pearls of wisdom for effective leadership in public service...-theodore roosevelt. build your team...
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Pearls of Wisdom for Effective Leadership in Public Service
Presented by Eric K. Dargan
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Turn Off TV/News
Don't believe everything you see Don't buy into stereotypes
“You can always find a distraction if you’re looking for one.”- Tom Kite
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Be Confident
Confidence is Arrogance under control Exhibit the highest level at all times
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.“- Vince Lombardi
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Your Inner Circle Your values should mirror your five
closest friends Establish your personal Board of
Directors“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of
itself.” - Henry Ford
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Dream Don't sell products Sell hopes and dreams
“If I Can Do It You Can Too!” - Jim Smith, Jr.
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Kindness
Love and Care for your Employees
“They don’t care how much you know; until they know how much care.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Build Your Team• Hire likable people• Likeable people attract other people• Likeable people get mercy from others
“Employees are not your greatest asset. Employees with a flourishing mindset and skillset are your greatest asset.”- Hugh Blane
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You Cannot Please Everyone If you don't have haters, your vision is too
small There will always be people who don't
like you or the direction you're going
“If everything feels as though it’s under control you’re simply not going fast enough.”- Mario Andretti
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Mentorship
Mentor others Reach back and help someone else
"People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.” - Lewis Cass
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Perception Always look like success Dress for success Pass the “eyeball test”
"There is no passion to be found in playing small, settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” - Nelson Mandela
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Passion Find your niche and own it
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” - Marianne Williamson
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Character
Conduct yourself at the highest level at all times.
You never know who's watching God is always watching
“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” - Abraham Lincoln
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As a Man Thinketh… Thoughts become words Words become reality "I Speak Life"
“Your mind is the only thing you control exclusively. Don’t give it away too freely through useless arguments.” - Napoleon Hill
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YES (But Not Now)
Don't be afraid of the word NO Make your case without using the word
NO
“The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.” - Tony Blair
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Employees FirstBe a Servant Leader
“People cannot be managed. Inventories can be managed, but people must be led.” - H. Ross Perot
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Leaders vs Managers
• Inspires• Creates• Pro-active• Sets the Pace• Inspires Loyalty• Challenges the Status Quo• Initiates Change
• Controls• Administers• Reactive• Follows Procedures• Seek Discipline• Accepts Current Practice• Adjust to Change
“Being a leader doesn't require a title; having a title doesn't make you one.”- Unknown
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