ANVC Leadership Framework.pdf

A Visionary leader must be a forward thinker capable of identifying future trends, technological growth, and practice and societal needs. They should be inspirational in conveying a sense of followership and engagement among members, industry partners, and other strategic associates.

A Knowledgeable leader must be an authentic neurovascular clinical expert capable of identifying and developing organizational resources to support clinical practice excellence. They must have knowledge of global clinical practice issues and emerging international research capable of driving practice change.

An Emotionally Intelligent leader must have a strong capacity for self-awareness that ensures reflection on their ability to develop and maintain healthy personal and professional relationships with others. They must demonstrate trustworthiness, honesty, and integrity, promoting selflessness that ensures ANVC's best interests come before personal-professional gain.

A Global Citizen leader must integrate cultural and diversity awareness with personal reflection that acknowledges inherent biases that may limit the value of others' contributions or opportunities that arise. They must be excellent communicators that value networking with others, diverse thought and opinions, and demonstrate the ability to engage others in meaningful exchanges that promote ideas and methods to enrich Mission-based organizational resources.

The intersection of these attributes integrates each concept with another to further describe the ideal ANVC leader. The intersection of Visionary and Knowledgeable suggests a leader who supports ANVC as a Champion of Excellence. The intersection of Knowledgeable and Emotionally Intelligent suggests a leader who provides Insightful Guidance. The intersection of Emotionally Intelligent and Global Citizen suggests a leader who demonstrates Authentic Inclusiveness. The intersection of Global Citizen and Visionary suggests leadership that ensures International Relevancy.

ANVC's Leadership Framework provides a detailed overview of the 4 leadership attributes that must support the development and selection of future organizational leaders. It can be used to propose leadership interview questions and processes, as well as to set norms and values that support the organization and its committees, task forces, and strategic initiatives.