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 followers to trust him?
- Does the candidate hold people accountable for their performance and promises?
- Is the candidate comfortable delegating important tasks to others?
- How much time does the candidate spend developing other leaders?
- How much time does the candidate spend communicating the company’s vision, purpose and values? Do people down the line apply this vision to their day-to-day work?
- How comfortable is the candidate sharing information, resources, praise and credit?
- Does the candidate energize others?
- Does the candidate consistently demonstrate respect for followers?
- Does the candidate really listen?
Authors: Graeme Nahkies, James O’Toole, Warren Bennis
Source: Selecting the Right Chief Executive – Questioning the Candidates
Subjects: Corporate Governance Questions, Leadership Questions
Source: Selecting the Right Chief Executive – Questioning the Candidates
Subjects: Corporate Governance Questions, Leadership Questions
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