A Measure Of Leadership Ability

A measure of our ability to lead and grow is how we answer the question “Can you do this?” Whatever “this” may be. There are many variations of responses but I think it comes down to four possible outcomes;

"Sure" When in reality there isn't a hope in hell of it happening.

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“I don’t have the capacity to do “this” right now.”

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“To take this on I will have to stop doing “something” if “this” is the priority now. Is “this” worth it?”

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“I will need X resources to get “this” done and it will take Y amount of time. Is “this” worth it?”

The further our answer falls towards the last response the greater our experience, ability and influence. Being able to confidently, without putting anyone on a death march, respond with “I will need X resources to get “this” done and it will take Y amount of time. Is “this” worth it?” is a great indicator of leadership ability.