Bionic Traits
Brown Water
Transformative Leadership Qualities
100

Set an imaginative aspiration and bold direction. 

Fail fast, scale fast. 

Win with others.

What is Rethinking the Art of Possible

100

This "wheated" bourbon is best known for its distinctive red wax dipped bottles.

What is Makers Mark (Greg's Mark is an acceptable answer) 

100

This quality requires reflective thought and the developing a deep understanding of who one is.

What is Self-Awareness

200

Nudge for the right behaviors. 

Lead by doing. 

Hire for character, train for mastery.

What is Moving from Managing to Enabling

200

This distillery was named after this Kentucky River crossing in Frankfort, Ky.

What is Buffalo Trace

200

These leaders are courageously imperfect and regularly exhibit integrity, vision, and compassion in a way that awakens and inspires others.

What is Authentic

300

Insist on technology fluency

Unleash transparency by using technology

Understand the balance between people and technology.   

HARNESS THE FULL POWER OF TECHNOLOGY

300

This bourbon is named after its recipe that utilizes four distinct yeast strains.

What is Four Roses

300

Leaders enlist the engagement of those they lead. Convening important conversations that include diverse stakeholders  

What is Collaborative

400

Be the purpose champion.

Bring your humanity to work. 

Personalize purpose for your people 

TRANSLATE PURPOSE INTO ACTION

400

This master distiller, known as the "Father of Bourbon", is believed to be the first distiller to age his corn-based whiskey in charred oak barrels.  

Who is Elijah Craig

400

Leaders with this quality learn how to develop, empower, and mobilize staff & networks allowing for the emergence of ideas/actions, which often lead to social, cultural, and systemic change.

What is Interdependence

500

Combines tech with the "flexibility, adaptability, and comprehensive experience of humans" to create a "superhuman enterprise."

What is a "Bionic Company" 

500

The corks on these bourbon bottles depict horses in various stages the Kentucky Derby.

What is Blantons.

500

Leaders with this quality are constantly learning and listening to others. They do not get too comfortable. Knowing that they do not have all the answers enables them to be more flexible.

What is Humility