21 Quick Leadership Reminders
- Be responsible. If you say you are going to take care of it, then take care of it.
- Be professional. Arrive on time. Actually be early. And be organized.
- Be the best. Get better every day at what you do.
- Be humble. Talk less. Listen more. Make others the hero of the story.
- Be proactive. Not reactive. Respond and initiate before being told to or asked to by your boss or peers.
- Be focused. When it's time to make it happen, discipline yourself to take it across the finish line.
- Be authentic. Lead from the real you.
- Be trustworthy. Your word is your bond. And your reputation. Honesty always trumps.
- Be optimistic. See the best in people and opportunities.
- Be curious. Learn constantly. Read everything you can. Ask questions. Add to your information quotient daily.
- Be passionate. Love what you do. Do what you love.
- Be hopeful. Create a vision that tomorrow can (and will) be better than today.
- Be courageous. Step out and take a risk right now.
- Be a hustler. Work hard and make things happen. Get it done.
- Be vulnerable. Lead with transparency and a willingness to allow others to get close to you.
- Be self-aware. Know yourself and commit to constant self-discovery.
- Be generous. Give more than expected, including time, talent, treasure and encouragement.
- Be faithful. Push to be steadfast and willing to stick with it.
- Be innovative. Have a posture of constant curiosity and creativity.
- Be collaborative. Partner with others well.
- Be convicted. Integrity is essential. Build your character constantly.