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Leadership is Everyone’s Business
Leadership is Everyone’s Business
“No institution can possibly survive if it needs geniuses or supermen to manage it. It must be organized in such a way as to be able to get along under a leadership composed of average human beings.”
~ Peter Drucker
The Objectives of This ClassThe Objectives of This Class
Define leadership.Share some facts.Look at relationship between Leaders and followers.
Explore a leadership model.Focus on Authentic Leadership.
Leaders vs. ManagersLeaders vs. Managers
ManagersAdministerMaintainControlShort-term viewAsk “How” and “When”ImitateAccept status quo
Do things right
LeadersInnovateDevelopInspireLong-term viewAsk “Why” and “What”OriginateChallenge the status
quoDo the right things
Why is Leadership Important?Why is Leadership Important?
For crisis situations
For organizational performance
For employee job satisfaction
For successful management
QuestionQuestion
What
is
LEADERSHIP?
AnswerAnswerLeadership is the influencing process of leaders and followers
to achieve objectives through action.
Key Elements of LeadershipKey Elements of Leadership
LeadershipLeadership
InfluenceInfluence
OrganizationalOrganizationalObjectivesObjectives
PeoplePeopleChangeChange
Relationships
The Interactional Framework for Analyzing Leadership
The Interactional Framework for Analyzing Leadership
Figure 2-1
Leader!Leader!
Figure 2-1
Universal Positive Leadership TraitsUniversal Positive Leadership Traits
Trustworthy Just Honest Foresighted Plans Ahead Encouraging Informed Excellence Oriented Positive Dynamic Motive arouser
Confidence Builder Motivational Dependable Coordinator Intelligent Decisive Effective Bargainer Win-win problem solver Administratively skilled Communicative Team Builder
A Leader Brings…A Leader Brings…
Intelligence Personality/Traits
Values Motives Goals
Knowledge Experience
Skills/ Competencies
SO…WHO ARE YOU?
SO…WHO ARE YOU?
In which box
is your
strength?
Followers – just a littleFollowers – just a little
Figure 2-1
Focus on FollowersFocus on Followers“The task of the leader is to get his people from
where they are to where they have not been.” ~ Henry Kissenger
Performance
Satisfaction
Motivation
Groups & Teams
FollowershipFollowership
You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless
you know how to follow, too.
Sam Rayburn
Speaker of the House
1961
Do We Have a Clear Picture?Do We Have a Clear Picture?
Leaders usually contribute < 20%We are in constant Back and ForthMore time following – 70-90% of our
livesMost discussion center on leadership
rather than 80-90% doing the work.
Leadership is an influence relationship among leaders
and followers who intend real changes that reflect their
shared purposes.
Rost
Definition of FollowershipDefinition of Followership
The willingness to cooperate in working towards the
accomplishment of the group mission, to demonstrate a high
degree of teamwork and to build cohesion among the group.
Kelley
ComplimentaryComplimentary
Leaders and followers share a common purpose
There is a shared sense of power between the two
Mutual engagementSeamless relationship
SheepSheep
Passive/UncriticalDo Not Play An Active RoleSimply Comply With Any Order Given
Yes PeopleYes People
Active FollowersReadily Carry Out OrdersAlways Says What He Thinks the Leader Wants to Hear
SurvivorsSurvivors
Right in the MiddleRarely Committed to Work Group
Don’t Make WavesMediocre Performers Clogging the Arteries of an Organization
Alienated FollowersAlienated Followers
Passive/CriticalFestering Wounds in an Organization
Criticize At Will, But Never Offer Constructive Support
Effective FollowersEffective Followers
Active/CriticalThe Ideal FollowerReflect on Organization GoalsNot Hesitant to Bring Concerns to Leader
What Followers WantWhat Followers WantBe predictableBe understandingBe enthusiasticSet the exampleShow supportGet out of the officeKeep promisesPraise generouslyHold your fireAlways be fair
The Leadership ChallengeThe Leadership Challenge
Kouzes and PosnerLeadership is a ProcessWhen the Situation Calls For It – Be Ready
Leading Others in Times of Uncertainty
The Leadership ChallengeThe Leadership ChallengeFIVE EASY STEPS
1. Model the Way
2. Inspire a Shared Vision
3. Enable Others to Act
4. Challenge the Process
5. Encourage the Heart
The Leadership ChallengeThe Leadership ChallengeConclusion
Leadership
Is
Everyone’s
Business
Authentic LeadershipAuthentic Leadership
Undertitled
Your title doesn’t reflect all you do or all you accomplish
SUPREME COMMANDER
Authentic LeadershipAuthentic Leadership
We can be a leader
Leadership is shown through our everyday activities and
the way we influence the lives of those around us!
Authentic LeadershipAuthentic Leadership
QUALITIESActive with purpose rather than getting bogged down by
mindless activityCaring about and listening to
others
Authentic LeadershipAuthentic Leadership
QUALITIES Looking for ways to
ENCOURAGE the contributions and development of others rather than focusing solely on personal
achievements Creating a legacy of
accomplishment and contribution in everything they do
Authentic LeadershipAuthentic Leadership
DEFINITION
Leadership is a Positive Influence
MOTIVATOR
Passion
Authentic LeadershipAuthentic Leadership
Measure of a Leader Do you shape your life and career? Do you inspire or influence others?
Do you work to achieve specific goals by working with or coordinating efforts
of others?
Leadership Is Yours!Leadership Is Yours!
Make
the
Choice!