Leaders were chosen from among dozens of nominees by the following judges: William Blazar, senior vice president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; James Campbell, interim co-dean, the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management; Margaret Carlson, executive director, the University of Minnesota Alumni Association; Sandra Davis, CEO, MDA Leadership Consulting; Jeremy Hanson, managing partner, Highland Partners; and Jay Novak, publisher and editor, Twin Cities Business Monthly.
As you might expect, the individuals featured on the following pages share several traits. Each is trusted by co-workers, not only to demonstrate personal integrity, but to be consistently thorough, accurate, or innovative. Each values the capabilities—and sensibilities—of people with whom they interact. Each is committed to excellence in both effort and result.
What Makes an Emerging Leader? Six qualities made our honorees stand out:
1. Demonstrating future promise and a capacity to grow;
2. Engaging others and creating a climate in which they’re motivated to excel;
3. Being selfless in achieving goals that benefit the whole organization, without personal reward;
4. Being an intentional learner, focused on self-improvement and encouraging it in others;
5. Being courageous in taking thoughtful risks and embracing productive conflict;
6. Showing good judgment in gathering input and considering the organization’s strategic goals.
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