Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Hands-On ... - always yours

CHAPTER SEVEN
THE GAME PLAN
Great leadership starts with you—by choosing a few
actions that you can initiate today. Keeping Score helps
you pull together some of the activities and goals you’ve
highlighted along the way and gets you on track to get
them done! Like a coach, your ability to have a game plan, follow it,
and stay committed will move you into the top 10%. The average
performer may make a plan, but won’t stay committed to it.
You have read how the Stars who were interviewed had habits
or rituals of specific actions that made them Stars. Henrik Fisker’s
confidence included his decisiveness and capturing the moment of
empowering his people. Paulette Jones’s teamwork and collaboration
was highlighted by her strategic use of meetings. Mark French’s
prowess in the development of others centered on his recruitment of
Stars, using one-on-ones, and giving feedback. John Davies’s communication
expertise focused on fi nding the client’s passion and
unique talents and communicating in a way that touched people’s
hearts.
Throughout the book I have described powerful micro-initiatives,
seemingly small and doable tasks that create macro impact. With the
Scorecard, you will select a few of these micro-initiatives to ingrain
as daily practices. Knowing your score is important reinforcement.
Many leaders see these initiatives as their “second checklist” to do
after their primary job responsibilities are over. If that remains the
case, these critical actions to improve yourself and others get done
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