Exponential growth depends on your ability to develop other people into effective leaders. Identify the next leaders you’re going to groom for more responsibility. Make a list of your top three, five, or however many you have. Then start assessing them. Look at their strengths and weaknesses, and how they respond in different situations. Then look at their level of competitiveness, their ability to come up with ideas, and how solid they are. Also ask them if they believe in the company and want to step into a leadership role. Next, sit down and identify what they need to do in the next six
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