Those are among the characteristics we seek to highlight with the Emerging Leaders awards. MDA Leadership Consulting, a rapidly growing professional services firm based in Minneapolis, is the presenting sponsor.
This year’s recipients were chosen from among dozens of nominees by the following judges: William Blazar, senior vice president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; James Campbell, former CEO of Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota; Margaret Carlson, executive director, the University of Minnesota Alumni Association; Sandra Davis, CEO, MDA Leadership Consulting; Jeremy Hanson, Minneapolis office managing partner, Heidrick & Struggles; and Jay Novak, publisher and editor, Twin Cities Business.
The six individuals featured on these pages share several traits. Each is trusted by co-workers to demonstrate personal integrity and be consistently thorough or 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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