Monday, November 29, 2010
The V's of Leadership
Values-the basis of life, lives and breathes, makes all decisions with them as the sounding board
Vision-has it, helps others to see it
Verve- has zest for life
Vibrant-personality, projection, full of life
Vigor-energetic
Visible-out with the team, with clients, investors
Friday, November 26, 2010
The U's of Leadership
Understanding-thinks things through and asks questions when things are not clear, offers a shoulder
Umpteenth-has patience...goes over and over again ( I know, I made the word up!!, but it's true!)
Upstanding-emulates dignity, honor, respect
Uncluttered-has compartmentalized and prioritized
Ultimate-to the max, effort, play, work, everything
Unceasing-gives all, never ending
Undaunted-does not let things get in the way, unafraid
Unlimited-sees potential in others and the organization
Unity- is the center, hold it together - people, company, focus
Urgency-has this sense, innate understanding
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The T's of Leadership
Trustworthy-can keep confidences locked up, holds the keys
Touching- thoughtful
Track record-proven
Teamwork- insists on it, lives it, breathes it
Tact-diplomatic
Talk-can do it well, also listens
Target-has numbers to meet and executes to do so
Teach-works with others to help them learn
Tenacious-hangs on when needed, does not give up
Thank you-shows gratitude often
Think-uses their brain, engaged with their heart
Thoughtful-thinks of others, takes time to reflect, contemplate
Thrive-is happy and excited to work
Time-spends it as efficiently as possible, makes space in their day for others
Total-commitment level
Tough-gets through things, makes the hard decisions, has the difficult conversations
Treasure-is one
Transparent-same person in every role
Truth-lives and breathes it
Monday, November 22, 2010
The S's of Leadership
Smart- uses the resources available
Sincere-you can trust what they say
Servant-serves others through leadership
Sound-solid judgement
Social-takes part in activities in the organization and community to get to know others, build relationships, provide support
Selfless-puts others first
Say-has one, listens to others
Steps-measured goal setter
Storyteller-knows the culture and repeats the stories to ensure it endures, tells own story to help others grow, is an active participant in the story of others
Strive- looks for excellence, to grow, get better
Sacrifice-makes them, helps others understand them
Secure-confident
Seeds-sows and reaps, cultivates others
Self-esteem-not lacking and uplifting
Significant-makes a contribution
Skills-uses all they have
Spirit-giving, inspiring, good-natured, encourages the spirit of others
Stability-provides this to others and the organization
Stamina-goes the distance and them some
Straightforward-does not dance around the truth, honest
Stretch-works tom push beyond reach
Studious-always a student of business, community, family, life
Suggest-looks for ways to share ideas but is not overly attached to them
Succession plan-ready to help others grow, looking for their own replacement
Success-wants it for the organization, the stakeholders and finally, understands that it is measured in so many different ways
Support-provides it for others
Sure- confident
Friday, November 19, 2010
The R's of Leadership
Right-knows to do what's right and do it right too
Ready-always prepared
Roots-knows the history and culture of the organization and cherishes it
Run-moves quickly and still can slow down
Regular-consistent and also normal, like everyone else
Reach-stretches themselves beyond, the organization too
Respect-gives it, earns it
Reputation-understands the importance of a sterling one, strives to uphold it
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Q's of Leadership
You know, there are actually more Q works than N words!
Quick- moves with speed, decisions, actionsQuiet-makes time for peace, reflection
Question-asks them all the time, answers even more
Quality-provides top-notch products, responses
Qualified-has put in time to gain the necessary experience to be a good leader
Monday, November 15, 2010
The P's of Leadership
Practical -thinks in terms of what is required by all
Persistent-works through issues to resolution
Productive-gets things done
Pro-active-looks ahead to see obstacles and prepare in advance
Peak performance- in good shape, mentally ready to perform
Passionate-focused and fired up
Possible-thinks anything can be done
Perspective-keeps focused on reality
Peace-quiet time to reflect, also keeps calm in sticky situations
Perceptive-can read people, events
Play-takes time out for fun, also has fun at work
Positive-looks on the bright side...
Power-understands that leadership brings responsibility to get things done
Potential-has room to grow and realizes that others do to
Promote-looks for succession planning, ability to move others ahead
Promise- his word is his bond
Push- moves ahead, projects, people, agendas, organizations
Friday, November 12, 2010
The O's of Leadership
Optimistic-finds the positive side of situations
Opportunity-looks for a way through in every situation
Over and over --what gets repeated gets remembered, leader do over, go over whatever it takes to get the job done
Original-unique experiences, one of a kind
Open- listens to others, shares stories about themselves
Objectives-focused on results
Objective-can see many sides to an issue
Observe-pays attention, can sit in the background and watch, understand
Outgoing-ready to participate, build relationships
Own- takes it, wants it
Opportunity-looks for a way through in every situation
Over and over --what gets repeated gets remembered, leader do over, go over whatever it takes to get the job done
Original-unique experiences, one of a kind
Open- listens to others, shares stories about themselves
Objectives-focused on results
Objective-can see many sides to an issue
Observe-pays attention, can sit in the background and watch, understand
Outgoing-ready to participate, build relationships
Own- takes it, wants it
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The N's of Leadership
OK - this was another letter that took some thinking...you would think that for such a common letter, the words would flow. Got any to add???
Now- ready to get things done without waiting
Nurture- sees where care is needed for growth
Need-understands what the business and the team requires to excel
Next- always looking to the future
Notice- pays attention to the small things
Network - builds relationships, has access
Monday, November 8, 2010
The M's of Leadership
Mentor-develops others
Mindful-uses their knowledge about others
Magic- creates an amazing atmosphere
Master- takes ownership, is really good at many things, an expert in few
Most- wants the best
Me- takes themselves out of the equation and works for what is best for the team
Make- creates
Mastermind - looks for other minds to work with to move the organization forward
Maverick-steps outside the box...likes others to too
Measure-looking for results, wants to know the numbers
Motivating- an inspiration
Mindful-uses their knowledge about others
Magic- creates an amazing atmosphere
Master- takes ownership, is really good at many things, an expert in few
Most- wants the best
Me- takes themselves out of the equation and works for what is best for the team
Make- creates
Mastermind - looks for other minds to work with to move the organization forward
Maverick-steps outside the box...likes others to too
Measure-looking for results, wants to know the numbers
Motivating- an inspiration
Friday, November 5, 2010
The L's of Leadership
Listen - ears, eyes and heart open
Love- leads with passion and consideration of others
Learn- always ready to take in more
Lean- ready to prop you up, takes care of others
Lead- at the front
Load-carries the weight on their shoulders
Leaps of faith-finds people, products to take a chance on
Level-headed - keeps cool
Limitless- boundless energy, enthusiasm, appreciation of others, care, loyalty....
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The J's of Leadership
Gotta tell you that the J's were difficult....if you can add more I would really appreciate it!
Jubilant- happy, ready to celebrate success
Journey- knows that life's path can take you anywhereJustice-fair
Journal- takes time to note important information, goals, successes, reflection
Monday, November 1, 2010
The I's of Leadership
Intelligent -has a solid grasp, speaks well, writes well
Inner voice-has one and listens to it
Inviting-ready with an approachable demeanor
Innovative-experimental, looks for new or next steps
Inspire-helps others motivate themselves with words, actions and presence
Intertwined-like destiny, all parts of the leader's life is intertwined
Integrity-act with it always, the basis of their value structure
Ideas -always flowing, always listening to them, the master at putting the ideas that come together Imagine-likes to use their imagination and visualize, dream, describe, excite
Important-is needed but not irreplaceable, knows where they fit and why, knows others have meaning and contribution too
Improve-looks to continuously get better
Incredible-just marvelous, sometimes unbelievable
Industrious-works hard
Influence-by words and actions, can have people do the right things right Initiative-starts on their own Interested-engaged, wants to play a part, included
Intuition-follows their gut feelings
Invested-mind, soul, heart and sometimes wallet are part of the business
Inner voice-has one and listens to it
Inviting-ready with an approachable demeanor
Innovative-experimental, looks for new or next steps
Inspire-helps others motivate themselves with words, actions and presence
Intertwined-like destiny, all parts of the leader's life is intertwined
Integrity-act with it always, the basis of their value structure
Ideas -always flowing, always listening to them, the master at putting the ideas that come together Imagine-likes to use their imagination and visualize, dream, describe, excite
Important-is needed but not irreplaceable, knows where they fit and why, knows others have meaning and contribution too
Improve-looks to continuously get better
Incredible-just marvelous, sometimes unbelievable
Industrious-works hard
Influence-by words and actions, can have people do the right things right Initiative-starts on their own Interested-engaged, wants to play a part, included
Intuition-follows their gut feelings
Invested-mind, soul, heart and sometimes wallet are part of the business
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