BecomeA FUEL SOURCEDo What Extraordinary Leaders Do…

A FUEL SOURCE

“I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.”

Thomas Carlyle

Ambition

have ambitious ideas

aspire to be something great

drive forward

focus on what really matters

be a little impatient with detours

show a competitive spirit

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Ambition

A FUEL SOURCE

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.”

Lewis Carroll

Alice in Wonderland

Future-focus

take actions that accelerate the future

appreciate current realities

show connect-the-dots thinking

have a vision

plan strategies

imagine possibilities

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Future-focus

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“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves”

Helen Keller

Unselfishness

A FUEL SOURCE

care about others

be a servant leader

put people/goals 1st, self second

mentor, coach and help others succeed

take one for the team

know service is good for the soul

Unselfishness

A FUEL SOURCE

“When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it's like giving them emotional oxygen.”

Stephen Covey

Emotional IQ

A FUEL SOURCE

understand your emotions

understand others’ emotions

leverage emotional energy

neutralize negative emotions

navigate irrationality in self

navigate irrationality in others

Emotional IQ

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“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

John C. Maxwell

Leadership

A FUEL SOURCE

actually step out in front

make the tough decisions

solve the real problems

accelerate teams toward the mission

inspire followers

know the way, go the way, show the way

Leadership

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“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”

Albert Einstein

Smarts

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display an attitude of wisdom

make great decisions

don’t act stupid

show smarts about people

think quickly, but stay in sync

show confidence, yet openness

Smarts

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“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”

William Arthur Ward

Optimism

A FUEL SOURCE

lean away from pessimism

believe in a better future

balance reality with positivity

think “glass will soon be full”

show initiative to fill the half-full glass

have 1+ ratio, upside over downside

Optimism

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“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.”

Dale Carnegie

Understanding

A FUEL SOURCE

have a forgiving attitude

appreciate that we’re flawed

value failure as part of learning

don’t confuse accountability/understanding

appreciate all aspects of diversity

help those who have fallen get back up

Understanding

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“Life's too short to hang out with people who aren't resourceful.”

Jeff Bezos

Resourcefulness

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demonstrate creativity

show ingenuity

think with abundance

believe there’s a way

figure it out with “not enough” resources

solve the problem

Resourcefulness

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“The nail that stands the tallest, invites a beating down.”

Chinese Idiom

Courage

A FUEL SOURCE

show backbone

confront what’s not right

speak truth to power

take calculated risks

overcome fears and anxieties

push the envelope

Courage

A FUEL SOURCE

“The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment.”

Tony Robbins

Energizing Impact

A FUEL SOURCE

bring out the best in people

show you care

speak about the opportunities

shut up about the past

talk about strengths and passions

leverage what’s good in others

Energizing Impact

Curt Buermeyer, PhD703.889.5038

curt@leadpeople.com

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