1. WHEN WOMEN PLAYED HARDBALLBY
Susan E. Johnson

2. Prioritize Talent & Develop the Right People
Build your talent base slowly and strategically
Assemble a team with the special chemistry needed to win
Focus on whole person to decide where they fit best
Build culture that offers opportunity & development

3. Develop Right Skills Develop leaders based on best skill sets
Set them up for success by determining what other skills they may need
Look inside for your “Dottie Kamenshek” and develop them.
Instill an empowered, continuous learning culture to maintain a motivated performance-oriented workforce.

4. Develop the Right Plan Set a clear direction & Set Rules
Your culture produces your results
Your level of accountability determines the pace and effectiveness of performance improvement
Rules set expectations for all (Council Rules)
Put systems and processes in place to identify, develop and build bench strength

5. Get out of the Way & Let your Team Play
Trust in the Talent & Skills of management and players
Give them the space to adjust themselves.
Excessive oversight hinders talent and causes individuals to question their own talent/skill.
Encourage your team

6. The Four “F’s” Focus Pay attention all the time Be ready
Anticipate moves
Feedback Engage in it.
Constantly give and ask for feedback
Follow-Through
Ask what, who, when, where, why, how often and what is our check-in. Measure progress
Finish
Have a finish line; an end-goal!

7. Sarah “Salty” Ferguson
An Interview of an AAPWBL

8. 5 Secrets for Leaders Be Authentic Be Consistent – this is King
Dress for the Job you Want
Lead by Example
Recognize Every Employees Efforts

9. Decision Making Every decision involves some risk
Time does not always improve a situation
Fundamental errors are inescapable when the unqualified are allowed to exercise judgment
Decisions are best made by leaders near the front lines of action and not by leaders who distance themselves from the work and thus have a diminished perspective. A leader is never really in charge if he stays in the rear.
The ability to make a difficult decision separates leaders from followers.

10. Goals Superficial goals lead to superficial results
You will accomplish more if the leader behaves as though the organizational goals are as important as personal goals
Success depends on a clear understanding of what your superior wants
A goal should always be worthy of the efforts necessary to achieve it
A leader without purpose will never know when he/she has achieved it
Always aim high. Taking the safe path leads to mediocrity

11. Leadership Quotes
A leader’s greatness is measured by the sacrifices he/she is willing tomake for the good of the organization.
A good leader rises above pettiness and encourages his subordinates to do likewise.
A leader can’t win if he loses his nerve. Be self-confident and hold your head up even in defeat.
A wise leader adapts but does not compromise
Strong leaders surround themselves with strong subordinates
You can achieve anything for which you are willing to pay the price. Competition thins out the at the top.
Never take yourself too seriously.