Eight practices of effective executives:
1. They ask, "What needs to be done?"
2. They ask, "What is right for the enterprise?"
3. They develop action plans.
4. They take responsibility for decisions.
5. They take responsibility for communicating.
6. They focus on opportunities rather than problems.
7. They run productive meetings.
8. They think and say "we" rather than "I."

What Makes an Effective Executive