10-minute Leadership Primer From Management to Leadership

Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits 1.Be proactive 2.Begin with the end in mind 3.Put first things first 4.Think win/win 5.Seek first to understand, then to be understood 6. Synergize 7. Sharpen the saw

On Leadership “A reciprocal relationship between those who choose to lead and those who decide to follow” Kouzes & Posner

Kouzes and Posner Model Practices of exemplary leaders: –Challenging the process –Inspiring a shared vision –Enabling others to act –Modeling the way –Encouraging the heart

Challenging the process Seek innovative ways to change, grow, and improve Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes

Inspiring a shared vision Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations

Enabling others to act Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion

Modeling the way Find your voice by clarifying your personal values Set the example by aligning actions with shared values

Encouraging the heart Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community

10 Commandments of leadership I.Search II.Enlist III.Set IV.Experiment V.Foster VI.Achieve VII.Envision VIII.Strengthen IX.Recognize

10th Commandment X.CELEBRATE success