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desperately needed her intervention and she could not or
would not help. As a result of this, Marissa’s teams often
underperformed.

Development Stretches for Nines

KEEP THE WORK MOVING, ESPECIALLY OFF YOUR DESK While you
may wish to do your work thoroughly and in a time frame that is
comfortable for you, this can create strains, stresses, and bottle-
necks for other people. This is especially true when projects are
large or complex and when people are depending on you for a
response before they can do their own work. It is especially impor-
tant that you keep the work flowing at a more rapid pace than you
might set for yourself alone.

FOCUS ON THE BIG PICTURE Day-to-day operations are important,
but when you are in a key role, it is more important that you keep
your eye on the big picture. Delegate more to others, and when
you do, be specific about what you want others to do. Don’t be
hesitant to direct their activities; this is part of being a leader.

ASSERT YOURSELF MORE The people who work for and with you
really want to know where you stand, even if they disagree with
you. If someone has an opinion contrary to yours, having a dia-
logue about this can bring you and the other person into an even
closer work relationship. Don’t keep your thoughts and insights
to yourself. Make a commitment to say more about what you truly
think early in the discussion and to ask others directly for what
you want and need from them.

Development Stretches for Everyone

• Lead (or co-lead) a complex team or project—for example,
manage one of the following types of projects: the integration