Episode 26
You’re ready to promote a strong performer into leadership—but how do you know if they’re really prepared to lead their peers?
In this episode, I share an unusual interview technique that goes beyond resumes and past performance to reveal how each candidate will actually show up as a leader in front of their former coworkers. You’ll hear how one manager used this exact process to choose the right supervisor for a struggling team and why skipping this step can lead to resistance, resentment, and months of unnecessary drama at work.
You’ll also walk away with a simple three-step structure you can use to promote from within with confidence, prepare new leaders to guide their teams through change, and build trust from day one.
So if you’ve ever worried about promoting the wrong person, or wondered how to know if a candidate is truly ready to lead, hit play and let’s dive in.
0:00 – The Hidden Risk of Promoting a Peer Into Leadership
0:45 – How to Spot the #1 Mistake Leaders Make When Promoting from Within
1:30 – The Simple Interview Technique That Reveals Who’s Truly Ready to Lead A Team Through Change
5:10 – A 3-Step Process to Evaluate Internal Candidates Fairly (and Win Team Buy-In)
7:30 – How to Save Months of Time, Build Trust, and Set Your New Leader Up for Success
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