Not Throwin’ Away My Shot! Mormons, Hells Angels, and Forging Leaders

To develop as a leader, stretch assignments or “crucibles” are critical. We discuss in more detail, using Mormon missionary experiences and the Hells Angels motorcycle runs as examples. Specifically, we explore:

• Why people need “crucibles” to grow and develop 
• What is a stretch assignment
• Implications for people, leaders, and organizations

Links and Other Information

• Thomas, R. J. (2008). Crucibles of leadership development. MIT Sloan Management Review, 49(3), 15. Click here
• Fernández-Aráoz, C. 21st-Century Talent Spotting. Harvard Business Review. 
• Yost, P. R., & Plunkett, M. M. (2009). Real Time Leadership Development (Vol. 7). John Wiley & Sons. Click here