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How Can I Test Whether a Person has Strong Leadership Skills?

by Laura Lee Rose

How can I test whether a person has strong leadership skills?

Career Management Series

By Laura Lee Rose

Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose – author of TimePeace: Making peace with time – and I am a business and efficiency coach that specializes in time management, project management and work-life balance strategies. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more profitable and have time to enjoy life even if they don’t have time to learn new technology or train their staff. I have a knack for taking big ideas and converting them into smart, sound, and actionable ideas.

At the end of the day, I transform the way you run your business into a business you love to run.

This question came from a busy professional:

How can I test whether a person has strong leadership skills?

I am looking for a Cofounder that is on an equity sharing basis. How do I know that this person will be a strong leader and is good at execution? Is there a way to test their skills and check whether he/she possesses a growth mindset?

Whether you are looking for a co-founder, business partner, or even an employee, my recommendation is to take the time to get to know them. After all, you would not marry someone on the first date. The time you take upfront will save you lots of headaches in the future.

Also – make sure you know the real reason for wanting a co-founder. Taking the time to clearly articulating why you think you need a co-founder will ultimately lead you to additional alternatives. Often times, there are many solutions to problems where “a co-founder” is just one.

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There are several ways to progressively test their skills, while continue to move forward with your business. Consider the following before you discuss the co-founder position:

· Give them a contract project to run and execute

· Give them a side-project to run

· Meet with their references and investigate the success of their past projects

· Compare the actual success of his past project against what he states about his past projects

· Attend any presentations, webinars he/she gives

· Review any of his books or articles

· Study their website and social media profiles

· Study their clients testimonials and talk to their clients

· Ask about their profit/loss information (if looking for a co-founder partner)

· Consider someone you already have several positive experiences

· If you are not in an immediate need, consider grooming someone in a complimentary business

· Consider affiliated partners and programs in the interim (as an alternative)

The bottom line is to make sure you can actually work and get along with your business partner. Do your homework. Like a marriage, it’s not so easy to dissolve a partnership once you enter into it.

So, with that in mind, make sure both sides agree to the terms and exit strategies of your partnership.

For additional information on this topic, please contact LauraRose@RoseCoaching.info

I am a business coach and this is what I do professionally. It’s easy to sign up for a complementary one-on-one coaching call, just use this link https://www.timetrade.com/book/WFSFQ

Author: Laura Lee RoseHello, this is Laura Lee Rose – author of the business and time management books TimePeace: Making peace with time – The Book of Answers: 105 Career Critical Situations – and I am a business and efficiency coach that specializes in time management, project management, and work-life balance strategies. I have been in the software and testing industry for more than 20 years. I've worked with such companies as IBM, Ericsson, Staples, Fidelity Investments and Sogeti in various client advocacy and project management roles. The techniques I used in my business coaching and client advocacy work saved these companies both time and money, which resulted in on-time, quality product delivery with higher client satisfaction. Even though I excelled in the corporate environment, I felt a calling toward something more. I now uses my time management, work life balance and personal development skills as a life coach and Corporate Exit Strategist. I help people blend their goals and dreams into their everyday lives. I use creative transition strategies to help my clients realize what really matters to them. Combining inspired action with practical, tangible techniques easily lead you toward more autonomy, freedom and balance. I am a business coach and this is what I do professionally. It's easy to sign up for a complimentary one-on-one coaching call, just use this link https://www.timetrade.com/book/WFSFQ With enough notice, it would be my honor to guest-speak at no cost to your group organization.