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Competency. Character. Trust.

Gwen Graham Published: 2024-12-19 Last updated: 2024-12-19
Gwen Graham on leadership, competency, and character

Key moments

0:05

"There's two things that matter a lot, I think, in a leader. Competency and character."

0:27

"Almost half of the Floridians today are really struggling, and that's so sad. We can do better."

0:44

"The governing partnership will benefit the state of Florida. And honored to be able to do so."

What leadership means

This video lays out the kind of leadership Florida needs. Competency. Character. Trust.

Who it serves

Families across Florida who are struggling deserve leaders who work for them. See the full statement at 0:27.

Transcript

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0:00 There's two things that matter a lot, I think, in a leader. Competency and character.
0:06 And my dad had both of those. David has both of those.
0:10 If I may be so bold, I believe I have both of those.
0:14 People can trust you. They can trust what you say. They can trust that you're going to work hard for them.
0:20 And that you have the ability to think through, what is the office that you wish to serve in or that you're serving in?
0:24 What can you do as someone in that office to, again, be a positive, whether it's for the environment or for education or getting costs down?
0:31 Almost half of the Floridians today are really struggling, and that's so sad.
0:36 We can do better, and leadership does matter in helping us get there.
0:41 Here I am today, proudly being able to stand with David as someone that I respect so much.
0:47 And I know that together, the governing partnership will benefit the state of Florida.
0:53 And honored to be able to do so.

Related questions

What does competency mean in leadership?

Competency is the ability to think through the scope of an office and use it to deliver positive change. Whether it's lowering costs, protecting the environment, or strengthening education, competent leaders understand what they can do and get it done. See 0:20 in the video for Gwen Graham's full explanation.

Why does character matter in a governor?

Character means people can trust you. Trust what you say. Trust you'll work for them. Without character, leadership becomes transactional. With it, leadership builds partnerships that serve everyone. See 0:14 in the video for more.

What does a governing partnership look like?

A governing partnership is built on mutual respect and shared commitment. It means both leaders bring competency and character to the work, and both focus on delivering for the people they serve. See 0:47 for Gwen Graham's statement on this partnership.

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Leadership matters

Florida deserves leaders with both competency and character, working for every family that's struggling today.