I am often approached by employees asking what I look for in future leaders in my organization.

<strong>I've got great results... but ...."how can I get promoted?"</strong>

Over the years, I have shared a long and growing list...

Demonstrate...
<ul>
	<li>unwavering integrity</li>
	<li><a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/2012/09/04/humility/">confident humility</a></li>
	<li>passionate <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/2012/12/11/how-to-build-a-strong-team-vision/#sthash.7CMEXw5a.dpbs">vision</a></li>
	<li>teamwork down, up, and sideways</li>
	<li>energetic creativity</li>
	<li>change leadership</li>
	<li>zealousness for employee development</li>
</ul>
Which then leads to the next question...how can I develop these skills and get noticed?

Again I have a list...
<ul>
	<li>Develop a gaggle of fantastic <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/2012/06/25/dont-get-a-mentor/">mentors</a></li>
	<li>Look at leaders you admire, and learn those skills</li>
	<li>Pay even closer attention to <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/2012/06/28/nemesis-mentors/#sthash.YAjaMMwX.dpbs">leaders who annoy you</a>, and figure out why</li>
	<li>Take lateral moves that make you an all-terrain player</li>
	<li>Volunteer for special projects</li>
	<li>Talk to people who are doing your dream job, learn what it takes, and express interest</li>
</ul>
I've come to realize that these lists are a lot of advice, and more than any human being can take in one sitting.  Conversations like this can be overwhelming and feel like a bit of a <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/2012/11/26/development-deluge/">development deluge.</a>

<strong>These days my list is more simple.</strong>

When looking for future leader in my organization, I consider 3 questions:
<ol>
	<li>How well do you know yourself-- are you working to grow as a leader?</li>
	<li><a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/2012/12/10/results_beyond_tenure/#sthash.ToDy7tV8.dpbs">Do your results las</a>t?</li>
	<li>What do your people say about you?</li>
</ol>
Every organization is different... and what is needed and valued from leaders will vary as well.  Across organizations and contexts, these 3 questions have held constant.

<em><strong>What are your top 3?  How are you inspiring the best answers to these questions in yourself and others?</strong></em>

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