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Most employees never figure out why they keep getting passed over during promotions. In this episode, Leila breaks down the six signs that a team member is ready for leadership. None of them is a technical skill. They are all behaviors that most ambitious people are either ignoring or getting completely wrong while seeking leadership roles.

In this episode

00:00 Stop asking for permission to lead

02:37 Show your flaws to build trust and team engagement

04:59 Leading beyond your work to improve team performance

08:39 Solve problems outside your role to demonstrate character

10:53 Trade credit for influence to earn respect and engagement

12:41 Develop patience as a competitive advantage

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