copyright 2010 David Maurer 1 Leading Leaders David Maurer, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.), PMP PMIWDC Fairview Park 19 August 2010

"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible." copyright 2010 David Maurer 2

Leading Leaders Developing commitment and buy-in Achieving sustainment Managing change Dealing with change-resistant leaders The effective development of new leaders and the sustained growth of existing leaders are FORCE MULTIPLIERS! copyright 2010 David Maurer 3

Expectations of the Subordinate Leader Autonomy Latitude Decision-making authority Limited or reasonable reporting requirements Seat and voice at the table Offer input Share insights Leverage experience copyright 2010 David Maurer

Expectations of the Senior Leader Meet or exceed requirements Contribute at higher level Anticipate emerging requirements Identify and manage risk Freedom from hand-holding (fire and forget) Understand the organization Represent the organization and its interests Follow well copyright 2010 David Maurer

High Performers/High Potential Harvard Business Review – May in 3 High Potential employees – not 100% giving effort 1 in 4 believe he/she will be elsewhere in a year 1 in 5 has personal aspirations at odds with the firm’s plans for them 21% of employees = “highly disengaged” in 2009 (up from 8% in 2007) 70% of High Performers lack critical attributes essential for future success

High Performers/High Potential Only 30% of today’s High Performers are also High Potentials

Bridge the Gap to Achieve Success copyright 2010 David Maurer

9 Role of Senior Management Senior “manager” or senior “leader?” Informed vs. Involved Expect vs. Inspect Establish goals in coordination with direct report Set and maintain expectations Check on progress - updates Offer guidance Employ “interest-based” leadership

copyright 2010 David Maurer 10 Leadership Labs

copyright 2010 David Maurer 11 Fundamental Leadership Principles Taught at West Point Ethics – forms the basis of leadership Communicating – primary skill for leaders Teamwork – must think “group success” Developing Other Leaders – assuring the future Delegating – expanding your reach Planning – when to follow/when to abandon Learning from Failure – perhaps our greatest teacher

copyright 2010 David Maurer 12 Communicating to junior leaders The Plan No plan survives first contact with the enemy The Why The Commander’s Intent The Conditions and Circumstances The Left, Right, Front, Rear and Support Elements The Expectations

copyright 2010 David Maurer 13 Developing Other Leaders “…the true measure of a leader is found in the eyes of your direct reports, the embrace of your spouse and the hearts of your children” COL Tom Kail, combat leader Our leadership can affect hundreds, if not thousands of other people. Just Turn Around! “I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to grow more leaders, not more followers.” Ralph Nader

copyright David Maurer 2010 Some Additional Thoughts A’s hire A’s while B’s hire C’s Not passengers on a cruise ship – we are crew members on a battleship People don’t care what you know until they know how much you care Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their bosses The bucket Pointing your thumb

copyright 2010 David Maurer 15 The Backbone to Leadership 20 Po nts for Success

© David Maurer, PMP Leading Leaders  Always Act with Integrity and Honesty: Always  Respond: “ Respondability”  Anticipate: Over the horizon  Follow-up: “An action passed…”  Identify Problems and Solutions: Where is your value?

© David Maurer, PMP Leading Leaders  Demonstrate Personal Accountability: It’s YOURS!  Work Hard: “If it were easy, everyone would do it”  Show a Sense of Urgency: Pep!  Foster Personal Discipline: Set the bar high for yourself  Lead by Example and Follow Well and Faithfully: Always on parade

© David Maurer, PMP Leading Leaders  Be Loyal in All Directions: It is expected and should be  Be Clear and Consistent: Confusion impedes progress  Counsel well, be specific  Show Gratitude and Respect for Others: Platinum Rule  Build Teamwork and Collaboration: You are rarely alone. Extend your reach  Promote a Common Purpose: Focus on every opportunity  It’s a long baseball season BUT every game counts (60/42/60)

© David Maurer, PMP Leading Leaders  Infuse Passion: Check for a pulse  Cultivate Your Reputation: Its all you have  Display a Seriousness of Purpose and a Sense of Humor: Study, learn and apply. Ease tensions, don’t create them  Continue to Grow: Your own responsibility (point the thumb)  Care for Those in Your Charge: An honor to lead

© David Maurer, PMP Questions? Thank You