The document discusses leadership qualities and compares the leadership style of Selene, the CFO of Urbi, to the writer's own style. It summarizes that Selene is committed to her work and people, inspires others with new ideas, and has a positive attitude. She has led Urbi to become the 3rd largest homebuilder in Mexico and builds high-performance teams. While the writer shares some qualities with Selene like being committed and valuing different perspectives, their styles differ in that the writer prefers working under pressure and having one person make timely decisions while Selene takes a more positive and idealistic approach.
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IE Application Essay Question E
3. Management is doing things right;
leadership is doing the right
things."
-Peter Drucker
Great leaders have amazing social intelligence, a passion
for change, and above all, vision that allows them to set
their sights on the "things" that truly deserve real attention.
4. Urbis CFO for over 10 years
Mexican women, businesswomen, mother & wife
Through the I time I had the opportunity to work directly with her I
can stress that she is:
Committed to her work and her people
Inspiring, assertive and open to new ideas
Enthusiastic & positive attitude: difficulties = opportunities
Confident in her ideas and beliefs
Big spirit to help others and their causes
Determined, with clear goals in mind
Strict & time manager
5. Has lead Urbi for over 10 years, making it, the 3rd largest
homebuilder in Mexico.
She has build-up and insipired successful high-performance teams.
A role-model as mother and wife, knowing how to combine work &
personal life.
Has boosted the role of women in business at Urbi and Mexicali.
She cares about her local community, entrepreneuring programs for
kids.
6. I believe we both are:
Committed, work should always be accomplished, no quitter
attitude is accepted.
Confident in my ideas. Theres always a chance to succeed, you
got to try!
An idea is always better if complemented with different points of
view: be open & tolerant.
We arent alone, share our knowledge and talent for the benefit of
our community.
7. My way to work differs from hers in these ways:
Prefer to work under pressure & stress: the hard way.
When time is a key factor, decisions should be taken by few or
just one person.
One step at a time: one clear goal per day.
Realistic vision of situation rather than idealistic/positive views.
Consistent words = actions & vice versa.
Adaptable, the world changes every second.
8. In my personal opinion Selene = role model as leader and businesswomen
When worked with her at Urbi, I learned the most I can, & I really did.
Tomorrows business world, needs leaders rather than followers.
Rather than being a follower of her leadership style I consider my
self an apprentice that in the near future will overcome his tutor.