- Self-Inspired
This person does not need others to inspire self. These people are able to draw personal inspiration from a variety of sources. In this regard they are not externally driven, but self-driven. They are fully aware of what inspires them and are able to seek that inspiration on their own. They are authentic, confident and aware of personal values.
- A Mentor
This person may or may not have an official role or title as mentor, but they have an inborn attitude of coming along side others in order to build them and encourage them (mentor minded).
He or she constantly seeks ways to improve others, to develop them, advance them and showcase them. These people have a self-awareness that their own development and experiences may be of benefit to others, and desire to share learning to move others forward.
- Positive
This person thinks and behaves in positive ways. He or she has an underlying positive viewpoint and is always searching for (mindful of) the positive avenues and attitudes in any situation. This attitude does not mean this person is not realistic. They are able to think realistically, yet with a positive end point (outcome) in mind.
McKenna and Pugno’s Best Practice Three Related Competencies
Two of McKenna and Pugno’s lists enhance the capacity of a physician leader to be influential. They are the active pursuit of competence and the capacity to be resilient (in the midst of VUCA-Plus conditions).
Competence (McKenna and Pugno, 2006, p. 285)
Keep up with ongoing developments in the field through reading, discussions with colleagues, continuing medical education, and other activities that support lifelong learning
Involvement in medical specialty societies and professional associations – for continued growth and for contribution to others’ development
Advocate through comments and behavior a strong, unwavering commitment to excellence
Contribute to the field through the conduct, application, and dissemination of new learning
Translate new learning into practical guidance for application by novice and emerging leaders
Practice new behaviors, attitudes, and skills with focused attention toward increasing mastery
Recognition by experts as having significantly impacted the field by affecting positive change in others’ behavior
