The conference room was eerily quiet. Just a year ago, it buzzed with energy—executives strategizing, managers collaborating, and employees feeling guided toward a shared mission. Now, after a wave of layoffs and an exodus of key leaders, the company found itself at a crossroads. The remaining team members felt the weight of uncertainty, and those who remained in leadership roles were stretched thin, struggling to balance their expanded responsibilities. The organization wasn’t just experiencing a personnel shortage; it was suffering from a leadership void.