Developing the Leader Within You: Head, Heart and Gut Integrating the Life Sciences from Molecule to Organism The American Physiological Society Developing the Leader Within You: Head, Heart and Gut David P. Brooks, PhD, FAHA, FAPS Senior Director Janssen Business Development, Johnson & Johnson Presented on April 5, 2016 At EB 2016 San Diego, CA April 2016

Leadership and Management Skills: What You Might Not See in Your CV The American Physiological Society This presentation is part of 2016 Career Symposium on Leadership and Management Skills: What You Might Not See in Your CV Organized by the APS Career Opportunities in Physiology Committee For more information and to listen to other presentations: the-aps.org/leadership © 2016 The American Physiological Society (education@the-aps.org) Creative Commons License: Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/)

Developing the Leader Within You: Head, Heart and Gut What You Might Not See in Your CV What are the basic attributes that any employer is looking for? Understanding your attributes How does one convey to prospective employers that you possess these attributes?: Networking The Curriculum Vitae The Interview The Seminar What are the attributes that make a good leader and manager?

What You Might Not See in Your CV Basic Attributes for Employment Innovative Scientifically competent Communicator Champions Broad background Knowledgeable about therapeutics Functions independently Risk taker Emotionally tough High integrity

Developing the Leader Within You: Head, Heart and Gut Know your Strengths “You cannot be anything you want to be – but you can be a lot more of who you already are.” (Tom Roth, Strengths Finders 2.0) “Most People think they know what they are good at. They are usually wrong…….And yet, a person can perform only from strength.” (Peter Drucker) Understand your Weaknesses “You can be anything you want to be, if you try hard enough”. Acknowledging and Managing your weaknesses Avoid or manage your weakness Partner with someone who has the talent that you might lack Demonstrates integrity

Strengths Finder 2.0 #1 WSJ Bestseller "Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?“ (Benjamin Franklin) “At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day”. (Gallup survey question) Out of 10 million people, what percentage “strongly agreed”?

What You Might Not See in Your CV Role of Networking Networking provides an opportunity to display your strengths that are not apparent in your CV Supervisor’s role Meetings Introductions Delegation (talks, teaching, grants, papers) Your role Responsible use of social media (e.g. Linkedin) Talks and posters Introductions and re-introductions If necessary, prod Supervisors to fulfill their role

What You Might See in Your CV The Importance of Publications Forces scientist to defend ideas Develops emotional strength Builds self-confidence Improves communication skills Establishes scientific credibility Develops skills required to be a champion of ideas Provides job security

What You Might Not See in Your CV Importance of your Seminar Ability to present your work in a clear and understandable manner Ability to champion your ideas Enthusiasm Take equity in the science Ability to hear the questions being asked and to answer clearly and briefly No BS

What You Might Not See in Your CV Attributes required in Industry vs Academia Industry Academia Good Science   Good Leadership   Publications   Presentations   “Having a Boss”  X “Being a Boss”   Writing Grants X  Writing Reports etc.  X Changing research areas  X

What You Might Not See in Your CV Leadership / Management Attributes Ability to Delegate Ability to Motivate and Inspire Accountability Confidence Courage Communication Integrity Seek and Provide Feedback Supporter / Mentor Team Builder Vision and Goal Setting

Management – Leadership Styles “My door is always open” and/or MBWA “The Hawthorne Effect” Also referred to as the observer effect is a type of reactivity in which individuals modify or improve an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed Possible explanations for the Hawthorne effect include the impact of feedback and motivation towards the experimenter

What is the single most important attribute to being an effective Leader / Manager?

And the survey says “………………………….”

What You Might Not See in Your CV Why is Humility a Key Attribute for a Manager / Leader Demonstrates that you are a team player “We conducted ……” (“I believe…..) Acknowledge co-workers when appropriate Suggests that you are someone good to work with Empowers your staff “I work with Jane” rather than “John works in my lab.” Defer to your staff when appropriate Always back-up your staff Engenders loyalty Need to balance selling yourself and demonstrating humility

What You Might Not See in Your CV Why is Humility a Key Attribute for a Manager / Leader “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” (Max DePree) “I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” (Ralph Nader) It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” (Nelson Mandela) “The supreme quality of leadership is integrity.” (Dwight Eisenhower)

What You Might Not See in Your CV Leadership / Management Attributes Humility Ability to Delegate Ability to Motivate and Inspire Accountability Confidence Courage Communication Integrity Seek and Provide Feedback Supporter / Mentor Team Builder Vision and Goal Setting GOOD LUCK

David P. Brooks, PhD, FAHA, FAPS dbrooks9@its.jnj.com The American Physiological Society David P. Brooks, PhD, FAHA, FAPS dbrooks9@its.jnj.com David Brooks is Senior Director, Business Development at Janssen supporting Immunology and Janssen Biotherapeutics. Prior to joining J&J, David was Vice President of Cardiovascular and Urogenital Biology at GSK. David earned a B.Sc. in Physiology and Chemistry from QEC, London, an M.Sc. in Biochemical Pharmacology and a Ph.D. in Physiology from Southampton University. He was an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, School of Medicine. He has also served as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Physiology at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine and an Honorary Professor at Warwick Medical School, UK. He has served on the editorial boards of AJP, JPET, BJP, Drug Discovery Today and Drugs of the Future. He has over 200 publications in the area of physiology and pharmacology.

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