ExcerptTen Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking a Leadership Role1. How well do I know myself? The most effective leaders are in touch with who they are and how they feel—especially during the important transition time into a new position. 2. How flexible am I? Moving into a leadership role can be a huge stretch…how can you avoid “pulling” something? 3. How do I handle failure? Good leaders fail frequently. Rather than viewing failure as a shame and a negative, it’s best to see it as a valuable learning tool. 4. How’s my work/life balance? Being out of balance in either direction makes for less potent leading.
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