Hi Shawn,
This post on 3 Drivers to Grow as a Leader uncovers, not surprisingly, 3 key traits:
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The insight needed to see long term gain as more valuable than greed (get the money and run).

The character it takes to inspire all to care about the long term instead of immediate gratification.

The pluck to live up to a bold vision by overcoming the selfish need to CYA and live in safety.
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You have set a high bar for 2011 and it's a bar from which we (especially in the USA) will all benefit.  Somewhere we shifted from "create your future" to "I am entitled."  Yet we can shift ahead and create a new American dream.   Nice post!  I will RT on Twitter.

Best wishes,
Kate