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Early Life & EducationEarly Life & Education
1950 Born to Immigrant Family1968 Graduates From Franklin High
School1972 Graduates From Yale University
Affirmative Action Admittance - Product of West Coast, Minority, Public School
1975 Graduates From Boston University Law School
Career in Public ServiceCareer in Public Service1975 Deputy prosecutor for King County1982 Elected to Washington State House
of Representatives and a member of the House Judiciary and Appropriations Committee
1987 Chairman of the House Judiciary and Appropriations Committee
1993 King County Chief Executive1996 Governor
FamilyFamily
Parents-Julie & Jimmy Locke (live in Seattle)
Married Mona Lee Locke October 1994Daughter Nicole Born March of 1997Son Dylan Born March of 1999
Definition of LeadershipDefinition of LeadershipMotivateEmpowerDelegateFlexibleQuick decision making skillsCalming & reassuring
Leadership Role ModelsLeadership Role Models
President John F. Kennedy
President William J. Clinton
Issued challenges that resonated with Locke
Possessed humor and had an ability to connect with people
Do not need charisma to be a good leader but it helps
Sense of loyalty
Eloquence
Calming effect
Gives hope in troubling times
Lifts spirits
Personal Leadership StylePersonal Leadership Style Set clear objectives & goalsDelegate Set the bar highSupport people and hold them
accountableCheck-in frequentlySend a consistent message
Process for Effective Check-InsProcess for Effective Check-Ins Team to be comprised of individuals with
diverse backgrounds and opinionsEveryone must prepare in advanceSeek debate and input from ALLMove as a group once a decision is made
MotivationMotivation Set the bar high Develop credibility Develop people’s interest and desire for change Empower and develop ownership in others Support people if they do their best Do not discipline people for failing to meet the
objective Create competition across similar organizations Streamline process and procedures for
simplicity
Impact of Leadership on the Impact of Leadership on the OrganizationOrganization
Create a structure which effectively moves the message and vision throughout the organization
Hire talented, motivated people Consistent message and structure for ensuring
quality Simplify processes and procedures Challenge everyone Protect voices from below Recognize & reward success publicly
Ethics Within Gov. Locke’s Ethics Within Gov. Locke’s OrganizationOrganization
Proud to be scandal-freeSelect best person for each position Create separation of duties to avoid conflict
of interest Uses intuitive ethical decision making
process Compliance Strategy: Laws, legal counsel Integrity Strategy: What would people say?
Ethics in the Business Ethics in the Business CommunityCommunity
What will businesses do in the name of competition?
Beware of overemphasizing short term shareholder value
Must think about all stakeholders – not just shareholders
How do companies that “do the right thing” compete with those that do not?
DiversityDiversityBelieves in affirmative actionDoes not believe in quotasTake a hard look at people you might not
otherwise have considered Do not pigeon hole applicants based on prior
work experience – Take a riskEncourage turnoverSearch out quality individualsBlend private sector into government
positions