The 4 E's of Leadership

The 4 E's of Leadership

Energy - Individuals with energy love to "go, go, go." These people possess boundless energy and get up every day ready to attack the job at hand. High energy people move at 95 miles-per-hour in a 55 mile-per-hour world. What can stop them from that?

Energizers - know how to spark others to perform. They outline a vision and get people to carry it out. Energizers know how to get people excited about a cause or a crusade. They are selfless in giving others the credit when things go right, but quick to accept responsibility when things go awry. It will be really helpful if the application is positive.

Edge - Those with edge are competitive types. They know how to make the really difficult decisions, such as hiring, firing and promoting, never allowing the degree of difficulty to stand in their way. Decisive doesn't mean to be dominated.

Execute - The key to the entire model. Without measurable results, the other "E's" are of little use. Executers recognize that activity and productivity are not the same and are capable of converting energy and edge into action and results. It's so important that a leader can "Walk the talk" and "Talk the walk"!


“ Don't manage - lead change before you have to.”
John F. (Jack) Welch
The Former Chairman & CEO of General Electric Company