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A Better Way to Choose Leaders
Without a doubt, it is difficult to pick good leaders, and the reason why can be broken down into two areas: the what and the how. The what aspect refers to the particular qualities to seek in a potential leader. Should the person be empathic, smart, forward thinking, creative? Which attributes are most important? Once this question has been settled, the next hurdle is determining whether a candidate possesses the requisite traits. This is the how. Is the quality hidden? Is it measurable? Is the candidate bluffing? How can you fairly and accurately compare two or more candidates?
In the first seven chapters, we described the essential attributes of effective leadership: integrity, empathy, emotional intelligence, ...
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