How to Find Leaders
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John Maxwell, Ph.D., is an expert on leadership and author of more than 30 books on that topic. In his monthly e-newsletter, Leadership Wired, he answers the question, “How can I be sure to hire the right person?”
To accomplish anything of significance, you must have the right people by your side. Finding a great hire often goes hand in hand with identifying potential leaders. Maxwell credits his friend Fred Smith with helping him arrive at these 11 questions to ask when looking for a leader:
- Does the person question existing systems and push for improvements?
- Do they offer practical ideas?
- When they speak, who listens?
- Do others respect them?
- Can they create or catch a vision?
- Do they show a willingness to take responsibility?
- Do they finish the job?
- Are they emotionally strong?
- Do they possess strong people skills?
- Will they lead others with a servant’s heart?
- Can they make things happen?