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Leading a Technopark and Incubator. Dr. Ray Smilor Schumacher Fellow Neeley School of Business Texas Christian University Senior Fellow, CFE. Agenda. Show authenticity. Create trust. Exude optimism. Authenticity.
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Leading a Technopark and Incubator Dr. Ray SmilorSchumacher Fellow Neeley School of Business Texas Christian University Senior Fellow, CFE
Agenda • Show authenticity • Create trust • Exude optimism
Authenticity “Leadership is authentic self expression that creates value.”- Jim CashmanLeadership from the Inside Out
Be Authentic • Identify your uniqueness
Be Authentic • Identify your uniqueness • Expose a vulnerability • Be consistent • Establish your “potent point of view”
Potent Point of View “Never give up. Never give up. Never! Never! Never!” - Sir Winston Churchill
Potent Point of View • “The customer first, last and always.” • “Every phone call will be answered by a real person!” • “Nobody says, 'That’s not my job!'”
Trust “Trust is a pragmatic, tangible, actionable asset that you can create.” Stephen M.R. Covey The Speed of Trust
Create Trust • Communicate -- Talk honestly -- Demonstrate respect -- Keep commitments
Create Trust • Inspire -- Show loyalty -- Be accountable -- Deliver results
Optimism The more difficult the task and the greater the pressure, the more important optimism is to the success of every endeavor. – Martin Seligman Learned Optimism
Be Optimistic • See for yourself • Focus on talents, not weakness of others • Label differently