John Harney

Succession is where most organizations get exposed, and that is exactly where John Harney goes to work. Through Courageous Coaching/Consulting, he helps small and mid sized companies in city government, engineering, and mixed blue and white collar environments build a real bench of supervisors, not just a list of names on a chart. He steps in when growth or retirements are on the horizon and it becomes obvious that “promote the best technician” is not a strategy. While many companies overlook frontline and mid level leadership until it is too late, John sees clearly that future expansion lives or dies on the strength of the supervisors you are building right now.

John’s edge is the way he blends teaching with honest one to one conversations to create practical systems that stick. He does not drop in a generic program. He designs custom supervisor development paths that fit the work, the people, and the realities of the environment. Through focused instruction and direct coaching, he helps emerging and current supervisors learn how to communicate clearly, handle conflict, manage performance, and carry the company’s standards without losing their team. The impact shows up in fewer guesswork promotions, smoother handoffs when roles change, and supervisors who can actually lead instead of just doing more of the technical work they came from.

When the stakes rise around succession, expansion, or leadership gaps on the front line, John brings straightforward clarity and calm pressure to get serious about the bench. His style is practical, grounded, and no nonsense. He keeps leaders focused on concrete behaviors, simple systems, and real accountability instead of slogans about “developing people.” Companies that work with him gain confidence that their next wave of supervisors will be ready when needed, not scrambling when a vacancy hits. If you want a leadership pipeline that can carry your growth, John is the partner you want in the room.