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Become A FUEL SOURCE with these top 11 actions and characteristics of extraordinary leaders
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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
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“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
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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
A FUEL SOURCE
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
John C. Maxwell
Leadership
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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
A FUEL SOURCE
“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
A FUEL SOURCE
“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
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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
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show backbone
confront what’s not right
speak truth to power
take calculated risks
overcome fears and anxieties
push the envelope
Courage
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“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
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