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// Executive JourneyNew Leaders Council

Lisa Y. GordonApril 11, 2015

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//My Executive Journey

• Today – VP/COO Atlanta BeltLine

• Enterprise Assets Management Officer/DCOO

• City Manager – East Point

• Assistant City Manager –Austin, TX

• Asst County Mgr –Broward County

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My Executive Journey

Purpose & Passion

Goals

&

Strategy

Values

Make a DifferenceAs a Community Builder

Professionalism/DiplomacyIntegrityExcellenceBe Authentic

Set Goals – AnnuallyThink Strategically

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• Purpose and Passion How do I know when to pursue a new

opportunity? How do I set goals related to income and

advancement? Who do I trust with my vision and ideas for

the future?

My Executive Journey

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• Let Your Values Guide Your Decisions

• Spend Time Reflecting on Your Strengths and Know Your Areas that need Improvement Find someone who has a strength where you

have a weakness and partner with them Recognize when you are over-using a strength

My Executive Journey

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• Set Goals & Think Strategically SMART – The Value of Goals can not be

understated• Write it down! Statistics show that writing down all

your goals. GIVES you an 80% HIGHER chance of achieving them!

• 3% PEOPLE WHO HAD CLEAR, WRITTEN GOALS & AN ACTION PLAN EARNED 10x MORE THAN OTHER 97% COMBINED (A Harvard MBA Study)

• Strategic Thinking – When faced with aproblem, step back and think about differentoutcomes, options and resources Get a 2nd opinion from someone you trust Trust Yourself and Act – Be Decisive

My Executive Journey

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Smart Goals

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Success Strategies

Aptitude

• Approach Your Work With Excellence

• Be Helpful Even When It’s Not Your Job

• Learn from Others

Attitude

• If You Do Not Like Someone – No One Should Be Able to Tell

• People Are Watching You so make sure you are worth Watching

• Be Savvy

Professionalism

• Professional Image

• Handle Conflict with Grace and Diplomacy

• Create Allies and Neutralize Enemies

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• Time Management and Organization

• Master & Use Technology

• Health & Wellness Stress Mgmt

• Time for Family & Friends

• Time For Self (Hobbies, Interests and Fun)

• Personal Development –Leadership Development is Ongoing

Success Habits

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• Know Who You Are….

• Know Why You Are Doing What You Do

• Know Where You Want to Go

• Listen to your Inner Voice

• Consult with Trusted Advisors

• Set Goals

• Think Strategically

• Ask for Help When You Need It

Your Journey – Some Thoughts…