MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Leadership

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

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

Thank a teammate publicly for their contribution—recognition builds motivation and performance.

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

Share one leadership story or mistake with your team—model openness and build trust.

Observe one meeting without speaking unless essential—practice active presence and careful listening.

Collaboration

Start your next meeting by asking a team member to open—share responsibility and create shared space.

Send a quick thank-you to a teammate who stepped up this week—build trust through appreciation.

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

Offer to co-create a solution with a teammate instead of finalizing it alone—invite early input.

Suggest a working session instead of more emails—use time together to create, not just coordinate.

Add a “Team Wins” slide to your next deck—highlight one achievement built together.

Communication

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

Ask a direct report if your last update was clear—revise it today based on their honest feedback.

Use a pause after making a point—allow your team space to respond instead of filling silence.

In your next update, use bullet points instead of long text—make your message clear and easy to act on.

Record yourself explaining a complex team update—replay and refine how clearly you deliver it.

Replace one filler phrase in your next email with a stronger word—send it sharper and clearer.

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