Lead Authentically Ginger Downs RCE CAE IOM Partner

Lead Authentically Ginger Downs, RCE, CAE, IOM Partner, Martin & Downs Association Consulting Solutions

What are the lightbulb moments which got me where I am today?

Kathryn Garay

n o i iat c e r p p A Purpose beyond self Self -rel ian ce Acts of kindness

Serendipity "fortunate happenstance" "pleasant surprise” “good fortune”

Be confident Express your passion Ask for what you want Create opportunities

Setbacks and adaptability

Be adaptable You always have choices You are responsible for your actions and reactions Keep things in perspective Let it go

Star Trek Captain Kathryn Janeway - USS Voyager

Competent Evolve Continual learning Build trust Be dependable Invest in others Develop empathy Make tough decisisions

• Embrace failure • Share hardships • Reflect and be self-aware • Lighten up • Have a sense of humor • Be compassionate • Be humble • Teach others what you can Wise Woman

Succes s Be an authentic leader

Reflect upon your lightbulb moments. What are YOUR lessons learned?

Recognize that lessons learned are steps in your unique leadership journey

Celebrate! You have all you need to be successful in the future.

Authentic Leadership Lead with your: • • • PURPOSE VALUES RELATIONSHIPS SELF-DISCIPLINE HEART

A final tip “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ” - Maya Angelou