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