Effective Leaders:

1. Know themselves ... so they

• Join an organization with aligned values
• Build on their strengths
• Make adjustments or allowances for weaknesses or stretch areas Develop important skill areas
• Better lead themselves first before trying to lead others

2. Know their Direct Reports ... so they

• Work better together stretching and flexing constructively
• Help them develop themselves in alignment with organization mission and goals Help with their career path - succession planning process

3. Know who they are hiring ... to help ensure

• Culture fit Job fit

4. Facilitate team members knowing each other ... so they

• Work better together stretching and flexing constructively
• Leverage complementary talents, skills, knowledge-experience toward common purpose and goals
• How does your organization help leaders and team members be in the Know?