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Leading Leaders
David Maurer, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.), PMP
PMIWDC Fairview Park
19 August 2010
"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible."
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Leading Leaders
Developing commitment and buy-in Achieving sustainment Managing change Dealing with change-resistant leaders
The effective development of new leaders and the sustained growth of existing leaders are FORCE MULTIPLIERS!
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Expectations of the Subordinate Leader
Autonomy Latitude Decision-making authority Limited or reasonable reporting requirements Seat and voice at the table
Offer input Share insights Leverage experience
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Expectations of the Senior Leader
Meet or exceed requirements Contribute at higher level Anticipate emerging requirements Identify and manage risk Freedom from hand-holding (fire and forget) Understand the organization Represent the organization and its interests Follow well
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High Performers/High Potential Harvard Business Review – May 2010
1 in 3 High Potential employees – not 100% giving effort
1 in 4 believe he/she will be elsewhere in a year
1 in 5 has personal aspirations at odds with the firm’s plans for them
21% of employees = “highly disengaged” in 2009 (up from 8% in 2007)
70% of High Performers lack critical attributes essential for future success
High Performers/High Potential
Only 30% of today’s High Performers are also High Potentials
Bridge the Gap to Achieve Success
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Role of Senior Management
Senior “manager” or senior “leader?” Informed vs. Involved Expect vs. Inspect Establish goals in coordination with direct
report Set and maintain expectations Check on progress - updates Offer guidance Employ “interest-based” leadership
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Leadership Labs
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Fundamental Leadership PrinciplesTaught at West Point
Ethics – forms the basis of leadership Communicating – primary skill for leaders Teamwork – must think “group success” Developing Other Leaders – assuring the future Delegating – expanding your reach Planning – when to follow/when to abandon Learning from Failure – perhaps
our greatest teacher
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Communicating to junior leaders
The Plan No plan survives first contact with the enemy
The Why The Commander’s Intent The Conditions and Circumstances The Left, Right, Front, Rear and Support
Elements The Expectations
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Developing Other Leaders
“…the true measure of a leader is found in the eyes of your direct reports, the embrace of your spouse and the hearts of your children”
COL Tom Kail, combat leader
Our leadership can affect hundreds, if not thousands of other people.
Just Turn Around!
“I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to grow more leaders, not more followers.” Ralph Nader
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Some Additional Thoughts
A’s hire A’s while B’s hire C’s Not passengers on a cruise ship – we are
crew members on a battleship People don’t care what you know until they
know how much you care Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit
their bosses The bucket Pointing your thumb
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The Backbone to Leadership
20 Po nts for Success
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Leading Leaders
Always Act with Integrity and Honesty: Always
Respond: “Respondability”
Anticipate: Over the horizon
Follow-up: “An action passed…”
Identify Problems and Solutions: Where is your value?
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Leading Leaders
Demonstrate Personal Accountability: It’s YOURS!
Work Hard: “If it were easy, everyone would do it”
Show a Sense of Urgency: Pep!
Foster Personal Discipline: Set the bar high for yourself
Lead by Example and Follow Well and Faithfully: Always on parade
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Leading Leaders
Be Loyal in All Directions: It is expected and should be
Be Clear and Consistent: Confusion impedes progress Counsel well, be specific
Show Gratitude and Respect for Others: Platinum Rule
Build Teamwork and Collaboration: You are rarely alone. Extend your reach
Promote a Common Purpose: Focus on every opportunity It’s a long baseball season BUT every game counts (60/42/60)
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Leading Leaders
Infuse Passion: Check for a pulse
Cultivate Your Reputation: Its all you have
Display a Seriousness of Purpose and a Sense of Humor: Study, learn and apply. Ease tensions, don’t create them
Continue to Grow: Your own responsibility (point the thumb)
Care for Those in Your Charge: An honor to lead
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Questions?
Thank You