MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Leadership

Ask your team: “What’s one thing I could do this week to better support your work?”

Write a one-sentence leadership mantra that reflects how you want to lead—repeat it before each key interaction.

Thank someone publicly for their contribution—recognition is a core leadership behavior.

Schedule 15 minutes today to check in with someone informally—no agenda, just listening.

Share one personal story or challenge to model openness and build trust with your team.

Observe one meeting quietly without speaking unless necessary—practice active presence as a leadership move.

Collaboration

Start your next meeting by asking someone else to open—shift early ownership to create shared space.

Send a quick thank-you to someone who supported you this week—build appreciation through acknowledgment.

Ask a teammate: “Is there anything I can take off your plate today?”—model shared responsibility.

Offer to co-create a solution rather than finalize something alone—invite collaboration from the start.

Suggest a working session instead of back-and-forth emails—use time together to create, not just coordinate.

Add a “Collaboration Wins” slide to your next deck—highlight one thing built better together.

Communication

Before your next meeting, write down your core message in one sentence—practice saying it clearly and concisely.

Ask a colleague if your last message or email was clear—revise based on their honest feedback today.

Use a pause after making a point—let others respond instead of rushing to fill silence.

In your next message, use bullet points instead of long paragraphs—make your intent easy to scan and act on.

Record yourself explaining a complex topic—replay and refine how clearly you deliver the message.

Replace filler phrases with one clear word—edit your email or speech for direct, focused language.

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