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These are your Top 5 Leadership Characteristics:
Making Complex DecisionsWhen you mull over a problem, you can fill pages with plus and minus columns, mind mapsketches, lists of options, and various other notations. You gather enough data, but you don’tget too bogged down in it. You find the essence of a problem. You take into account all of themoving parts. When you look for patterns, you assess whether it’s something you’ve seen inyour past experience. But you don’t get caught up with surface similarities. Subtle differenceswill lead you to take a new course of action—one that you haven’t tried in the past. Once youland on a decision, you are aware of the risk but confident that your approach has the bestchance for success.
Dealing with TroubleYou are willing to stick your neck out. You have the courage to challenge the status quo andbring up ideas that may make others uncomfortable. People count on you to stand up, speakyour mind respectfully, and not let others off the hook. It’s something they admire about youbecause they know it’s not easy to do. With you, people know where they stand. You do nothesitate to confront problem performers, deal with conflict, or deliver negative feedback. Yourapproach is productive, not threatening. And you are able to keep your own personal feelingsin check. Challenge, conflict, and hardship do not deter you from leading. In fact, you areenergized by tough challenges.
Inspiring OthersYou have a compelling vision, and you are able to paint a picture of the future that ignitesenthusiasm. You are able to translate your vision in a way that others begin to share thevision. You help individuals see how they fit into the bigger picture, and this leads to betterengagement and stronger performance. You infuse others with a sense of optimism and
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possibility. You build effective teams and rally team members around a common purpose andget everyone working toward a common set of goals.
Managing Work ProcessesYou understand and manage processes well. You know that the best processes are dynamicand require constant evaluation and tweaking. You see how all the pieces fit together and howone affects the other. You build in feedback loops and monitor key metrics. Optimizing forefficiency is something you focus on—you are always looking for continuous improvement.
Caring About OthersPeople matter to you. You take a personal interest in their well-being. You care about others,and you’re willing to help them when they are in trouble. You may be focused on gettingresults, but you make time for people. You take time to check in and see how they are doing.You are not afraid to show kindness and compassion. You recognize that you can be both astrong, respected leader and a caring, compassionate person. It is not a paradox for you. Youbalance caring and confidence as complementary leadership qualities.
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Potential Blind SpotsBlind spots are characteristics that you overestimate. You are likely to see yourself as stronger in these skills thanothers see you. A self assessment can give you insight on potential areas for self improvement, however, askingothers for their input by doing a network assessment will give you far greater insight on your blind spots. Here areyour potential blind spots and some ideas for next steps:
Getting OrganizedFeeling overwhelmed by a large number of tasks can have the paradoxical effect of making itharder to get any one thing done. Being a skilled juggler requires careful planning,sequencing, and focused attention on the right things.
Strategize – Set a long-term goal and work backwards from there. Break the goal intosmaller pieces and schedule deadlines for each step along the way. This will keep youfocused when other pressures vie for your attention.
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Find resources – Get more done with less by calling upon all available resources. Youmight offer a piece of the project to someone as a development assignment or reallocatebudget dollars to pay for an additional set of hands. Search for creative ways to increaseyour efficiency.
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Manage your time – There are many resources available to help you become a bettertime manager. These include online courses, software, and professional organizingconsultants. In the absence of these external learning tools, scheduling time for criticalprojects and holding yourself to those daily commitments is an excellent first step.
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Relating SkillsRelating Skills means more than just getting along with others. It also speaks to your ability tomake the most of your interactions with people in any context. Building and maintaining strongconnections with others is the name of the game.
Everything is a network – Don’t make the mistake of thinking the conference is fornetworking but the dog park isn’t. People who have large personal and professionalnetworks connect to people wherever they go. You don’t have to be in “sell” mode; rather,set your dial to “curious” and find out about the people around you.
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Invest – Just like plants need water and light, relationships need time and attention. But alittle bit goes a long way—put some effort into remembering others’ names, follow up with anote after meeting someone for the first time, and reach out to those you haven’t seen in awhile.
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Pleasantry – Keeping yourself well dressed and well groomed, giving your full attention tosomeone when they’re speaking, using appropriate humor, sharing a kind word orcompliment, breaking the ice, spending time finding common ground with someone youjust met—these are all ways of communicating that you care. Be pleasant, warm, andfriendly—these are at the heart of all healthy connections.
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Potential Hidden StrengthsHidden strengths are characteristics that you underestimate. You are likely to see yourself as weaker in theseskills than others see you. A self assessment can give you insight on potential areas for self improvement,however, asking others for their input by doing a network assessment will give you far greater insight on yourhidden strengths. Here are your potential hidden strengths:
Keeping on PointYou have discipline. Despite all of the tasks and challenges vying for your attention, you sortthrough competing priorities and stay focused. You have your favorite tricks for doingthis—setting aside blocks of time, finding ways to minimize interruptions, making decisionsquickly. You know that it’s not enough to be busy. Your concentrated focus producesmeaningful accomplishments.
Acting with Honor and CharacterYou know what you stand for. Your actions are rooted in a stable set of values. You can becounted on to act consistently and stay true to your word. Others trust you because yourbeliefs and actions match. People see you walking your talk. They sense your authenticity andyour character.
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Problem AreasProblem areas can be hard to talk about. However, we want to arm you with as much information as possibleabout the roots of success as well as known causes of derailment. Through studying the career trajectories ofthousands of individual contributors, managers, and executives, we’ve identified the five most common barriersto career success. If you suspect one or more of these areas is a problem for you, the section below will provideinitial steps toward improvement.
This assessment did not generate any problem areas for you.
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Korn/Ferry InsightsHere’s how you compare to others:
Making Complex DecisionsMaking Complex Decisions is highly correlated with strong performance across all leadershiplevels and is associated with further promotion at the manager level. It is moderately difficult todevelop. The skill level for most people in Making Complex Decisions is high. Having the skillto solve tough problems and deftly handle new situations will be mission critical at all stages ofyour career.
Dealing with TroubleDealing with Trouble is highly correlated with strong performance at the manager level.Dealing with Trouble is a rare skill among individual contributors but is more common at themanager and executive levels. It takes courage to handle conflict, deliver tough feedback, andstick your neck out for an unpopular idea. These are the things that make Dealing with Troubleharder to develop. It is a good idea to begin to develop this skill as early as possible in yourcareer so that by the time you lead and manage others, you are prepared to handle tough,controversial situations.
Inspiring OthersInspiring Others is very important at the manager and executive levels. It is highly correlatedwith strong performance at the executive level. However, very few people are skilled in thisarea. One of the reasons few people have this skill is that it’s difficult to learn. Rallying peoplearound a common vision and motivating them to embrace change and give their best willdifferentiate you and your organization. Begin honing your ability to inspire others at themanager level because it can be a critical asset for you as you move up the leadership ladder.
Managing Work ProcessesManaging Work Processes is highly correlated with strong performance at the manager level.Managers are often responsible for seeing the big picture and understanding how the piecesinterrelate. Most people are low in this skill, and it is moderately difficult to develop. The abilityto see a process as a dynamic system and to understand how tweaks create ripple effects is avital contribution to a business and will differentiate you from other leaders.
Caring About OthersMost people are moderately skilled in Caring About Others, and it is moderately difficult todevelop. Leaders who are skilled in Caring About Others also tend to be skilled in ManagingDiverse Relationships and Being Open and Receptive. Taking an interest in others andshowing kindness and concern demonstrate how much you value others and can impact yourability to lead and influence others.
Keeping on PointKeeping on Point is very important across all leadership levels, particularly at the managerlevel where it is highly correlated with strong performance. However, the skill level for mostpeople in Keeping on Point is moderate when compared to other leadership skills. Fortunately,it is easier to develop than most leadership skills. The ability to set priorities and stay focusedis not common—it will differentiate you from your peers.
Acting with Honor and CharacterActing with Honor and Character is ranked highest in importance compared to all otherleadership skills. It is the foundation upon which all other leadership skills are built. Mostpeople are highly skilled in Acting with Honor and Character. It is moderately difficult todevelop. Being trustworthy, consistent, and ethical are viewed by most employers as price-of-admission leadership qualities.
Getting OrganizedGetting Organized is important at all leadership levels, particularly at the individual contributorand manager levels where it is highly correlated with strong performance. Most people aremoderately skilled at Getting Organized, and the good news is, it is easier to develop thanmost leadership skills. Planning, marshalling resources, and multi-tasking are key, especiallyfor leaders who are charged with efficient execution.
Relating SkillsRelating Skills are particularly important at the individual contributor level. Most people’s skill inthis area is high, and it is moderately difficult to develop. Leaders who are skilled in this areaare also likely to be skilled in Managing Diverse Relationships and Being Open and Receptive.While the presence of these interpersonal skills may not be enough to get you promoted, theabsence of these skills can stymie your progression up the leadership ladder.
