Designed by: Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) JCI Nigeria 360-Degree! The art of leading from the Middle.

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) whodunnit? Three of these statements are untrue, so whodunnit? Mr Red: "Mr Blue did it." Mr Blue: "Mr Red did it." Mr Green: "Mr Blue's telling the truth." Mr Yellow: "Mr Green's not lying. Mr. Blue Did it!

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) At the end of the course participants will: Understand the need to see deeper and discover their leadership qualities; Understand the concept of leading from where ever in hierarchy; Know how to influence effectively; Be ready to be a 360 degree Leader! Course Objective

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Stand up and Share with us Name: NOM and / or LOM: Profession: Position in Office / LOM: Your definition of 360 degree! Self Introduction

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Programme Introduction -Leadership -Inward looking 360-degree Leadership Defined Values of 360 degree Leadership Red Alert Final Thoughts

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Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) a leader is…

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Spot the Difference…Look Inwards! Excercise Excercise

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Leaders or leaders

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Leadership is... Probably Not what or where you think it is!

Designed by: Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) JCI Nigeria 360 degree Leadership

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Discussion Discussion Task 1: You have just found a magic wand that allows you to change three work related activities. You can change anything you want. How would you change yourself, your job, your boss, coworkers, an important project, etc.? The Magic Wand

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Leading down those you're responsible for Leading up those you're accountable to Lateral leadership your peers Self Leadership you! 360-degree Leadership

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) 360-degree Leadership Leadership from the Middle

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Discussion Discussion Task 2: Your magic wand gave you another opportunity…Make a wish! Discuss what you would change if you become the boss for a month. The Magic Wand

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) How do I lead when am not the boss?

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Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Values of a 360 degree Leader –A Leadership Team is more effective than just one Leader –Leaders are needed at every level of the organization. –Leading successfully at one level is a qualifier for leading at the next level. –Good leaders in the middle make better leaders at the top. –360-Degree Leaders possess qualities every organization needs

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Leadership Values… A Leadership Team is more effective than just one Leader –Leaders Build Teams –Leaders shape their people into desired team –Secure Leaders empower their teams –Experienced Leaders Listen to the team –Team Leaders produce more leaders

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Leaders are needed at every level of the organization: What happens when there are no leaders? –Vision Lost –Decision delayed –Multiple Agendas –Conflict extension –Reduced productivity Leadership Values…

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) 21 Leading successfully at one level is a qualifier for leading at the next level: –Leadership Is a journey that starts where you are, not where you want to be –Required Leadership skills are same, regardless of position –Greater responsibilities come after handling small ones well –Leading current level well creates opportunities for next level. Leadership Values…

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) 22 Good leaders in the middle make better leaders at the top: –Add a new leader, get others better. –Created leaders at the middle add value to those above them –Created leaders at the middle release Top level leaders to focus on their main functions –Created leaders motivate Top to grow higher –Created leaders give Organisation a future! Leadership Values…

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Degree Leaders possess qualities every organization needs –Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to change. –Discernment: Understands the real issues. –Security: Finds identity in self, not position. –Service: Gains fulfilment in serving everyone. –Maturity: Puts the team before self. –Resourcefulness: Finds creative ways to make things happen. –Communication: Links to all levels of the organization. Leadership Values…

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Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) ‘Human nature exaggerates yesterday, overestimates tomorrow, and underestimates today’ John Maxwell

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) The Position Myth – “I can’t lead if I am not at the top.” The Destination Myth – “When I get to the top, then I’ll learn to lead.” The Influence Myth – “If I were on top, then people would automatically follow me.” The Inexperience Myth – “When I get to the top, I’ll be in control.”

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) The Freedom Myth – “When I get to the top, I’ll no longer be limited.” The Potential Myth – “I can’t reach my potential if I’m not the top leader.” The All-or-Nothing Myth – “If I can’t get to the top, then I won’t try to lead’’

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Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Being a 360-Degree Leader is about more than just doing a good job now and making things easier today for the people working above and below you. It is about making sure the organization has a chance to be good tomorrow too. As you teach others to perform 360-Degree Leadership, you will be giving the organization greater depth as well as strength. You will be helping to raise the bar in such a way that everybody wins. 29

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Organizations rise and fall on the merit of their leadership—at every level. Successful organizations cannot afford to wait until someone gets “to the top” to start leading. They need 360° leaders nowThey need 360° leaders now. competent leaders at every levelThe common denominator of thriving organisation is the presence of competent leaders at every level of their structures. 30

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Becoming a 360-Degree Leader isn’t easy. It takes a lot of work, and it doesn’t happen overnight. But it is worth every bit of the effort. The better 360-Degree Leader you become, the greater impact you will be able to make. 31

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) 32 and finally, just dive in!

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) Leadership, like swimming cannot be learnt by reading about it! Henry Minzberg 33

Adetola Sogbesan, ITF 121 (JCI Nigeria) 34 Thank You!