Leadership Philosophy

 
 
 
 

Mission:

To execute at my fullest potential and to serve as a resource to help my Family and Teammates continuously improve at every stage of their personal and professional development. 

Vision:

My vision is to lead a healthy and happy family where we all strive to become the best version of ourselves. Professionally, my vision is to be a contributing member of a learning organization with a culture that encourages learning and development at every level. 

Core Attributes: 

  • Humility – model humility in my actions and admit my mistakes 

  • Curiosity – proactively ask questions; be deliberate in my learning 

  • Empathy – view actions through the lens of others; consider implications for teammates at every level of development and capability 

  • Trust – build trust through vulnerability; step out of comfort zone and try new things 

  • Followership – model followership; support organizational and leadership goals and initiatives; inspire and influence excellence 

  • Generosity – give back and help others with my time, effort and resources 

  • Competition – seek out healthy competition that motivates and inspires 

  • Health and Fitness – stay fit, stay sharp, stay ready 

  • Gratitude – be thankful and content 

 

Guiding Leadership Principles: 

  • Exude positivity 

  • Communicate effectively 

  • Learn and adapt in all areas of my personal and professional life 

  • Be creative 

  • Iterate and execute quickly 

  • Be aggressive 

  • Have Fun 

  • Show initiative toward opportunities and problems 

  • Challenge myself (stay uncomfortable) 

  • Solitude and mindfulness 

  • Be deliberate – set goals and reflect 

 

Leadership Statement:

Make the most of everything I do – be positive, have fun, learn, adapt, and push / pull / drag or chase my teammates toward our goals.

 

End of Day Reflections:

Inspired by Triggers, by Marshall Goldsmith. Things that I want to reflect on daily. 

  • Family. 

    • Was I the best father I can be? 

    • What can I do to be a better father? 

    • Was I the best husband I can be? 

    • What can I do to be a better husband? 

  • Fitness. 

    • Did I exercise? 

    • Did I eat well? 

    • Did I sleep well? 

  • Learning. 

    • Did I learn something new, or refresh on a topic? 

    • Did I read? 

  • Solitude and mindfulness. 

    • Did I take time to think? 

    • Did I take time to slow down? 

  • Gratitude. 

    • What was I most grateful for today? 

    • Did I appreciate what I had today? 

  • Connections. 

    • Did I sustain or make meaningful connections today? 

    • Did I reach out to anyone or connect someone? 

  • Generosity. 

    • Was I helpful to anyone today? 

    • Did I give more than I received today? 

LeaderJay Hennessey