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Leadership – Z is for Zappy
Moving at a fast pace with high energy, energetic, lively, animated, dedicated, impassioned. Leaders are often zealous and move quickly. It’s key to also demonstrate appropriate thought and consideration of risks while driving your ideas with energy and enthusiasm. Same principles apply at home. I recognize my brain is moving fast and absorbing a lot…
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Leadership – Y is for Yield
The ability to give way. A leader plans and coaches, defines strategy, and provides clarity and decisions based on known facts and past experience. It’s important to know when to yield and change direction based on new information. New input provides new perspective and opportunities. Same principles apply at home. Driving after a meeting yesterday,…
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Leadership – X is for Xenophilism
Having attraction and liking positive aspects of other’s cultures and customs. A leader can learn so much when surrounded by people who are not like them. I savour the moment when someone notices all my direct reports have different strengths and styles and backgrounds. The power of the collective is enhanced with the openness to…
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Leadership – W is for Writing
The act or practice of literary or musical composition. A leader can process and enhance thinking by writing things down. Writing things down helps to clarify, prioritize, and remember. An additional benefit comes when you allow the writing to guide the evolution of your thoughts and not constrain them. Doodling as you write can intensify…
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Leadership – V is for View
Regard in a particular light or with a particular attitude. A leader needs to think broadly and plan long term while also being aware of what’s happening on the ground. It can be difficult to solve technical issues without assessing them from both views – the broad impact and the detailed code. Easy to say,…
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Leadership – U is for Unwavering
Strong and firm and does not weaken. A leader needs to make decisions and stand behind them even in the face of adversity. Accept input, think it through, and then stay strong in your beliefs. Easy to say, requires strength to do every day. Same principles apply at home. I made a commitment that requires…
Kelley Irwin 