Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Most employees never figure out why they keep getting passed over during promotions. In this episode, Leila breaks down the six signs that a team member is ready for leadership. None of them is a technical skill. They are all behaviors that most ambitious people are either ignoring or getting completely wrong while seeking leadership roles. In this episode 00:00 Stop asking for permission to lead 02:37 Show your flaws to build trust and team engagement 04:59 Leading beyond your work to improve team performance 08:39 Solve problems outside your role to demonstrate character 10:53 Trade credit for influence to earn respect and engagement 12:41 Develop patience as a competitive advantage More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featured Learn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/ DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026. Rss Apple Podcaster →