# Being an Effective Executive  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 were focused on opportunities rather than problems. 7. They run productive meetings. 8. They think and say "we" rather than "I." 1-2: Knowledge 3-6: Convert knowledge into effective action 7-8: Ensure the whole org feels responsible and accountable