Last month, FAST COMPANY blogger David Gardner shared a memorial tribute to Paul L Locatelli, SJ, the president of Santa Clara University who passed away after a two-month illness.  Father Locatelli was something of a legend in Northern California; I had heard of his talents in management and fundraising, but this eloquent eulogy by Mr Gardner explored the qualities of Father Locatelli's style in a way I hadn't seen.  Please take a moment to read it.

Here are the basics of Father Locatelli's approach to leadership, as captured by Mr Gardner, that I took away and will keep in front of me.

• Commit fully to your company, from vision, to strategy, to execution
• Make commitments, not promises
• Be relentless in pursuing your goals and don't lose heart
• Keep speeches short and idle time shorter, all the while moving to the next thing
• Make a list and get it done
• Feed your physical, mental and spiritual selves equally
• Pay attention to the people in your circles by engaging wholeheartedly with them; make time for them always
• Listen intently
• When someone asks for help, find a way to do it without hesitation
• Emphasize the opportunities in life
• Look for a value that serves others as well as yourself and honor it through optimal performance