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Is it possible to predict who will become a superior leader? If so, how would you do it? What level of confidence would you have in the results?

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This solution outlines some of the attributes that may predict whether an employee will be a successful leader.

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Yes, it is possible in many ways to predict who will become a superior leader. Leadership success can be measured by evaluating leaders against these criteria:

1. Honesty - Does the person show signs of sincerity, integrity, and candor in all his/her actions?
2. Competency - Does he/she base their actions on reason and moral principles?
3. Forward-looking - Does he/she have goals and a vision for the ...

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