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The Leader of the Future

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Top High-Potential VPs from GE, Microsoft, Verizon, Qualcomm, State Farm, Abbott and Merrill Lynch…

1. Credible2. Respectful3. Approachable4. Team Player 5. Highly Professional

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CredibilityComplete honesty and transparency

Impeccable integrity

Knows how to do their job well

A compelling vision for the future

Passion and excitement

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RespectfulOpen to the ideas of others

Treats people with dignity

Treats people fairly

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Approachable

GenuineGenuine

IQ + EQIQ + EQ

Great listenerGreat listener

AppreciativeAppreciative

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Why you need to be an expert at collaboration and teamwork:

• You cannot succeed alone.• You need a team of the brightest people you

can possibly find to help you.• You need to help the team work extremely well

together.• You need the team to support you with

enthusiasm, respect and trust.• But don’t take my word for it…

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Anne MulcahyCEO of Xerox and the third most powerful woman in the world!

• Build a network of great relationships with people who want to see you succeed.

• You don’t have all of the answers, so ask for help and advice from the smartest people you can find.

• Learn to be a learner.• Listen intently to your employees and to

your customers.

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Honest, reliable, accountable.

Develops and displays competence.Proactive – strong sense of urgencyFollows through on commitments. Deliver required results.Creative / innovative

Ensures actions are consistent with words. Stands behind the team and its people.Is enjoyable to work with.Communicates and keep everyone informed.Help the other members of the team.

What it takes to be a valued member of a team:

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John Spence Team Model• D• M• C• C• M• D

irection – vivid, clear, inspiring --- shared

easurements – specific, observable, focused

ompetence – very good at what they do

ommunication – open, honest, courageous

utual Accountability – all team members

iscipline – do this every day

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The Culture of a High Performance Team The Culture of a High Performance Team

FunFunFairFair

FamilyFamilyFriendsFriends

FreedomFreedomPride Pride PraisePraise

MeaningMeaning

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Highly ProfessionalImpressive talent

Self-aware

Always learning & improving

Insightful and innovative

Pro-active

Results Driven

Accountable

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A major component of being a successful leader is building

trusting relationships, so here are my thoughts on trust…

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Competence

RespectDistrust

AffectionTRUST

HIGH

LOW

LOW HIGH

Concern

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The mantra of excellent leaders:

I am good at what I do…

and I do it because I care about you!

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In other words, what they really want from a leader is…

Honesty

Competence

Opportunity

Appreciation

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THANK YOU!If you would like copies of these slides they are already posted at: www.slideshare.net/johnspence

Also, I have some great articles on my blog at: www.johnspence.com