Crystal Bully & Desiree’ Fontaine Arizmendi “Stuck In the Middle & Loving It!” We’re Showing YOU How To Grow, Shine, & Influence Others…Even In the Middle!!!

GET READY OPERATION 360 LEADERSHIP IS UNDERWAY!

Crytal Bully Has worked for Choctaw Nation for 11 years. B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in leadership M.S. in Native American Leadership Currently on the Light of Hope Homeless Shelter Board, Durant Young Professionals Board, and First Christian Church Board

Desiree’ Fontaine-Arizmendi Has worked for Choctaw Nation for 3 Years. Hospitality Enthusiast, & Avid Writer Proud Mother to 3 Little Creatures With 4 Legs: Booker T. Washington, Bella Luciana, & Benny. Passionate About My Faith, Family, & Culture.

The Freedom Myth: "When I Get to the Top, I'll Be In Control." Responsibilities Rights CEO CEO Leader Leader Worker Customer Worker Customer The Freedom Myth:  "When I Get to the Top, I'll Be In Control."

“I Can’t Reach the Top if I’m Not the Top Leader!” The Potential Myth: “I Can’t Reach the Top if I’m Not the Top Leader!”

How Do You Define Success? The All-or-Nothing Myth: “If I Can’t Get to The Top, Then I Won’t Try to Lead.” How Do You Define Success? Being a Leader In The Middle Brings Many Challenges. You Can Learn to Navigate Them – and Succeed. Becoming an Effective 360-Degree Leader Requires Principles and Skills to Lead the People Above, Beside, and Below You In An Organization.  You Can Learn to Influence People at Every Level of the Organization-Even if You Never Get to the Top. By Helping Others, You Can Help Yourself.

#1 Lead Yourself Exceptionally Well How Do We Do This? We Understand How To Self Manage Keep Our Emotions in Check We Manage Our Energy We Learn How to Prioritize We Become Masters of Both Our Time & Our Personal Life

#2 Lighten Your Leader’s Load How Do You Make This Happen? Do Your Own Job Well When You Find a Problem, Provide a Solution Tell Leaders What They NEED to Hear, NOT What They WANT to Hear Go the Extra Mile Stand Up for Your Leader Whenever You Can Stand In for Your Leader Whenever You Can Ask Your Leader How You Can Lift the Load  

#3 Be Willing to do What Others Won’t: What Does This Mean? Take the Tough Jobs Pay Their Dues Work In Obscurity Succeed with Difficult People Put Yourself on the Line Do More Than Expected Perform Tasks That are “Not Their Job.”

#4 Do More than Manage – Lead How Do We Accomplishing Doing More and LEAD? Think Long Term See Within the Larger Context Push Boundaries. Invest Power in Others See Themselves as Agents of Change Learn to Put the Emphasis on Intangibles.

#5 Invest in Relational Chemistry Know Your Leader's Heartbeat Know Your Leaders Vision Catch Your Leaders Enthusiasm Work With Your Leaders Weak Spots Earn Your Leaders Trust Leadership is based on relationships – “people won’t go along with you if they can’t get along with you.” It’s your job to connect with people. Remember, “People can usually trace their successes and failures to the relationships in their lives.”

THE TENSION CHALLENGE – “The Pressure of Being Caught in the Middle.” “The Pressure of Feeling Like You Have All Power and No Power.” How Do We Combat Those Feelings? We Shift Our Focus To Understanding That There Are NO Boundaries – ONLY Opportunities.  

Transfer the Vision Provide Clarity Connect the Past, Present and Future Have Purpose Share Goals A Challenge Stories Passion Transfer the Vision

Don't Take It Personal Let the Best Idea Win But This Was My Baby?

The Value of A 360 Leader: Value #1: A Leadership Team is More Effective Than Just One Leader   Productive Leaders: Understand That 1 is Too Small A Number To Achieve Greatness Visionary Leader: Willing To Hire People Better Than Themselves Wise Leaders: Shape Their People Into a Team Experienced Leaders: Listen to Their Teams Secure Leaders: Empower Their Teams

Conflicts are Extended Agendas are Multiplied Value #2: “Leaders are Needed at Every Level of the Organization!” What Happens Without Leadership – Confusion Sets In! Vision Is Lost Decisions are Delayed Success is Difficult Production is Reduced Conflicts are Extended Morale is Low Agendas are Multiplied

Lead Across Principle: What Is the Leadership Loop 1. Caring 2. Learning 3. Appreciating 4. Contributing 5. Verbalizing 6. Leading 7. Succeeding Lead Across Principle: What Is the Leadership Loop

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. Leadership Skills Are the Same, But the “League of Play Changes" Great Responsibilities Come Only After Handling Small Ones Well. Leading at Your Current Level Creates Your Resume' for Going To the Next Level. When You Can Lead Volunteers Well, You Can Lead Almost Anyone.

360-Degree Leaders Possess Qualities Every Organization Needs Adaptability - Quickly Adjusts to Change Discernment - Understands the Real Issues Perspective - Sees Beyond Their Own Vantage Point Communication - Links to All Levels of the Organization Security - Finds Identity In Self, Not Position Servant Leader- Does Whatever It takes Resourcefulness - Finds Creative Ways to Make Things Happen Maturity- Puts the Team Before Self Endurance - Remains Consistent In Character and Competence of the Long Haul Accountability - Can Be Counted On When It Counts

Be Better Tomorrow Than You Are Today No matter your position, even when you “think” you have made it, never stop improving. Destination Disease.

Resources Maxwell, J. (2006). The 360 Degree Leader. Nashville, U.S.A. : Thomas Nelson.