Another example of successful talent development and mentoring is Good Shepherd Services in New York. Executive Director Sister Paulette LoMonaco and her senior team identified the experiences to help 50 emerging leaders meet their professional development goals and the formal training needed to help them move up. Good Shepherd’s CFO, Greghan Fischer, for example, saw strong potential in Yan Li, a quietly competent member of her finance team. Fischer had Li practice leading budget meetings and provided feedback. To help Li overcome her natural reticence, Fischer brought in a communications coach. When Fischer took maternity leave, Li took charge of all budget meetings, which forced her to translate her analysis into clear recommendations. When Fischer returned, she promoted Li to assistant director of contracts. “She will now stretch us all to think of things a little differently, role modeling for others so that they can grow in confidence and position,” says LoMonaco.