No Bullsh!t Leadership 12 Capabilities That Predict Leadership Success: The rising star checklist
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Aug 19, 2025 Discover the surprising truth that not all high performers aspire to lead. Learn how the halo effect can skew our perceptions of leadership potential. Explore key personality traits that distinguish rising stars from excellent workers. Delve into the capabilities essential for leadership success, backed by a checklist to help identify true potential. Find out how to ask the right questions to uncover hidden leadership qualities in your team.
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High Performer Who Rejects Leadership
- A client experienced a shock resignation when a high performer stepped back from leadership into a technical role.
- The person loved the CEO and company but did not enjoy leadership responsibilities.
Most Employees Prefer Contributor Roles
- Up to 70% of large-company employees prefer solid contributor roles over leadership.
- Being competent and reliable doesn't equal desire or suitability for leadership.
Why People Decline Leadership
- Four common reasons people reject leadership are loss of control, heavier workload, fear of failure, and lack of ambition.
- These reasons explain why technical excellence doesn't translate to leadership desire.
