An Inspiring Guide to An Inspiring Guide to Effective LeadershipEffective Leadership

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Dr. Alvin B. Jackson, Jr.

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The word “leadership” is found in The word “leadership” is found in every modern language and in many every modern language and in many primitive ones. It can be traced back primitive ones. It can be traced back at least as far as ancient Egypt… In at least as far as ancient Egypt… In English, the word “ leader” is English, the word “ leader” is more than 1000 years old, and little more than 1000 years old, and little has changed from its Anglo-Saxon has changed from its Anglo-Saxon root, “laeder,” meaning “people on a root, “laeder,” meaning “people on a journey.” journey.”

- Karin Klenke- Karin Klenke

What makes people What makes people want to follow a want to follow a

leader?leader?

Why do people Why do people reluctantly comply reluctantly comply

with one leaderwith one leaderwhile passionately while passionately

following another to following another to thethe

ends of the earth?ends of the earth?

Leading vs. Leading vs. DominanceDominance

What is the differenceWhat is the differencebetween abetween a

Leader and a Manager?Leader and a Manager?

DominanceDominance

The dominant partner in a The dominant partner in a relationship or the dominant relationship or the dominant member of a group, who tends to member of a group, who tends to make decisions and give instructions make decisions and give instructions without being considerate of the without being considerate of the other partner or those that are other partner or those that are following.following.

What separates leadership What separates leadership theorists from successful theorists from successful

leaders who lead effectively leaders who lead effectively in the real world?in the real world?

The Answer lies in theThe Answer lies in the

Character QualitiesCharacter Qualitiesof the individual person!of the individual person!

How do leaders How do leaders become become

effective?effective?Leaders become effective because Leaders become effective because of who they are on the inside -- in of who they are on the inside -- in the qualities that make them up the qualities that make them up

as people.as people.

How do people How do people get to the get to the

highest level of highest level of Leadership?Leadership?

They have to develop theirThey have to develop their

personal traits from the inside personal traits from the inside out!out!

Successful LeadersSuccessful Leaders PASSIONATEPASSIONATE Possess CHARACTERPossess CHARACTER CHARISMACHARISMA COMMUNICATE FreelyCOMMUNICATE Freely Actively LISTENActively LISTEN Embrace DIVERSITY Embrace DIVERSITY Maintain SELF Maintain SELF

CONTROL CONTROL Value others Value others

PERCEPTIONPERCEPTION Are LOYAL to the TeamAre LOYAL to the Team Cultivate a “We Cultivate a “We

Environment”Environment”

RESPECT Individual strengths

EMPATHETIC to everyone

HONOR everyone Show

APPRECIATION Maintain a

POSITIVE attitude and pleasing personality

Cultivate CREATIVITY

Are FAIR and just to all

Have a VISION and action plan

Passion:Passion:

TAKE THIS LIFE AND LOVE TAKE THIS LIFE AND LOVE ITIT

Anyone can dabble, but once you’ve made that Anyone can dabble, but once you’ve made that commitment, your blood has that particular thing commitment, your blood has that particular thing

in it, and it’s very hard for people to stop you.in it, and it’s very hard for people to stop you.

—— Bill Cosby, ComedianBill Cosby, Comedian

The Four Truths about The Four Truths about PassionPassion

Passion Is the First Step to Achievement-Your Passion Is the First Step to Achievement-Your desire determines your destiny!desire determines your destiny!

Passion Increases Your Willpower-It is the Passion Increases Your Willpower-It is the fuel withinfuel within

Passion Changes You-Follow your passion Passion Changes You-Follow your passion instead of other’s perceptions and you won’t instead of other’s perceptions and you won’t help becoming a more dedicated and help becoming a more dedicated and productive personproductive person

Passion Makes the Impossible Possible-A fire Passion Makes the Impossible Possible-A fire in the heart lifts everything in your in the heart lifts everything in your life!life!

Character: Be a Piece of the Character: Be a Piece of the RockRock

Leadership Leadership is the capacity and is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.which inspires confidence.

Fleshing It Out:Fleshing It Out: How a leader How a leader deals with the circumstances of life deals with the circumstances of life tells you many things about his tells you many things about his character.character.

What must every person What must every person know about character?know about character?

Character is More than Talk.Character is More than Talk. Talent Is a Gift, but Character is a ChoiceTalent Is a Gift, but Character is a Choice Character Brings Lasting Success with Character Brings Lasting Success with

PeoplePeople Leaders Cannot Rise Above the Leaders Cannot Rise Above the

Limitations of Their CharacterLimitations of Their Character Character is…being BIGGER on the Character is…being BIGGER on the

INSIDEINSIDE

CharismaCharisma

Defined: Charisma is the ability to Defined: Charisma is the ability to draw people to youdraw people to you

Charisma can be developedCharisma can be developed

How to Attract Others to How to Attract Others to YOUYOU

Love LifeLove Life Put a “10” on Every Person’s HeadPut a “10” on Every Person’s Head Give People HopeGive People Hope Share YourselfShare Yourself

CommunicationCommunication

Developing excellent Communication Developing excellent Communication skills is absolutely essential to effective skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership.leadership.

Remember to:Remember to: Share knowledge and ideasShare knowledge and ideas Transmit a sense of urgency and Transmit a sense of urgency and

enthusiasm to othersenthusiasm to others Simplify your messageSimplify your message See the person, know your audienceSee the person, know your audience

TO CONNECT WITH THEIR HEARTS, TO CONNECT WITH THEIR HEARTS, USE YOUR EARSUSE YOUR EARS

The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.the people.

—— Woodrow Wilson, American PresidentWoodrow Wilson, American President Listen without interrupting Paraphrase what you have understood Clarify meaning by asking questions Resist jumping to conclusions Meet with people on their turf Make the time-open up your schedule Try to view the message through the eyes of the speaker

Closing the GapClosing the Gap

ListeningListening

LanguageLanguage

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCES CODEKNOW YOUR AUDIENCES CODEMaking the simple complicated is commonplace;Making the simple complicated is commonplace;

making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.that’s creativity.

—— Charles Mingus, Jazz MusicianCharles Mingus, Jazz Musician

See the person, Know your Audience Use descriptive words Speak to the Facts

Closing the GapClosing the Gap

EmotionEmotion

He that would govern others, first should be the He that would govern others, first should be the Master of himself.Master of himself.

—— Philip Massenger, Writer and ActorPhilip Massenger, Writer and Actor

Increase your awareness Take steps to maintain control Rethink your attitude-Be POSITIVE Recognize your patterns-Keep a journal

Closing the GapClosing the Gap

PerceptionPerception

You are only as wise as others perceive you to be.You are only as wise as others perceive you to be.

—— M. Shaun ColeM. Shaun Cole

Realize that what you hear isn’t necessarily what is said Be aware of the need to recognize and acknowledge the perceptions of your employees

Closing the GapClosing the Gap

Maintaining Self Control How are you on your worst day…or your How are you on your worst day…or your

best day?best day? How to Avoid Loosing ControlHow to Avoid Loosing Control

Take a step backTake a step back Tell yourself the facts-your observations and Tell yourself the facts-your observations and

feelingsfeelings Tell yourself the story-judgments, conclusions Tell yourself the story-judgments, conclusions

and attributions about the factsand attributions about the facts Question your emotions; give up the Question your emotions; give up the

assumption that your stories are factsassumption that your stories are facts

Positive AttitudePositive Attitude

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN,IF YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN,YOU CANYOU CAN

A successful man is one who can lay a firm A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundationfoundation

with the bricks others have thrown at him.with the bricks others have thrown at him.

—— David Brinkley, Television JournalistDavid Brinkley, Television Journalist

Positive AttitudesPositive Attitudes

It’s a ChoiceIt’s a Choice Attitudes Determine Attitudes Determine

ActionsActions Your People Are a Your People Are a

Mirror of Your AttitudeMirror of Your Attitude Maintaining a Good Maintaining a Good

Attitude is Easier Than Attitude is Easier Than Regaining OneRegaining One

Ask yourself…Is your glass half-full or

half-empty?

Improving Your AttitudesImproving Your Attitudes Feed yourself the right Feed yourself the right

foodfood Achieve a Goal every Achieve a Goal every

dayday Write it on your wallWrite it on your wall

Problem SolvingProblem Solving

YOU CAN’T LET YOUR PROBLEMSYOU CAN’T LET YOUR PROBLEMSBE A PROBLEMBE A PROBLEM

You can measure a leader by the problems he You can measure a leader by the problems he tackles.tackles.

He always looks for ones his own size.He always looks for ones his own size.

—— John C. MaxwellJohn C. Maxwell

Leaders with Good Problem Solving Leaders with Good Problem Solving Ability Demonstrate Five QualitiesAbility Demonstrate Five Qualities

1.1. Anticipate ProblemsAnticipate Problems

2.2. Accept the TruthAccept the Truth

3.3. See the Big PictureSee the Big Picture

4.4. Handle One Thing at a TimeHandle One Thing at a Time

5.5. They Don’t Give Up a Major They Don’t Give Up a Major Goal When They’re DownGoal When They’re Down

How to Improve YourHow to Improve YourProblem SolvingProblem Solving

Look for troubleLook for trouble Surround Yourself with Problem SolversSurround Yourself with Problem Solvers Develop a method-Use the TEACH Develop a method-Use the TEACH

ProcessProcessTTime—ime—spend time to discover the real issuespend time to discover the real issue

EExposure—xposure—find out what others have donefind out what others have done

AAssistance—ssistance—have your team study all angleshave your team study all angles

CCreativity—reativity—brainstorm multiple solutionsbrainstorm multiple solutions

HHit It—it It—implement the best solutionimplement the best solution

The most important single ingredient in the The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along formula of success is knowing how to get along

with peoplewith people

—— Theodore Roosevelt, American PresidentTheodore Roosevelt, American President

People don’t care how much you know, until they People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.know how much you care.

—— John C. MaxwellJohn C. Maxwell

Relationships:Relationships:

IF YOU GET ALONG,IF YOU GET ALONG,THEY’LL GO ALONGTHEY’LL GO ALONG

Manage and CultivateManage and CultivateGood RelationshipsGood Relationships

Have a Leaders HeadHave a Leaders Head-- Understand how people feel Understand how people feel and thinkand think

Have a Leader’s Heart-Have a Leader’s Heart- Love PeopleLove People

Extend a Leader’s Hand-Extend a Leader’s Hand- Help PeopleHelp People

IF YOU WON’T CARRY THE BALL,IF YOU WON’T CARRY THE BALL,YOU CAN’T LEAD THE TEAMYOU CAN’T LEAD THE TEAM

A Success on any major scale requires you to accept A Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility…In the final analysis,responsibility…In the final analysis,

the one quality that all successful people have is the ability to the one quality that all successful people have is the ability to take on responsibility.take on responsibility.

—— Michael Korda, Editor-in-chief of Simon & SchusterMichael Korda, Editor-in-chief of Simon & SchusterCharacteristics of PeopleCharacteristics of PeopleWho Embrace ResponsibilityWho Embrace Responsibility They Get the Job Done-They think of themselves as self-

employed They are willing to go the Extra Mile They are Driven by Excellence They Produce Regardless of the Situation

ResponsibilityResponsibility

Security: Security:

COMPETENCE NEVER COMPENSATES COMPETENCE NEVER COMPENSATES FOR INSECURITYFOR INSECURITY

No man will make a great leader who wants No man will make a great leader who wants

to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.

—— Andrew Carnegie, IndustrialistAndrew Carnegie, Industrialist

Insecure Leaders Have the Insecure Leaders Have the Following TraitsFollowing Traits

They don’t provide security for They don’t provide security for othersothers

They take more from people than They take more from people than they givethey give

They continually Limit their best They continually Limit their best peoplepeople

They continually Limit the They continually Limit the organizationorganization

Improving your SecurityImproving your Security

Know yourselfKnow yourself Give away the Give away the

creditcredit Get some helpGet some help

Self Discipline: Self Discipline:

THE FIRST PERSON YOU LEAD IS YOUTHE FIRST PERSON YOU LEAD IS YOU

The first and best victory is to The first and best victory is to conquer self.conquer self.

—— Plato, PhilosopherPlato, Philosopher

Leaders for whomLeaders for whomSelf-Discipline is an assetSelf-Discipline is an asset

Develop and Follow Your PrioritiesDevelop and Follow Your Priorities Make a Disciplined Lifestyle Your Make a Disciplined Lifestyle Your

GoalGoal Challenge Your ExcusesChallenge Your Excuses Remove Rewards Until the Job is Remove Rewards Until the Job is

DoneDone Stay Focused on ResultsStay Focused on Results

TO GET AHEAD, PUT OTHERS FIRSTTO GET AHEAD, PUT OTHERS FIRST

The true leader serves. Serves people. The true leader serves. Serves people. Serves their best interests, and in so Serves their best interests, and in so

doing will not always be popular, may not doing will not always be popular, may not always impress. But because true leaders always impress. But because true leaders

are motivated by loving concern rather are motivated by loving concern rather than a desire for personal glory, they are than a desire for personal glory, they are

willing to pay the price.willing to pay the price.—— Eugene B. Habecker, AuthorEugene B. Habecker, Author

ServenthoodServenthood

Servant Leaders…Servant Leaders… Put Others Ahead of Their Own AgendaPut Others Ahead of Their Own Agenda Possess the Confidence to ServePossess the Confidence to Serve Initiate Service to OthersInitiate Service to Others Are Not Position-ConsciousAre Not Position-Conscious Serve Out of LoveServe Out of Love

Turning Words into Action…Turning Words into Action… Perform small acts of kindness Learn to walk slowly through the crowd-circulate at a

function to connect with others Move into action-Start serving others!

Vision…Vision…YOU CAN SEIZE ONLYYOU CAN SEIZE ONLYWHAT YOU CAN SEEWHAT YOU CAN SEE

The future belongs to those who see The future belongs to those who see possibilities.possibilities.

—— John Sculley, Former CEO of Pepsi and Apple Computer John Sculley, Former CEO of Pepsi and Apple ComputerWhat does Vision do for a Leader?What does Vision do for a Leader? Vision is EVERYTHING to the Leader Vision LEADS the Leader Vision DRAWS the Leader forward Vision fuels the FIRE within Vision paints the TARGET Vision FUELS the Leaders Followers

Making Vision a part of Your LifeMaking Vision a part of Your Life

Vision Starts WithinVision Starts Within Vision Draws on Vision Draws on

Your HistoryYour History Vision Meets Vision Meets

Other’s Needs-it is Other’s Needs-it is far reachingfar reachingVision Helps You Gather Resources because it is attracting, challenging and unites people