There’s a certain intangible I want to be true of myself and the people on my team. I can’t completely put my finger on it, but for now I call it the ability to be a hustler. Seth Godin calls them linchpins. Whatever the name is here are the characteristic’s I’m thinking about.
- Sincere desire and motivation to move ahead on tough projects.
- In all areas not content with the status quo.
- Constantly evaluating things and dreaming about making them better. “What if…?”
- Initiates change, relationships, projects, ideas, etc.
- Works hard, but can rest well.
- Doesn’t wait to be asked to do something. See’s the opportunity and acts on it…get’s things done.
- Asks great questions and constantly learning
- Energized when discussing how to make vision succeed
Is there a better name for this intangible characteristic? One of the bigger questions in my mind right now is how can the leadership development in our organization foster this? Any thoughts?
P.S. Shana Brennan was my inspiration for this blog post. She demonstrates all of these characteristics to the max. I want to be like her when I grow up.
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