The Saturn Leadership™ Index
Developed over decades of research and coaching, the Saturn Leadership™ Index and 46 micro-practices offer a proven way to improve executive performance, providing best leadership and collaboration practices for anybody looking to chart a new course.
Want to see how you stack up on the Saturn Leadership™ Index?
Seven Leadership Pillars
Inspires with a clear vision and roadmap
1.
Listens with openness and curiosity
2.
Speaks with transparency and authenticity
3.
Facilitates healthy debates and meetings
4.
Makes Decisions inclusively and effectively
5.
Delegates effectively and creates accountable teams
6.
Supports Others in developing and succeeding
7.
Leadership Behaviors (51)1. Inspires with a Clear Vision & Roadmap
Embodies and shares a compelling vision of the future. (Podcast)
1.1 1.2
Communicates and breaks down the vision so that people see how they fit in. (Podcast)
1.3
Establishes clear roadmaps that define the milestones & short-term future. (Podcast)
1.4Establishes clear priorities so that people know what to work on. (Podcast)
1.5
Renegotiates priorities with others when things change. Does not pile on new objectives without reprioritizing old ones. (Podcast)
Establishes key metrics and indicators to stay on track. (Podcast)
1.6
2. Listens with Openness & Curiosity
Brings curiosity and willingness to be influenced. (Podcast)
2.1
2.2
Actively seeks different perspectives outside their own. (Best Practices)
Approachable and open to critical feedback on their ideas, decisions, and leadership style. Willing to learn from mistakes. (Best Practices, Podcast)
2.3
2.4
Digs for others’ underlying interests and concerns. (Best Practices, Podcast)
2.5
Listens to ideas fairly, regardless of who is presenting them. (Best Practices, Podcast)
2.6
Empathizes with others and notices people’s emotions. (Best Practices, Podcast)
3. Speaks with Transparency & Authenticity
Clearly expresses where they stand on issues. (Best Practices, Podcast)
3.1
3.2
Shares their opinions and concerns, even if unpopular or lacking certainty. (Best Practices, Podcast)
3.3
Owns their opinions as opinions. Does not position their opinions as facts to prove their point. (Best Practices, Podcast)
Addresses challenging issues promptly. Names the elephant in the room. (Best Practices, Podcast)
3.4
3.5
Gives honest feedback. Shares their perspective when they are dissatisfied with people’s work. (Best Practices, Podcast)
Cleans up issues with others. Does not harbor resentment. (Best Practices, Podcast)
3.6
4. Facilitates Healthy Debates & Meetings
Leads effective meetings. Clarifies the objectives and avoids unnecessary rabbit holes. (Best Practices, Podcast)
4.1
Stays present and avoids cell phone and computer distractions. (Best Practices, Podcast)
4.2
4.3
Embraces creative conflict. Does not shy away from passionate debate. (Best Practices, Podcast)
4.4
Draws the quiet people out. (Best Practices, Podcast)
Brainstorms with others to generate creative solutions. (Best Practices, Podcast)
4.5
4.6
Has sufficient understanding of an issue and others’ opinions before advocating for a specific solution. (Best Practices, Podcast)
5. Makes Decisions Inclusively & Effectively
Includes the right people in decision-making. (Best Practices, Podcast)
5.1
5.2
Considers others’ opinions and concerns before deciding. Respects people’s roles and expertise. (Best Practices, Podcast)
Has a bias for action. Willing to try out ideas and see what is learned, eg. rapid prototyping. (Best Practices, Podcast)
5.3
Makes good and timely decisions. Takes appropriate risks even if all the information is not available. (Best Practices, Podcast)
5.4
Is clear when a decision is made and ensures full group alignment. Even if some people would have made a different decision, they “disagree and commit.” (Best Practices, Podcast)
5.5
Proactively informs people who are impacted by decisions. (Best Practices, Podcast)
5.6
5.7
Establishes clear next steps. (Best Practices, Podcast)
6. Delegates Effectively & Creates Accountable Teams
Ensures commitments are clear, realistic, and agreed upon (who is doing what by when). (Best Practices, Podcast)
6.1
Does what they say they will do. Follows up. (Best Practices, Podcast)
6.2
6.3
Proactively seeks support from others when needed. (Best Practices)
6.4
Tracks progress on commitments and ensures completion. (Best Practices, Podcast)
Renegotiates when commitments are in jeopardy. Avoids surprising others with bad news or last-minute delays. (Best Practices, Podcast)
6.5
Allows people to fulfill their roles and make decisions without micromanaging them. (Best Practices, Podcast)
6.6
Holds people accountable. When commitments are missed, discusses what went wrong and gets a new commitment. (Best Practices, Podcast)
6.7
6.8
When tasks are completed, gives helpful feedback (both positive and negative). (Best Practices, Podcast)
7. Supports Others in Developing and Succeeding
Offers frequent and genuine appreciation for people’s contributions. (Best Practices, Podcast)
7.2
7.3
Motivates people to bring their best and strive for excellence. (Best Practices, Podcast)
7.1
When people are failing, offers support and resources (instead of beating them up). (Best Practices, Podcast)
Debriefs issues. Assumes positive intent and helps others learn from mistakes. (Best Practices, Podcast)
7.4
7.5
Coaches, challenges and supports people to develop their skills and careers. (Best Practices, Podcast)
7.6
Leads effective 1-on-1’s. (Best Practices, Podcast)
Does not talk negatively behind people’s backs (no triangulation). When they have an issue, they speak directly to the person. (Best Practices, Podcast)
7.7
Listens in a way that people feel heard. (Best Practices, Podcast)
2.7
Admits when they made a mistake or were not accurate. (Best Practices)
3.7
Builds a diverse team that can accomplish the goals of their function. (Best Practices)
6.9
Ensures the right person is in the role, moving or letting people go when it’s the wrong fit. (Best Practices, Podcast)
6.10
Cultivates an inclusive team environment where every team member can speak up and fully contribute. (Best Practices)
7.8