A private readiness check.
Twelve statements, in my words. Say how true each one is for you right now.
About three minutes
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How true is this for you right now?
The foundation to start with
Clarity
Who am I now, what matters most and how do I want to lead?
Know who you are before the role defines you. Greater responsibility can pull you in multiple directions. Get clear on who you are, what matters, the strategy for execution, the leader you want to be and the principles that will guide you when the pressure rises.
Nothing stood out strongly. Clarity comes first in the Four Foundations, so it is the place to begin.
Confidence
How can I trust my judgement and back myself when there is no obvious answer?
Back yourself before certainty arrives. The higher the stakes, the fewer decisions come with a guaranteed answer. Strengthen self-trust to make difficult calls, hold your position and act without being derailed by doubt.
Nothing stood out strongly. Clarity comes first in the Four Foundations, so it is the place to begin.
Credibility
How do I become someone people see, trust and want to follow?
Be seen, trusted and believed. At this level, it is not enough to be capable. Your leadership must be visible, your message must land, and your reputation must reflect the authority, value and influence you bring.
Nothing stood out strongly. Clarity comes first in the Four Foundations, so it is the place to begin.
Capacity
How do I expand the way I lead without simply carrying more?
Expand how you lead, not how much you carry. What got you here cannot be the way you lead what comes next. Create the strategic space, leadership capability and operating rhythm to focus on what matters most and enable others to deliver.
Nothing stood out strongly. Clarity comes first in the Four Foundations, so it is the place to begin.
- Clarity
- Confidence
- Credibility
- Capacity