Core Competencies• Coaches and Develops: accurately assesses strengths and development needs of employees; gives timely, specific feedback and helpful coaching; provides challenging assignments and opportunities for development.• Builds Teams: thinks about talent strategically; takes ownership in his organization and his team members; ensures depth in talent and makes things happen when a team weakness is identified (with individuals and succession); flexible in managing a diverse group of direct reports.• Provides Leadership: is comfortable stepping into difficult situations, taking charge, and, making things happen; can live with any attending criticism and accepts with grace any comments made by those who may have had the same opportunity but lacked the courage.• Plans: recognizes that multi-unit leadership is more of a “thinking” job than a “doing” job and as such he thinks ahead and plans; is readily able to articulate solid plans to deal with key operational issues (talent shortages, labor issues, ensuring a return on investments)• Drives Execution: Demonstrates key behaviors such as drive and determination to achieve both results and success; can be counted upon to successfully meet and exceed goals; regularly pushes self and others for results; bottom-line oriented, persisting despite obstacles and opposition.• Uses Financial Acumen: Uses key financial indicators to measure performance; understands business unit’s financial contribution; identifies and evaluates alternatives using financial metrics.• Champions Change: Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches when addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates sound business and professional ethics; shows consistency with principles, values, and behaviors; builds trust with others through own authenticity and follow-through on commitments.