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Leadership isn’t a popularity contest

I have a medium-size construction company that has grown significantly over the past few years. I want to focus on bringing in more business, which means that I will need to put someone in position to lead the company from within. I would prefer to promote someone who has been with me for a while rather than hire from the outside. I have my eye on one guy in particular who is very popular with the employees, and I also think he feels that he is entitled to a promotion. Can you make a recommendation on what else I should look for in a person to take a lead position in my company?

M. Wms.

There are many aspects to leadership, but popularity is not one of them. Think of many of the popular people you know. You will see that many can be the life of the party but are not necessarily the leader of the pack.

Leadership is all about getting results and meeting goals and objectives.

Full Answer: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/edmunds/2006-07-11-econ-small-business-usat_x.htm

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