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  C                        1

Honor and respect the organization’s culture;

know what makes people proud.

Blind spot indicators:

"Where I used to work, WE did it this way, but here, YOU do it that way."

"All we need to do is change the culture."

  Wdyt                  3

Avoid coming in with the answer by asking others “what do you think?”

Blind spot indicators:

"I have to appear decisive."

"I'm expected to have all the answers."

  Fb                      5

Maximize the value you add by focusing on fewer, bigger ideas and projects.  Delegate!

Blind spot indicators:

"I need to show that I can handle simultaneous challenges."

"We're focused on 12 key initiatives this quarter."

  Upod                 9

Under-promise and over-deliver to maintain credibility and trust; but don’t sand bag

Blind spot indicators:

"I'm afraid to tell them what them what they 'need' to hear."

"'We'll get the funding by committing to this unrealistic timeline."

Periodic Table of
Leading With Courage®
  Rn                     2

Build relationships and

network;  be approachable

and visible

Blind spot indicators:

"I need to look and be self-sufficient."

"I don't like starting conversations with strangers."

Rollover each "element" to reveal some indicators of potential blind spots

  Hpt                    4

Build a high-performing

team by not sticking with under-performers too long

Blind spot indicators:

"We can't get rid of him because he brought in a big client six years ago."

"But she's been here from the start and she's my good friend."

One of the Nine Behaviors

of Leading With Courage®

Foundation

Element

  In                       6

Be open to innovations and new ways of doing things to stay relevant and competitive

Blind spot indicators:

"We've always done it this way."

"I prefer to play it safe."

"Let's be fast followers."

  Sa                     10

Be self-aware of  your strengths and blind spots; seek feedback -- regularly;  be emotionally intelligent

Blind spot indicators:

"I'm the CEO so I don't need any more training."

"I don't want to know that much about myself."

 Ta                       7

Foster trust and alignment;  alignment and agreement are not the same thing

Blind spot indicators:

"We don't need to tell them about it because they'll never find out."

"I prefer to only share 'good' news."

  Hc                     11

Be humble and confident, avoid arrogance  leadership Is about what you do, not where you’re seated

Blind spot indicators:

"There's a new sheriff in town."

"Do you know who I am?"

"That policy applies to everyone but me."

 Ws                      8

Develop and implement

a winning strategy;  influence others to work towards your vision

Blind spot indicators:

"This is working well for our #1 competitor."

"Our tactics aren't working;  we need to change our strategy."

  Mc                    12

Meet your commitments

to the best of your ability without reminders from others

Blind spot indicators:

"A better offer came along -- an hour ago."

"It's okay that I'm late; I'm the CEO."

"It's your fault for not reminding me to do it."

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