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Your Best Performer Became Your Worst Leader. Why?

Promoting your best performer feels like the safest decision. Here's why it so often goes wrong, and the question to ask before the next promotion.
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“They Earned It”: 4 Questions to Ask Before the Obvious Promotion

"They earned it" looks backward at the old job. These four questions tell you whether someone is ready to lead, not just whether they've done well.
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How to Tell If Someone Is Ready for a Promotion

Most succession plans ask who could fill a role. Promotion readiness asks whether someone is ready to lead the way your company needs. Here's how to look for it.