Focus on the top priorities of the team and their role within those priorities.

Lead and present themselves authentically.

Listen deeply and respond in a way that demonstrates they understand the meaning and significance of what others share with them.

Plan and develop accountability systems (as opposed to working in a constant crisis or reactionary mode).

Motivate and inspire others.

Recognize others’ strengths and gifts.

Encourage others—through words, actions, and follow-through—to speak about their ideas, concerns, feelings.

Deliver difficult news.

Make others feel that they are valued and that they matter.

Make others feel as if they have their full attention when communicating.

Contribute to your company being a great place to work.

Remain calm/composed when faced with challenging situations.

Boost the energy of others.

Recognize and effectively respond to the stress levels and emotions of others.

Control negative and inappropriate emotional outbursts.

Make effective decisions.

Address challenges openly and directly.

Effectively handle conflict.

Facilitate effective meetings.

Communicate the purpose behind any goal or strategy.

Provide and clearly explain direction.

Give meaningful feedback that supports the performance and growth of others.

Support the development of others.

Digest new information quickly, and adjust course appropriately.

Adapt to change.

Have a “we” instead of “me” attitude.

Be open to consider and respond to others’ feedback and ideas.

See opportunities, not problems.

Be enthusiastic about their role and job responsibilities.

Be engaged and committed to whatever they do.

Be approachable and easy to speak with.

Be aligned with company and team values.

Trust those around them.

Be confident in their own abilities.

Be aware of their effect on other people.

Allow others to solve challenges, as opposed to jumping into fix-it mode to do it themself.