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These are your Top 5 Leadership Characteristics as determined by your Network:
Focusing on the Bottom LineYou are achievement oriented. You are eager to take action and see results. Even when youencounter obstacles, your energy and perseverance keep you going. You are motivated andoptimistic. At your best, you ensure that your actions are focused rather than lettingmomentum take over. You attribute much of your strong performance to your sense ofurgency, drive, and resilience.
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.
Managing Diverse RelationshipsYou seek out people with different points of view and different backgrounds. Even though youacknowledge that it takes a little more time and more deliberate communication, you see thevalue that a diversity of perspectives and experiences contributes. You are open andcollaborative. You share and communicate well. You seek to understand, accommodate, andleverage differences.
Understanding the BusinessYou have earned a seat at the table. You have regular interaction with senior executives, andthey see you as a credible partner. You speak the language of business. With your high levelof acumen, you are able to analyze and speak intelligently about customers, competitors, andbusiness strategy. You have a clear point of view. The payoff is that many leaders seek you
Korn/Ferry’s ProSpective Assessment is an online assessment tool created by Korn/Ferry International to assist LinkedIn users with their career
development. Leadership characteristics are based on research by Lominger International, a Korn/Ferry company.
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out to ask your opinion about the potential impact of business decisions.
Getting OrganizedYou are steady and calm in situations that others find overwhelming. When you are faced withever-increasing demands, when you are under pressure to keep up the pace, you approachyour work with focused attention and careful planning. You manage your time well. You havethe ability to call upon the appropriate resources at a moment’s notice in order to advance theproject or deliverable. You are constantly monitoring, thinking ahead, and making timelyadjustments in order to avoid obstacles and keep things moving on track.
Korn/Ferry’s ProSpective Assessment is an online assessment tool created by Korn/Ferry International to assist LinkedIn users with their career
development. Leadership characteristics are based on research by Lominger International, a Korn/Ferry company.
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Blind SpotsBlind spots are characteristics that you overestimate. You are likely to see yourself as stronger in these skills thanothers see you. Here are your potential blind spots and some ideas for next steps:
Creating the New and DifferentMoving into more demanding roles often requires a shift in the way you approach work.Efficiency, perfectionism, and focus can begin to work against you, particularly in roles thatrequire creative thinking in ambiguous situations, or that call for strategic and innovativemethods of bringing ideas to market.
Slow down – Seeing patterns and trends in diverse data takes time. Brainstorming,exploration, and collaboration will help bring a complex picture into focus.
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Integrate – Data from unusual sources can spark new ideas and perspectives. This mightinclude tapping people from outside your team or function, or identifying analogies that tieyour efforts to other models or new ways of understanding the problem.
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Take the long view – Sometimes a short-term loss hides a long-term gain. Stepping out ofthe weeds, looking at the big picture, and taking calculated risks in the service of a long-term vision are important components of innovation.
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Getting Work Done Through OthersOne of the most difficult transitions people face as they move up the ladder is transformingtheir approach to managing others. Direct step-by-step instruction and discipline gives way torelationship building, empowerment, advocacy, and coaching.
Empower – Taking a command-and-control approach to leadership has its advantages,but it also involves a lot of extra stress and expended energy. Delegating work is one of thebest ways to develop and empower others. Add some coaching and support to the mix,
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and you have a recipe for bringing out the best in people.Eliminate barriers – Part of your job as a leader is to make sure your team has what itneeds (resources, time, support, information) to get their jobs done efficiently. Listen tofeedback from your team about where the system bogs down and use your influence andadvocacy to clear their path.
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Spend your time wisely – It is tempting to continue to do the work that you love—the workthat got you promoted. But once you manage other people, your job responsibilities shift.Spend less time on tasks you have mastered and more time on tasks that only you can do.
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Balancing Work/LifeDoes your boss care if you have a life outside the office? Probably not. But most bosses knowthat a happy employee is an employee who spends time with friends, writes an occasionallimerick, and reads stories to his or her kids.
Just say no – You are the only one on earth who can push back on work when its time toeat a healthy lunch, exercise, attend your child’s recital, or have a relaxed dinner with yourpartner. In the long run, forgoing these things will likely decrease, not increase, your overallproductivity.
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Reset your standards – If you’re striving for perfection at work and at home, you’re in fora tough ride. Take a cue from the world’s most productive, successful people and giveyourself room to be pretty darn good most of the time. This means you’ll get almosteverything done by the end of the day and still have time for a quick round of Ping-Pong®.
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Team up – Try teaming up with coworkers to create a backup system. Everyone needs totake a day off, sometimes unexpectedly. Serving as backup for one another can take thepressure off when you really need a break.
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Hidden StrengthsHidden strengths are characteristics that you underestimate. You are likely to see yourself as weaker in theseskills than others see you. Here are your potential hidden strengths:
This assessment did not generate any hidden strengths for you.
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Problem AreasPotential problem areas can be hard to talk about. However, we want to arm you with as much information aspossible about the roots of success as well as known causes of derailment. Through studying the careertrajectories of thousands of individual contributors, managers, and executives, we’ve identified the five mostcommon barriers to career success. If you suspect one or more of these areas is a problem for you, the sectionbelow will provide initial steps toward improvement.
This assessment did not generate any problem areas for you.
Korn/Ferry’s ProSpective Assessment is an online assessment tool created by Korn/Ferry International to assist LinkedIn users with their career
development. Leadership characteristics are based on research by Lominger International, a Korn/Ferry company.
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Korn/Ferry InsightsHere’s how you compare to others:
Focusing on the Bottom LineFocusing on the Bottom Line is critically important. It is highly correlated with performance andpromotion at the individual contributor and manager levels. Most people tend to be good atthis, partially because organizations clearly communicate their desire for people who getresults, and it’s easy to identify and measure this skill in others. Focusing on the Bottom Lineis a non-negotiable for anyone who wants to succeed at work.
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.
Managing Diverse RelationshipsManaging Diverse Relationships is significantly related to getting promoted at the managerand executive levels. The skill level for most people is high, and it is moderately difficult todevelop. Relating well and collaborating with people who have different points of view anddifferent backgrounds and experiences can enhance and sharpen your contribution at work.
Understanding the BusinessUnderstanding the Business is moderately important at all levels of leadership and is linked tosuccess early in your career. The skill level for most people in Understanding the Business is
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very high, so you will need to combine it with other skills to pull ahead of the pack. One of thereasons most people have this skill is that it’s easier to learn, compared to other skills. Yourknowledge of how businesses operate and your expertise in your functional area are likely tobe considered price-of-admission 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 for those who need to improve, it is easier todevelop than most leadership skills. Planning, marshalling resources, and multi-tasking arekey, especially for leaders who are charged with efficient execution.
Creating the New and DifferentCreating the New and Different is an incredibly important but also rare skill. It is correlated withstrong performance at the manager and executive levels. Most people’s skill level in Creatingthe New and Different is low, and it is harder to develop than most leadership skills. For thesereasons, it is a good idea to focus on developing this skill as early as possible in your career.Creating the New and Different is one of the most common blind spots among individualcontributors and managers. Building, creating, and innovating in the face of ambiguity requiresa tremendous amount of trial and error. Your ability to learn from your experiences will helpyou hone this skill.
Getting Work Done Through OthersGetting Work Done Through Others is important, particularly at the manager and executivelevels. However, it is an extremely rare skill. For most leaders, this is their lowest-rankedleadership skill, and it is one of the most common blind spots at the executive level. GettingWork Done Through Others is easier to develop, in part, because organizations provide
Korn/Ferry’s ProSpective Assessment is an online assessment tool created by Korn/Ferry International to assist LinkedIn users with their career
development. Leadership characteristics are based on research by Lominger International, a Korn/Ferry company.
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Nuno Tasso de Figueiredo's Network ResultsGetting Work Done Through Others: Network Korn/Ferry Insights (Cont'd)
courses, coaching, and other resources to help leaders improve. It is difficult to give up doingthe work yourself, but your ability to direct, coach, delegate, and develop can mean thedifference between lackluster and stellar results.
Balancing Work/LifeBalancing Work/Life ranks among the lowest skills for leaders at all levels, and it is harder todevelop than most leadership skills. Ultimately, the way you balance between work and life isa personal choice. The ability to consciously make trade-offs and get what you want out ofyour career and personal life will help you balance career achievement with other things youvalue.
