(2) Are you included?
(3) Are you acceptable?
(4) How is your timing?
(1) Are you ready?
THE REPUTATION
ANALYSIS & PREPARATION
THE NETWORK
THE WILL TO LEAD
The Network
Have you built a network, not just of people at your level, but at other levels of the organization (both above and below)?
yes
no
Do you have a network of experts you can turn to for help (at your current level as well as the next one)?
yes
no
Has your Rolodex had significant additions month after month?
yes
no
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