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Key Characteristics of Excellent Leaders
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Excellence by Design UD Leadership Conference
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What does this mean to me?
How can I use this idea?
What can I do right away?
I am NOT a guru…
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Top high-potential employees…Microsoft, Abbott, IBM, GE, Google, Qualcomm
1. Credible
2. Respectful
3. Approachable
4. Highly Professional
5. Team Player
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1. CredibilityComplete honesty and
transparency
Impeccable integrity
Knows how to do their job well
A compelling vision for the future
Passion and excitement
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Power is NOT Leadership
• Do it because I said so…
• Coercive• Telling• Demanding• Belittling• Hoarding
• Do it because it is the right thing to do…
• Collaborative• Asking / Listening • Motivating• Empowering• Sharing
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2. RespectfulOpen to the ideas of others
Treats people with dignity
Treats people fairly
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3. ApproachableGenuine
Appreciative
IQ + EQ
Great communicator
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SMART Communications
DialogueAvoid Attack
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Competence
RespectDistrust
Affection TRUST
HIGH
LOW
LOW HIGH
Concern
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The mantra of excellent leaders:
I am good at what I do…
and I do it because I care about you!
(High IQ + High EQ)
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4. Highly ProfessionalImpressive Talent
100% Ethical
Highly Self-aware
Always Learning & Improving
Insightful and Innovative
Pro-active
Results Driven
Fully Accountable
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5. Great Team Player
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What does it take to be a valued member of a team?
Develop and display competence.
Follow through on commitments.
Deliver required results.
Ensure your actions are consistent with your word.
Stand behind the team and its people.
Be enjoyable to work with.
Be passionate about your work and those you serve.
Communicate and keep everyone informed.
Help the other members of the team.
Help members of other teams.
Share ideas, information and credit.
Hold yourself 100% accountable.
Team Leaders are:Rigorous… but not ruthless
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Why you need to be an expert at collaboration and teamwork:
• You cannot succeed alone.
• You need a team of the brightest people you can possibly find to help you.
• You need to help the team work extremely well together.
• You need the team to support you with enthusiasm, respect and trust.
• But don’t take my word for it…
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Anne MulcahyCEO of Xerox and the third most
powerful woman in the world!
1. Build a network of great relationships with people who want to see you succeed.
2. You don’t have all of the answers, so ask for help and advice from the smartest people you can find.
3. Learn to be a learner.
4. Listen intently to your employees and to your customers.
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Study of most important leadership skills7,000+ managers from 1,600 large organizations
• Must have superb communication skills.
• Lead by example to demonstrate character and competence.
• Establish and maintain clear and meaningful vision.
• Provide motivation to create ownership and accountability for results.
• Clarify performance expectations.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Develop clear performance goals and metrics.
• Consistently deliver superior work & results.From: Getting Results by Longenecker and Simoneti
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A Culture of Leadership
1. Character
2. Courage
3. Communication
4. Collaboration
5. Compassion
6. Contribution
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Workshop
Read…individual workshop on page 17
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