Leadership Readiness Check
Ten questions. About five minutes. Your score by skill area, your three biggest gaps, and the right next step.
Built on 25 years running kitchens at The Plaza, the US Open, and Le Cirque.
Leadership Readiness Check
Answer for what YOU can do today, on your own — not what your kitchen already has in place. ‘Not yet’ is a fine answer. That’s what this check is for.
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The Leadership Readiness Check is free. Enter your email to see your score and a matching next step on this page.
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Your results
0/100 —
Your three biggest gaps
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FAQ
How is the score calculated?
Each question scores 0, 2, 5, 8 or 10, in the order the answers are listed. Your total is out of 100. Foundation 0–44, Building 45–74, Ready to lead 75–100.
Can I retake it?
Yes, anytime. Retake it after a few months to see what moved.
What do you store?
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