5 qualities of extraordinary leaders

5 Qualities of Extraordinary Leaders

When you’re operating as your highest and best self as a leader…

…what are you doing? …who are you being? …what is the impact?

5 Measures of a Great Leader

1) Relate to others in ways that bring out the best in people, groups, organizations

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Leaders that relate well…

•  Form warm and caring relationships •  Foster team play •  Are collaborative •  Develop others •  Have high interpersonal intelligence

“If your actions inspire others

to dream more, learn more, do more and become more,

you are a leader.”

- John Quincy Adams

2) Demonstrate self-awareness

Leaders who demonstrate self-awareness…

•  Know their strengths and limitations •  Actively pursue personal and professional growth •  Remain composed and centered in the midst of conflict and tension •  Keep a healthy balance between work and leisure, action and

reflection •  Pursue service over self interest

“When you can truly understand

how others experience your behavior, without defending or

judging, you then have the ability to produce a

breakthrough in your leadership and team.” ― Loretta Malandro

3) Are authentic and courageous

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Leaders that are authentic and courageous…

•  Adhere to the set of values and principles that s/he espouses

(“walks the talk”) •  Are willing to take a tough stand, bring up the “undiscussables”, and

openly deal with conflict •  Are comfortable in their “leadership skin”

“Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart, and feet

- thinking, saying, feeling, and doing the same thing -

consistently.

This builds trust, and followers love leaders they can trust.”

-Lance Secretan

4) Are focused on whole system improvement, productivity and community welfare

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Leaders that are focused on whole system improvement…

•  Think and act from a whole system perspective •  Achieve results in a way that maintains the overall long-term

effectiveness of the organization •  Balance the use of resources to sustain long-term high performance •  Link his/her legacy to service of community and global welfare

“To have a great purpose to work for, a purpose larger

than ourselves, is one of the secrets of making life

significant; for then the meaning and worth of the

individual overflow his personal borders, and survive his death.”

-Will Durrant

5) Are focused on results that matter

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Leaders that are focused on results that matter…

•  Are goal directed and have a track record of goal achievement and

high performance •  Think and plan rigorously and strategically to ensure that the

organization will thrive in the near and long-term •  Make timely decisions and are comfortable moving forward in

uncertainty •  Clearly communicate and model a commitment to purpose and

vision

“You can’t improve what you don’t measure and generally,

whatever you measure…improves.”

-HP Motto

5 Qualities of a Extraordinary Leaders

1.  Relate to others in ways that bring out the best in people, groups, organizations

2.  Demonstrate self-awareness 3.  Are authentic and courageous 4.  Are focused on whole system improvement, productivity and

community welfare 5.  Are focused on results that matter

Emily strategically advises and supports businesses, organizations and individuals in growing and realizing their full potential in purposeful and balanced ways. She offers: •  Executive coaching •  Team leadership development & coaching •  360-degree leadership assessments •  Business & organizational consulting •  Strategic planning facilitation •  Wellness retreats for women •  Life coaching •  Keynote speaking

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