Leading in the 21st Century: Powerful, Battle-Tested Strategies that Create Winning Organizations Joe DeAntona US Army Colonel (Retired)

Agenda Recognizing Potential in the Young Work Force Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Discussing Career Leader Development Early and Often

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Recognizing Potential in the Young Work Force They know how to pick themselves up after failing They accept responsibility for their actions They effectively manage their time without supervision They serve as “Informal” Leaders amongst their peers Skills that give Emerging Work Force an Advantage In the 60s, 70s, 80s -> College Education In the 90s, 00s -> Computer Skills In the 10s, 20s -> ??

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Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Define and embrace an understood set of “Values” Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders Embrace Diversity Explain “Why” Create opportunities for growth outside the office setting Publicly recognize exceptional performance and commitment Regularly evaluate their performance and find ways to improve. After Action Reviews Outcomes Based Training

Define & Embrace a set of “Values” Create an Identity consistent with the Values

Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Define and embrace an understood set of “Values” Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders Embrace Diversity Explain “Why” Create opportunities for growth outside the office setting Publicly recognize exceptional performance and commitment Regularly evaluate their performance and find ways to improve. After Action Reviews Outcomes Based Training

Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders

Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Define and embrace an understood set of “Values” Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders Embrace Diversity Explain “Why” Create opportunities for growth outside the office setting Publicly recognize exceptional performance and commitment Regularly evaluate their performance and find ways to improve. After Action Reviews Outcomes Based Training

Embrace Diversity

Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Define and embrace an understood set of “Values” Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders Embrace Diversity Explain “Why” Create opportunities for growth outside the office setting Publicly recognize exceptional performance and commitment Regularly evaluate their performance and find ways to improve. After Action Reviews Outcomes Based Training

Explain “Why” Make it a Teaching Moment Provides opportunity to “buy in” Builds Trust There will be times when the situation won’t allow for the explanation…..

Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Define and embrace an understood set of “Values” Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders Embrace Diversity Explain “Why” Create opportunities for growth outside the office setting Publicly recognize exceptional performance and commitment Regularly evaluate their performance and find ways to improve. After Action Reviews Outcomes Based Training

Create Opportunities for Growth Outside the Office Team Building Community Service Pick Up Leagues Social Events

Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Define and embrace an understood set of “Values” Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders Embrace Diversity Explain “Why” Create opportunities for growth outside the office setting Publicly recognize exceptional performance and commitment Regularly evaluate their performance and find ways to improve. After Action Reviews Outcomes Based Training

Publicly Recognize Exceptional Performance and Commitment

Developing This Potential with the Right Organizational Climate Define and embrace an understood set of “Values” Invest in Developing Emerging Leaders Embrace Diversity Explain “Why” Create opportunities for growth outside the office setting Publicly recognize exceptional performance and commitment Regularly evaluate their performance and find ways to improve. After Action Reviews Outcomes Based Training

“OLD” Checklist Methodology “NEW Outcomes based Methodology Start Point End Point Very precise and rigid steps Start Point End Point Established Boundaries The After Action Review is present for both Training Models

Questions & Discussion

Discussing Career Leader Development Early and Often

Tactical and Technical Proficiency Know how to do what your subordinates are required to do Understand how what your subordinates do fits into the “big picture” Physical and Moral/Ethical Fitness Physical Fitness requires personal discipline Subordinates can spot cracks in their leaders’ moral compass Embrace Positive Leadership Motivate and Inspire Fear and Intimidation Commit to Personal Professional Development Augment your formal professional development Education, Knowledge, Fitness, Finance Balance How many hats on your hat rack still fit?

Tactical and Technical Proficiency Know how to do what your Subordinates Are required to do Understand how what your Subordinates do fits into The Big Picture.

Discussing Career Leader Development Early and Often Tactical and Technical Proficiency Know how to do what your subordinates are required to do Understand how what your subordinates do fits into the “big picture” Physical and Moral/Ethical Fitness Physical Fitness requires personal discipline Subordinates can spot cracks in their leaders’ moral compass Embrace Positive Leadership Motivate and Inspire Fear and Intimidation Commit to Personal Professional Development Augment your formal professional development Education, Knowledge, Fitness, Finance Balance How many hats on your hat rack still fit?

Physical and Moral/Ethical Fitness -Physical Fitness Requires Personal Discipline -It Exemplifies Leading by Example -Fit Leaders Handle Stress Better Subordinates Set Their “Compass” to the Same Azimuth as Their Leaders

Discussing Career Leader Development Early and Often Tactical and Technical Proficiency Know how to do what your subordinates are required to do Understand how what your subordinates do fits into the “big picture” Physical and Moral/Ethical Fitness Physical Fitness requires personal discipline Subordinates can spot cracks in their leaders’ moral compass Embrace Positive Leadership Motivate and Inspire Fear and Intimidation Commit to Personal Professional Development Augment your formal professional development Education, Knowledge, Fitness, Finance Balance How many hats on your hat rack still fit?

Embrace Positive Leadership VS. - Fear & Intimidation - Leads to “Toxic” Environments - Counter to Career - Inspiration & Motivation - Explain “Why” - Demonstrate “Empathy”

Discussing Career Leader Development Early and Often Tactical and Technical Proficiency Know how to do what your subordinates are required to do Understand how what your subordinates do fits into the “big picture” Physical and Moral/Ethical Fitness Physical Fitness requires personal discipline Subordinates can spot cracks in their leaders’ moral compass Embrace Positive Leadership Motivate and Inspire Fear and Intimidation Commit to Personal Professional Development Augment your formal professional development Education, Knowledge, Fitness, Finance Balance How many hats on your hat rack still fit?

Commit to Personal Professional Development Knowledge Improve Professional Expertise Increase Social/Cultural Awareness Formal Education, Fitness and Investment Strategy

Discussing Career Leader Development Early and Often Tactical and Technical Proficiency Know how to do what your subordinates are required to do Understand how what your subordinates do fits into the “big picture” Physical and Moral/Ethical Fitness Physical Fitness requires personal discipline Subordinates can spot cracks in their leaders’ moral compass Embrace Positive Leadership Motivate and Inspire Fear and Intimidation Commit to Personal Professional Development Augment your formal professional development Education, Knowledge, Fitness, Finance Balance How many hats on your hat rack still fit?

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What You Can Expect When Hiring a Vet They Trust You on Day 1 They believe you trust them. Trust is something you have until you lose it. Then it’s gone. They Believe “Accomplishing the Mission” is the Most Important Thing They Do They give their time, their expertise, they are Givers… They are vulnerable to those who are “takers”. They embrace their role as a member of a team.