If you choose to be good at your job (because it is your choice), you
■ Are successful in one of the big areas.
■ Think and operate at levels above those expected.
■ View the playing field of corporate interests at 100,000 feet.
■ Are a strong, inclusive team player.
■ Eliminate waste and add value.
■ Have a comfort zone interacting at all levels and with all types.
■ Are extraordinarily responsive.
■ Maintain a positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
■ Have the ability to cut through complex issues; you are good at
synthesizing things.
■ Bring a new and different perspective; you help people to think
differently.
■ Do what you say you’ll do with high integrity; you’re able and
trustworthy.
■ Present yourself extraordinarily well; you have excellent
communication skills.
■ Are extremely knowledgeable; you have a global perspective.
■ Are outstanding in coaching and feedback; you guide people along.
■ Will take a stand but not run over others; you aren’t afraid to
tackle change in tough issues.
■ Ask lots of questions to cause people to think.
■ Can envision what will work in the marketplace.
■ Think and focus strategically; you minimize minutiae.
■ Get the right things done—on time and within budget.
■ Don’t say one thing to someone’s face and another behind the
person’s back.
Extracts from the book: CEO MATERIAL - HOW TO BE A LEADER IN ANY ORGANIZATION by D. A. BENTON.
