Leaders Are Agents Of Change
-
Upload
kathleen-schafer -
Category
Business
-
view
288 -
download
1
Transcript of Leaders Are Agents Of Change
Presentation 10
Leadership Starts with YouThere are two parties, the establishment and
the movement. Ralph Waldo EmersonNothing happens without engaging a group
of people in making a differenceYou must engage people through strategic
dreams
Leaders are Agents of ChangeSeek to always strive for the best
Add value to people’s livesDemonstrate a different approach (can’t be
imitated)Be flexible and willing to work with others to
create the best change
Leaders are Bold Set unreasonable expectations Be willing to redefine politics Create a cause, not a campaign Listen to revolutionary voices Be open to new ideas Be open to new sources of resources Be open to talent from all sectors Encourage risk-taking Grow organically Share success with others
Leaders Empower Others. . . people become motivated when you guide
them to the source of their own power. Anita RoddickPower: ability to get others to do what you
want them to doLeadership: ability to influence others to use
their power to move toward a shared vision and goal
Sources of PowerLegitimate authorityCoercionRewardExpertisePersonal referenceIn the long run, all enduring and effective
relationships, including those between leaders and followers, are voluntary and reciprocal
Principles of InfluenceSee others as alliesClarify your goals, what you wantDetermine what the other person wantsDetermine what value you can giveDetermine if there is a foundation for
exchangeSelect a basic for exchange and continue
until it is reciprocal
Leadership CurrenciesInspirational-based: vision, excellence,Task-related: resources, informationPosition-based: recognition, visibility,
networksRelationship-based: understanding,
acceptance, personal support
Creating ChangeOvercome denial
Too often people what to: Deny message Deny messenger Deny ability to do anything (empowerment) Deny relevance of message
Leading ChangeCreate a sense of urgencyCreate a guiding coalitionCreate clear vision and strategyOvercommunicateReorganize to remove barriers to changeCelebrate short-term victoriesConsolidate wins into initiativesIncorporate changes into the culture
Leaders Empower Their TeamsTo achieve goals
Must build an organizationMust invest in the human resourcesMust give people the right toolsMust communicate effectively about servicesMust meet the needs of the communityMust look everywhere to find common ground
Leadership Create OrganizationsMission statement: why are you here?Vision statement: where are you going?Values statement: how will you do what you
do?Strategy: what path will you take?Short-term goals: what are the next steps?