Now, let’s talk about whether or not you fit in the leadership environment. Here are some serious questions for you to ask yourself:
- Do I study leadership and the process of leadership?
- Do I care about these senior people?
- Do I have or can I develop a real interest and some expertise in the fields of interest of those you intend to advise?
- Do I care about what the CEO needs to have or to get done?
- Can I manage to set aside my problems and issues long enough to deal with senior leaders’ problems, goals and questions?
- Can I manage my own ego involvement in an environment where even bigger egos than mine?
- Can I make the Counselor’s Commitment?
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