lead from the centre

become a shaper of circumstances:

• create a vision for everything
• make the visions dynamic, loud and clear
• imagine the role and try and put it on
• act as-if the vision has come about
• don’t speak as a victim of circumstances
• identify real objectives behind goals
• look for positives and best alternative outcomes
• go with the flow
• regularly update your vision

show presence:

• feel confident that you look good
• stand back from the need to be liked/appreciated/accepted
• consider posture, voice and body language - appropriate to your aspirations
• be decisive - even if your decision is to delay making a decision
• give credit liberally
• look for a principled position rather than me-centred.
• speak clearly - use words carefully and then stop.
• slow down, don’t panic, don’t run !
• give people focused attention
• build a dream team

live integrity:

• speak well of others
• be a servant to your team
• treat company assets with the same care as your own
• give away your vision to others
• develop an abundance mentality
• stick to principles, especially when under pressure
• mean what you say
• demand and model excellence
• celebrate, celebrate

speak with inspiration:

• earn the right to be heard
• create an emotional connection with your audience
• plan and model the desired outcome
• presentation slides – simple illustration only
• stand up – speak up – shut up
• always seek interaction
• never apologise in a talk (almost)