From Jack Welch in his book, "Winning." He list the four E's as characteristics that he looks for when researching job candidates. It seems to me to be an Excellent list for players and coaches to aspire as well.The first E is positive energy.
It means the ability to go go go—to thrive on action and relish change. People with positive energy are generally extroverted and optimistic. They make conversation and friends easily. They start the day with enthusiasm and usually end it that way too, rarely seeming to tire in the middle. They don’t complain about working hard; they love to work.
The second E is the ability to energize others.
Positive energy is the ability to get other people revved up. People who energize can inspire their team to take on the impossible—and enjoy the hell out of doing it.
The third E is edge, the courage to make tough yes-or-no decisions.
But effective people know when to stop assessing and make a tough call, even without total information.
Which leads us to the fourth E—execute—the ability to get the job done.
It turns out you can have positive energy, energize everyone around you, make hard calls, and still not get over the finish line.
If a candidate has the four Es, then you look for that final P—passion. By passion, I mean a heartfelt, deep, and authentic excitement about work. People with passion care—really care in their bones—about colleagues, employees, and friends winning.
