Presentation on Leadership to the NIDDK Network of Minority Research Investigators at the National I

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Presentation on Leadership to theNIDDK
Network of Minority Research Investigatorsat
theNational Institutes of HealthBethesda,
MarylandApril 19, 2007 byLouis W. Sullivan,
M.D.
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Leadership Requires

• Vision The ability to see a new reality a
  solution to a problem to dream of a better
  tomorrow.
• Courage The capability to work to make your
  vision come true, to continue in the face of
  skepticism, criticism, and ridicule.
• Focus Have clarity about your goal.
• Determination To not be deterred by road blocks
  or set backs always find a way around.

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• Persistence/Perseverance
• Honesty/Integrity Your word is your bond you
  say what you think this is essential to develop
  peoples trust.
• Team Building
• Great goals require collaboration
• Ability to sell your idea to others
• Ability to recognize and utilize talents in
  others
• Commitment to Excellence Give great thought and
  preparation get all information possible plan
  well and then execute.

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• Ability to Communicate To describe your vision
  and its compelling logic.
• Ability to Motivate To inspire others to follow
  your lead.
• Ability to Listen To understand, to respect
  others and their opinions.
• Flexibility Ability to modify your approach
  to change when required.

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OBERSERVATIONS

• 1. Chance favors the prepared mind be well
  prepared
• 2. All great leaders were first followers were
  mentored