2 Posts found for Author: Warren Bennis

So, do you have what it takes to be a speed leader? Does the candidate whose resume you’re holding have what it takes? Unfortunately, identifying such leaders is not an exact science, but here are a few things to look for:

Do you Thrive in Messiness?

• Do you have an insatiable curiosity?
• Do you love to experiment (in food, reading material, entertainment, travel)?
• Do you keep yourself in

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Authors: Robert J. Thomas, Warren Bennis | Source: Speed Leading: Qualities of Successful Leaders in the Digital Age | Subject: Leadership Questions

In advice to boards about hiring CEOs, Warren Bennis and James O’Toole recommend that a board should interview a candidate’s superiors, peers and direct reports with questions that will drive to the heart of the candidate. Here is a list of questions they recommend. How would your colleagues answer these questions about YOU?

• Does the candidate lead consistently in a way that inspires

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Authors: Graeme Nahkies, James O’Toole, Warren Bennis | Source: Selecting the Right Chief Executive – Questioning the Candidates | Subjects: Corporate Governance Questions, Leadership Questions