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The 10 Commandments of Leadership:

Understanding, Applying & Promoting Effective Leadership

Leadership

Lori Cox, CIA, CGAPIIA El Paso Chapter

March 27, 2014

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Agenda Recognize the traits of great leaders. Leadership Questions Explain common definitions of leadership. Identify Leadership Challenges Leadership Assessments Identify differences between leaders and

managers. Discuss the 10 Commandments of Leadership.

Leadership

When you think of the best leader you have encountered – what traits, skills, and/or attributes

did that leader possess?

Leadership Traits – The Positive

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When you think of a leader you encountered that was not the

best – what traits, skills, and/or attributes did that leader

exhibit?

Leadership Traits – The Issues

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1. Ethical leadership can help to prevent an organization’s failure.

2. There is a notable difference between being a manager and a leader.

3. Great leaders can be born or made, but usually it is a combination of both.

Leadership Questions…Agree or Disagree?

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4. Leadership is not determined by title but by actions.

5. There is no “right way” to lead in every situation.

6. Good leaders surround themselves with individuals who have the qualities they do not have.

Leadership Questions…Agree or Disagree?

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7. A great leader is liked by all. 8. The definition of a leader is

someone who has followers. 9. Auditors in organizations are

often looked at as leaders.

Leadership Questions…Agree or Disagree?

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Common Definition:

Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group

of individuals to achieve a common goal.

(Peter Northouse, 2007)

Leadership Defined

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Another Common Definition:

Leadership is a process of social influence which maximizes the

efforts of others towards achievement of a common goal.

(Kruse, 2011)

Leadership Defined

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Preferred Definition:

Leadership is the capacity to influence others by unleashing

their power and potential to impact the greater good.

(Blanchard et al., 2007)

Leadership Defined

External: From People and Situations Lack of funding and resources. Opposition from stakeholders. Interpersonal problems within the organization.

Organizational Culture & Climate

Lack of trust. Social, Economic, and Political Forces

Leadership Challenges

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Internal: From Within the Leader Fear Lack of confidence. Insecurity Impatience and Intolerance Beliefs and values. Personality traits and characteristics.

Leadership Challenges

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From Leadership Itself Demands and Responsibilities Motivating people and themselves.

Balancing the professional and personal.

Leadership Challenges

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When are challenges most obvious? When starting something new. When something is about to end.

When times are tough. During transitions. During a crises – personal or professional.

Leadership Challenges

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Coping with external challenges: Be proactive. Be creative. Face conflict squarely. Look for common ground. Look for opportunities to collaborate.

Leadership Challenges

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Coping with internal challenges: Listen Ask for feedback. Observe what is going on around you.

Reach out for help.

Leadership Challenges

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Coping with challenges from the leadership role itself: Revisit your vision Share the burden. Find a confidant or mentor. Make time for yourself.

Leadership Challenges

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Designed to: Provide feedback. Identify opportunities for improvement

and development. Remember:

No write or wrong answers. Leadership is a process and develops over

time and has many elements. An assessment is a tool – there is no one

assessment that will gauge performance 100% of the time.

Different situations may call for different leadership.

Leadership Assessments

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Manager vs. Leader19

Managers: Leaders:Administer InnovateImitate OriginateMaintain DevelopFocus on systems & structures.

Focus on people.

Control Inspire TrustShort range view. Long range perspective.Ask how and when. Ask what and why.Eye on the bottom line. Eye on the horizon.Accept the status quo. Challenge the status quo.Do things right. Do the right thing.

Leader vs. Manager

1. Make What Matters Really Matter

2. Practice What You Preach

3. Communicate with Care and Conviction

The 10 Commandments of Leadership

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4. Create the Involvement You Seek

5. Do Right by Those Who Do Right

6. Provide Employees With What They

Need to Succeed

The 10 Commandments of Leadership

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7. Confront Challenges with Courage

8. Let Differences Become Your Direction

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9. Strive to Serve Others

10. Go Forth and Prosper

The 10 Commandments of Leadership

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Discussed the traits of great leaders. Identified some leadership challenges and some

of the differences between leaders and managers.

Identify leadership strengths and improvement opportunities.

Reviewed some common definitions of leadership.

Discussed the 10 Commandments of Leadership.

Summary…

A person’s moral framework is only the third most important

factor in deciding what they will do.

Second, they look at their peers.And the most important is what

their boss does.

Closing Thoughts…

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Contact InformationLori CoxDirector, Internal AuditPima Community Collegelcox3@pima.edu