LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION GUIDE: The Makings of a Great LeaderLEADERSHIP DISCUSSION GUIDE: The Makings of a Great Leader

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ALL Project – Group #1

VIDEO RUN TIME: 4 minutes

HOW THIS TOOL CAN HELP YOU:• Focus the team on the qualities of great leadership• Provide team with an opportunity to consider their own leadership traits, skills, and abilities• Provide an opportunity to discuss what leadership in your business looks and feels like…

SETUP KEY MESSAGE POINTS:• Great leadership is at the foundation of our Company’s success• These traits, skills and behaviors are especially critical during challenging economic times• The following video ask us to think about what makes a great leader – as you watch this piece consider which elements of leadership most resonate with you; are some more important that others in the short-term vs. the long term; how can these elements of leadership help us in our everyday business…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (after the video):• Which quality resonates with you? Why?• Are there other leadership skills, traits and behaviors that are important?• Is there one that is more critical for you personally; for our business?• Can you think of a time when you saw these qualities demonstrated (by you, your peers, your team, your leaders)• Is there a quality that you personally want to focus on? (could be a strength or area of opportunity)• Do you think leaders are born with these skills, traits or behaviors or can they be developed?

IDEAS FOR PERSONALIZING THIS MESSAGE (for your teams):• Select the most impactful quote and frame it• Print the most impactful quote as letterhead on a customizable notepad• Create a bookmark featuring the most impactful quote• Send monthly or quarterly emails featuring an impactful leadership quote and your perspective on it