LEADERSHIP AT ANY LEVEL Nancy Brooks, MPA
What is Leadership? 2
lead er ship noun \ˈlē-dər-ˌship\ : a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc. : the time when a person holds the position of leader : the power or ability to lead other people 3
LEADERSHIP QUOTES A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. Martin Luther King, Jr. The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. Ken Blanchard 4
LEADERSHIP QUOTES Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. Eisenhower Dwight D. Leadership is about persuasion, presentation and people skills. Shiv Khera 5
LEADERSHIP QUOTES The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. Ralph Nader 6
LEADERSHIP QUOTES 7
LEADERSHIP IT S MUCH MORE THAN POSITION Leadership is a state that individuals might enter and exit at various times in their work lives. Leadership can be shared and enacted by multiple people simultaneously. As organizations engage in more complex, dynamic, and creative work, they will rely more and more on leadership from all levels. 8
LEADERSHIP IT S MUCH MORE THAN A POSITION Succession Planning for the sustainability of the organization 9
LEADERSHIP When are you a leader? 10
AUTHORITY IS NOT NECESSARILY LEADERSHIP Types of Authority Delegated Implied Apparent Limited 11
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? Qualities traditionally associated with leadership Intelligence Toughness Determination Vision Are insufficient 12
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? Five Traits/Skills for Effective Leadership Self Awareness Self-Regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skill 13
Self-Awareness Having a deep and realistic understanding of one s emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, and drives Having a understanding of his or her values and goals 14
SELF-AWARENESS How to recognize self-awareness? Able to speak accurately and openly about their emotions and the impact they have on their work Self-deprecating sense of humor Are comfortable talking about their limitations and strengths and desire constructive criticism 15
SELF-AWARENESS How to recognize selfawareness? Self-confidence Have a firm grasp of their capabilities Know when to ask for help Won t ask for a challenge they know they can t handle along 16
SELF-AWARENESS Leaders are constantly required to make judgment calls that require a candid assessment of capabilities their own and those of others. 17
Self-Regulation The ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods The propensity to suspend judgment to think before acting 18
SELF-REGULATION Benefits of Self- Regulation Able to create environment of trust and fairness Comfortable with ambiguity Openness to change Integrity an ability to say no to impulsive urges 19
Motivation A passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status A propensity to pursue goals with energy and persistence 20
MOTIVATION How to recognize motivation Strong desire to achieve Optimistic, even in the face of failure Commitment to the organization 21
Empathy The ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people Skilled in treating people according to their emotional reactions 22
EMPATHY Empathy is an Important component of leadership Increasing use of teams Rapid pace of change/globalization Growing need to retain talent 23
Social Skills Proficiency in managing relationships and building networks An ability to find common ground and build rapport Friendliness with a purpose 24
SOCIAL SKILLS How to recognize social skill Adept at managing teams Expert persuaders Excellent collaborators Good at leading change 25
HOW TO BE A LEADER AT ANY LEVEL Become a person of influence 26
INFLUENCE 27
HOW TO BE A LEADER AT ANY LEVEL Know yourself and seek self-improvement Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions Knock your responsibilities out of the park 28
HOW TO BE A LEADER AT ANY LEVEL Seize leadership opportunities no matter how small Look for the white space Find role models Build relationships Help you boss succeed 29
HOW TO BE A LEADER AT ANY LEVEL Be professional Be loyal to the organization Perform selfless service Be proficient and able to train others Know your organization Set goals 30
HOW TO BE A LEADER AT ANY LEVEL Communicate Develop positive morale in organization Mentor others 31
Develop Leaders 32
DEVELOPING LEADERS Succession Planning Identify high-potential employees Mentor Cross- functional training Professional development opportunities 33
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