Presentation on Journey through Leadership by Lisa Y Gordon, COO of Atlanta Beltline.

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// Executive Journey
New Leaders Council
Lisa Y. Gordon
April 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
Difference
As a
Community
Builder
Professionalism
/Diplomacy
Integrity
Excellence
Be Authentic
Set Goals – Annually
Think 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 a
problem, step back and think about different
outcomes, 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…