- Possibility-Minded
This person has developed an automatic reflex which allows them to see possibilities and opportunities, even when others may not.
He or she is open-minded and is able do mental feasibility exercises in almost any situation. This person is approachable, open to innovative thinking, and can thoroughly consider potential favorable possibilities in almost any situation.
- Charge-Neutral
This is a term used in training coaches to be unbiased, non-judgmental and non-positional with clients. A person who is charge-neutral has a neutral starting point for all ideas, people and things. This person does not pre-judge anything or anyone and is open to receive all information (uncensored) before making decisions or judgments.
- Mentally Agile
This characteristic is not necessarily a function of intelligence, but the ability to think quickly, remain flexible, shift gears as necessary and allow the ebb and flow of ideas to chart courses. This person has the ability to weigh ideas and actions quickly yet is still able to discern wisely. He or she is also able to track details, and to see both the forest and the trees.
McKenna and Pugno’s Best Practice Two Related Competencies
I find that two of McKenna and Pugno’s lists of competencies are directly relevant (and expand on) the second Best Practice. These competencies are critical to effective physician leadership. They concern commitment and cohesion.
Commitment (McKenna and Pugno, xx, p. 289)
Invite others to participate in tasks, fueling their enthusiasm by appealing to their values and interests
Welcome newcomers, providing needed information and opportunities for interaction
Explicitly describe how attainment of collective goals will enable attainment of individual goals
Demonstrate confidence in others by sharing decision-making authority
Persevere in commitment to the goals despite distractions, resource constraints and other obstacles that may arise
Show interest in the hopes, concerns, values, interests, and needs of others
Celebrate individual and collective successes with tangible rewards and other forms of recognition
Refrain from expressing personal views until others have had opportunity to contribute their perspectives
