10 Things that Require Zero Talent
May 4, 2016 • Leadership, Values
Leadership lessons are everywhere.
Recently, a graphic has been floating around social media titled, “10 Things That Require Zero Talent.” They are simple leadership characteristics that you do not have to have an innate talent for, but can work at to build your leadership capabilities and get results. These ten words really resonated with me, and I immediately began connecting them to Our Values. Below are just a few of those connections to the definitions and behaviors associated with Our Values:
1. Being on Time
Respect: Build trust by honoring our word through action
2. Work Ethic
Integrity: Conduct ourselves with honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability
3. Effort
Serve Other First: Be good stewards of people and resources
4. Body Language
Respect: Treat everyone with dignity and compassion
5. Energy
Be Visionary: Proactively implement new ideas
6. Attitude
Collaboration: Seek opportunities to engage others and break through barriers
7. Passion
Be Visionary: Respectfully challenge the way things have always been done.
8. Being Coachable
Collaboration: Give, ask for, and value feedback
9. Doing Extra
Respect: Do what is right, not just what is easy- even if no one is looking
10.Being Prepared
Serve Others First: Consider the impact of your decisions
After reflecting on these attributes, I recognize that I have work to do. However, the thing that struck me is the possibilities if I make a conscious effort to focus on putting these ten simple words into practice. If we each built capabilities around these traits, what are the possibilities for our values-based culture?
-Jessie Johnson
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