Lee Iacoccas 9Cs

Instructions:
Whether its building a better
car or building a better future
for our children, we all have a
role to play.
Type or write-in the names of the candidates for a given position.
Rate each candidate on each C, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent.
Review the Definitions of the 9Cs to learn more about what they mean.
Rate ALL candidates for the position. How can you effectively vote if you are not familiar with each persons qualities
and qualifications?
After you have finished scoring the candidates, add each row to determine who has the highest score; this is your
best leader according to the 9Cs criteria.
Curiosity Character Charisma
Ask questions. Listen. No one should Its knowing the difference between Its the ability to inspire people to stand
think they are such a big shot that right and wrong and having the guts taller and motivate people to act by
they cant learn something. We have to to do the right thing. Abraham Lincoln appealing to the good in their hearts,
figure out what makes others tick. said, If you want to test a mans not the evil in the hearts of others. Its
character, give him power. being more concerned that others feel
Creativity good about themselves than they feel
A leader has to be creative. Go out on Courage
about you.
a limb, be willing to try something Swagger isnt courage. Tough talk isnt
different. You know, think outside the courage. Do they walk the walk or just Competence
box and think ahead. talk the talk? Step up to the plate and Getting results, talk is cheap, but what
accept personal responsibility. about fixing problems? Youve got to
Communication show whats working and be held
A leader has to communicate, talk to Conviction
brutally accountable for your decisions.
people. Bill Clinton once said, Its just Thats a fire in your belly that shows
plain crazy to stop talking to people the desire to really get things done. Common Sense
you disagree with. As long as you keep As my business mentor, Charlie
talking, theres hope. Beacham use to say, The only thing
youve got going for yourself as a
human being is your ability to reason
and your common sense.
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