the art of leadership irma molinares school relations director, ecmc
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The Art of LeadershipIrma Molinares
School Relations Director, ECMC
Agenda
Definition of Leadership
Leadership style
Quiz
Manager vs. Leader Common activities
Attributes of a Leader
Expectations of a leader
The leadership challenge
Leadership is defined as influencing others to work diligently toward achieving their goals.
1.Clearly stating your vision!
2.Explaining your plan for attaining your vision!
3.Instilling confidence and optimism!
4.Expressing confidence in those you lead!!!
Leadership Styleis a leader's approach to provide direction, implement plans, and motivate people.
Take the test and be as honest as you
can, only you will see the results
Know your strengths & weaknesse
s
Evaluate the results. Do you agree?
Leadership Style Quiz
Leadership Style Quiz
0 = never true for me1 = hardly ever true for me2 = sometimes true for me3 = fairly often true for me
4 = frequently if not always true
This quiz aims to identify the styles you use most or least. Below are some statements about different
behaviors. Indicate in the space provided how much these describe you, by scoring them from 0 – 4
Quiz Evaluation
Scoring
Add up all your scores for all
ODD # statements
_________
Add up all your scores for all
EVEN # statements
________
Quiz Evaluation
Odd Higher - Your current style is probably high in credibility, leadership, strategic networking, innovating thinking, and achieving targets.
Even Higher - Your current style is probably high in approachability, people skills, information gathering, and problem solving.
Odd/Even Closer - Your balance of credibility and approachability means you probably have valuable talent for being a liaison or mediator, as well as radiating qualities of charismatic leadership
Managers vs. LeadersManagers
Focus on things
Do things right
Plan
Organize
Direct
Control
Follows the rules
Leaders
Focus on people
Do the right things
Inspire
Influence
Motivate
Build
Shape entities
Common Activities
Planning Manager
Planning
Budgeting
Sets targets
Establishes detailed steps
Allocates resources
Leader
Devises strategy
Sets direction
Creates vision
Organizing
Manager
Creates structure
Job descriptions
Staffing
Hierarchy
Delegates
Training
Leader
Gets people on board for strategy
Communication
Networks
Leading
Manager
Solves problems
Negotiates
Brings to consensus
Leader
Empowers people
Cheerleader
Controlling
Manager
Implements control systems
Performance measures
Identifies variances
Fixes variances
Leader
Motivate
Inspire
Gives sense of accomplishment
Character Is
Power!
- Booker T. Washington
Difference Between Skills and Character
Success is:Leadership is:
10% inspiration 10% skill
90% perspiration 90% character
Expectations of a Leader
Attributes of a Leader
Guiding vision: Effective leaders know what they want to do, and have the strength of character to pursue their objectives in the face of opposition and in spite of failures. The effective leader establishes achievable goals.
Passion: Effective leaders believe passionately in their goals. They have a positive outlook on who they are, and they love what they do. Their passion for life is a guiding star for others to follow, because they radiate promise!
Integrity: Because they know who they are, effective leaders are also aware of their weaknesses. They only make promises they can follow through on.
Honesty: Leaders convey an aura of honesty in both their professional and their personal lives.
Trust: Effective leaders earn the trust of their followers and act on behalf of their followers.
Attributes of a Leader Curiosity: Leaders are learners. They wonder about every aspect of
their charge. They find out what they need to know in order to pursue their goals.
Risk: Effective leaders take calculated risks when necessary to achieve their objectives. If a mistake is made, the effective leader will learn from the mistake and use it as an opportunity to explore other avenues.
Dedication: The effective leader is dedicated to his or her charge, and will work tirelessly on behalf of those following. The leader gives himself or herself entirely to the task when it is necessary.
Charisma: This may be the one attribute that is the most difficult to cultivate. It conveys maturity, respect for your followers, compassion, a fine sense of humor, and a love of humanity. The result is that leaders have the capability to motivate people to excel.
Listening: Leaders Listen! This is the most important attribute of all, listen to your followers.
The Leadership Challenge
Focus on the individual members and the team
Provide staff the opportunity to develop and utilize their talents and strengths
Listen to employee’s concerns
Allocate the right resources for the right project, at the right time
Specify standards and expectations
Delegate responsibility through empowerment
Let employees and stakeholders identify their own interests and abilities
Lead by example: set the standard for excellence
Overall, Others Must . . .
. . . Trust you!
. . . Have faith in
you!
. . . Believe in you!
Take Your Place!!!
This is your assignment, your role, and your responsibility as a facilitative leader.
Facilitative Leaders
Facilitative leaders coach,
mentor, sponsor, teach,
and lead.
- Lao-Tzu
Irma MolinaresSchool Relations Director
ECMC
407-408-5899