Inspirational Moments with Go Lead Idaho Keynote Cherie Buckner-Webb
"Women Rock!"....the collective learning in this room is powerful stuff - by the virtue of who you are! We are here to look forward with enthusiasm for the challenges of the future. "
A jolt of enthusiasm and inspiration for our Keynote Speaker Idaho State Representative Cherie Buckner-Webb. Some of her other gems....
- We are about the business of changing the look and sensibilities of the political landscape.
- A vision of efficacy, efficiency and excellence.
- We are here to advocate, educate, stimulate and positively impact the lives of those in your community.
- You must, you are compelled to disturb the peace.
- Being a peacekeeper doesn't always mean you have to keep the peace. What is a greater value, peace over truth or truth over peace?
- Powerful women know how to keep the peace, but know that truth is not always achieved through peaceful means.
- "A leader takes people where they want to go, a great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go but need to be" - Rosalyn Carter
- "The American dream is not dead, it's just gasping for breath" - Barbara Jordan
- "I'm not afraid to shake up the system, and the government needs more shaking up than any system I know." - Ann Richards
- Remember that Intuition, innovation and inspiration are invaluable to your leadership toolkit
Cherie Buckner-Webb's Key Points on What Makes a Great Leader
- Acting with Courage: You must know your values that you hold true and speak the truth and take action to take change
- Integrating heavy heart: There is nothing that says emotion takes away your ability to think. When you see a woman about to cry in the workplace know she's trying to save your life. If she didn't cry she'd hurt you.
- Listening:
- Balancing paradoxes: Successful leadership means balancing of different goals. When you are in a situation that is confrontational, pause, and try to better understand the context.
- Managing difficult conversations: Try try try to assume good intent. Don't collude with your own stereotypes. We all have biases. Stop, reflect, and check your own filters
- Seeing & thinking systemically:
- Being an agent of change:
4 Kinds of Courage
- The courage to see and speak the truth
- The courage to create and champion a vision
- The courage to persevere and hold the course
- The couraage to collaborate and rely on others
Cheri's 6 Ups
Show Up - be there, be involved
Speak Up - find your voice and use it effectively, authentically and consistently
Shut Up - know when to be still and listen
Make Up - concillation will be necessary
Re-Up - take time to review the mission
Look Up - look to the power that is greater than yourself
"Women, ladies, sisters - acknowledge your power and use it!"
Thanks Cherie for bringing the fire and the passion to the day
- Jess

Jess Flynn