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1. Holder of Vision and Values™
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HOLDER
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VISION
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VALUES
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This Best Practice is about direction and commitment. The term "holder" indicates that the leader lives the vision and values while measuring every action against both. The leader then provides consistent focus and direction. The critical success skills include: integration of vision/values into all responsibilities, having a well-defined strategic plan, team translation of vision and values, establishing milestones and benchmarks, modeling the practice, developing the potential of others to pull out the best in them, and effectively communicating and sustaining organizational vision/values.
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One who "keeps" in hand those things that are important, by embracing and encouraging their remembrance.
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A clear view and understanding of realizable goals, plans and intentions.
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Those things considered right, worthwhile and desirable—the basis of guiding principles and standards.
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2. Creator of Collaboration and Innovation™
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CREATOR
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COLLABORATION
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INNOVATION
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This Best Practice is about creating a positive environment for working relationships. The term "creator" indicates the leader's ability to create a learning trusting environment where collaboration and innovation can occur. The critical success skills include abilities to: unleash innovation, listen masterfully, learn from others, be aware of the bigger picture, discern when change needs to occur, and being a masterful facilitator.
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One who causes something to "come into being" through original or inventive means.
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The process of working together to achieve common goals instead of personal agenda.
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The introduction of something new and different to the process of achieving goals
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3. Influencer of Inspiration and Leadership™
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INFLUENCER
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INSPIRATION
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LEADERSHIP
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This Best Practice is about making connections with individualsÑthe heart of relationships as well as leadership. The term "influencer" indicates the leader's ability to influence and inspire for positive relationships. The critical success skills include abilities to: influence positively, demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence, bring out the best in people by developing them fully, focus on others rather than self, make tough decisions with minimal people impact, and be humble while holding resolve to accomplish stated goals.
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One who brings about a desired effect in others, by direct or indirect means. |
The process of animating, motivating or encouraging others to reach new levels of achievement.
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The process of guiding and directing others to shared success.
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4. Advocator of Differences and Community™
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ADVOCATOR
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DIFFERENCES
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COMMUNITY
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This Best Practice is about distinguishing individual strengths and inclusion of differing perspectives. The term "advocator" indicates the leader's ability to support and stand for strengths-based talent. The critical success skills include abilities to: be an advocator of individuals, be a connoisseur of talent, insist on teams with diverse perspectives and abilities, stand for cross-functional development and collaboration, recognize community impact, and promote an inclusive environment united toward a common focus.
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One who stands in support of a cause, a practice or a person on its or their behalf.
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Those qualities that distinguish people or things from other people or things.
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A group of people with shared interest working together to achieve shared success.
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5. Calibrator of Responsibility and Accountability™
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CALIBRATOR
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REPONSIBILITY
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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This Best Practice is about execution and performance measured against vision and values. The term "calibrator" indicates constant vigilance, with possible adjustments, of progress toward accomplishing responsibilities and accountabilities. The critical success skills include abilities to: execute successfully, maintain a "finger on the pulse" for status measurement, require peak performance, provide feedback and coaching, have clearly defined action plans, model a sense of urgency in getting things done and respond to change, be alert to trends, and gain commitment to follow-through.
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One who "sets the mark" for the quantitative measurement of success/acceptance.
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The ability to respond correctly to—and meet—stated expectations.
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The obligation to justify conduct, conditions or circumstances.
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