blog](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/blog/) - [Case Studies](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/case-studies/) - [News and Announcements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/news-and-events/) - [OrderDisc](https://orderdisc.com/) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/upcoming-events/) - Industries - [Construction](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/construction/) - [Financial Services](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/financial-services/) - [Life Sciences](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/lifesciences/) - [Contact](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/contact/) Insights & NewsWebinars July 11, 2024 # WATCH: Building Leaders From Within: Upskilling and Empowering Your Team A recent report from SHRM found that 3 in 4 HR professionals have found it to be somewhat or very difficult to find qualified individuals for their open positions, especially in the medical field, skilled trades, and engineering and architecture fields. Meanwhile, employees are eager for opportunities to use their skills and abilities to their full potential.  With decades of experience in employee engagement and leadership development, DecisionWise President Matthew Wride and Velocity CEO Dave Fechtman co-hosted “Building Leaders from Within: Upskilling and Empowering Your Team.” They took a deep dive into the strategic advantages and benefits of upskilling your existing employees, and share some actionable strategies around identifying and developing high-potential leaders within your organization.   Developing existing employees can help HR pros:   - Significantly improve employee engagement and retention - Ensure your organization is prepared for leadership changes - Build a better company reputation (which will attract more qualified candidates) In this one-hour webinar, they discussed:  - The cost benefits of developing leaders internally versus external hiring - How to spot high-potential talent within your organization - The key skills your employees need to lead your company to success - Actionable strategies for creating a culture of continuous learning within your organization Watch the replay below or [on YouTube](https://youtu.be/3cgv0v4T_xY). 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