Inner work and Vulnerability

Can reflect and identify needed personal leadership improvement

Challenges self to be a learner

Asks for, accepts, and takes action on feedback

Acknowledges own blind spots, and admits mistakes to others

Sets goals for continous leader development

 

Trust and Safety

Fosters an environment of belonging and psychological safety

Connects and build relationships

Ensures commitment from team and leverages the collective genius

Balances when to be in power and when to empower

Creates conditions and environment where team can take positive risks

 

Listen and Provide Clarity

Gathers and synthesizes information to make informed decisions

Aligns organizations values, skills, and outcomes

Listens and asks questions to understand before speaking, deciding, or telling

Clearly and transparently communicates and messages with outside stakeholders

Develops feedback loops to ensure role clarity, process alignment, and desired outcomes

 

Growth through Conflict

Professionally develops and coaches others 

Accepts conflict and adversity as opportunities to learn and grow

Takes positive risks and courageously tackles new challenges

Is curious, listens and asks questions

Gives productive and candid feedback 

 

Gratitude and Empathy

Empathizes with other's needs

Regularly recognizes others for their efforts and work

Treats each person as a unique individual 

Acknowledges the complex nature of human functioning

 

Vision, Belief, and Purpose

Holds and measures high expectations for people and the organization 

Shapes the values and culture of the organization

Sets a clear and compelling vision

Believes in the mission and purpose of the organization and tells the story