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I ntroductions When you hear “leader”…who do you think of first? What’s the most important trait exemplified by this leader? ntroductions © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

H ousekeeping Objectives Agenda: Breaks, lunch, etc. Materials & slides Evaluation © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Today’s focus At the end of the day… Examine our personal leadership preferences, style, & goals Discuss key leadership topics with your peers Today’s focus

peer-to-peer dialogue © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

success Today’s ground rules for Participate—be present Speak openly Look in the mirror What’s said here stays here © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Agenda Introductions/Context/Models Leadership Discussion pt. 2 Leadership Attributes Power/Authority Dimensions of Leadership Survey Situational Leadership Leadership Discussion pt. 1 Role Models Lunch Wrap Up © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Models & Tools

YES Desired Current State State No Frequently, there is some type of barrier between the current and desired states…think of this as a stone wall…think of it as resistance… What are the possible ways to negotiate the barrier…the stone wall? To get from NO to YES Cut straight through it. Go over, under, around it Ignore it Take it seriously, but test it Find a crack in the wall… While we’d all like to take the straightforward and easy way, in the real world of emotions, politics, culture, you need to take the indirect route…particularly if you are not in a position of power. Remember the wind & sails analogy: in sailing you rarely ever get to your destination by heading straight for it. To get where you want to go, you need to tack—zigzag your way toward your destination. Throughout the workshop, we will be looking for ways to break through the barriers, both visible and invisible. © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

YES Desired Desired Current State State State No Frequently, there is some type of barrier between the current and desired states…think of this as a stone wall…think of it as resistance… What are the possible ways to negotiate the barrier…the stone wall? To get from NO to YES Cut straight through it. Go over, under, around it Ignore it Take it seriously, but test it Find a crack in the wall… While we’d all like to take the straightforward and easy way, in the real world of emotions, politics, culture, you need to take the indirect route…particularly if you are not in a position of power. Remember the wind & sails analogy: in sailing you rarely ever get to your destination by heading straight for it. To get where you want to go, you need to tack—zigzag your way toward your destination. Throughout the workshop, we will be looking for ways to break through the barriers, both visible and invisible. © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE GROUP BEHAVIOR Difficulty (Low) (High) INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS INDIVIDUAL ATTITUDES KNOWLEDGE Time involved (Short) (Long) © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

LEADERSHIP is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible. General Colin Powell © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

LEADERSHIP 65% 39% 69% The impact of Top training need: Leadership Job satisfaction: Leadership 39% Bottom line employee satisfaction: Leadership The impact of LEADERSHIP Business Performance, Employee Satisfaction, and Leadership Practices,, Michael Leimbach, PhD

MANAGER LEADER © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

The difference between A boss says “GO!” A leader says “LET’S GO!” a BOSS and a LEADER E.M. Kelley

Leadership Attributes

Dimensions of leadership profile (pt. 1)

time for LuncH © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Dimensions of leadership Profile (pt. 2)

Dialogue: Power © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

POWER AUTHORITY © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Positional Power © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC Leading from the middle is only possible once we free ourselves of the notion that the only power that works is positional power. If you never love the “bumps” then get out of this work. © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

POWERFUL powerless 8. Lead & Make It Happen 7. Find Solutions 6. “Own It” 5. Acknowledge Reality 4. Wait & Hope 3. “I can’t” - Excuses 2. Blame Others 1. Unaware / Unconscious powerless © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

When you think you are powerful, you are. When others think you are © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

take a BreaK © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Situational Leadership © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Coaching vs. Management © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Role Models

closing thoughts on LEADERSHIP © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

GOOD is the enemy of GREAT © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

The real question is not, “Why greatness? but “What work makes you feel compelled to try to create greatness?” p209

My job is to turn over rocks and look at the squiggly things, even if what you see can scare the hell out of you. p72

provided that you do not mind You can accomplish anything in life, provided that you do not mind who gets the credit. p16 © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

The Hedgehog Concept p96 What you are deeply passionate about What drives your economic engine What you can be the best in the world at © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Classify your obstacles Who/What can I CONTROL? Who/What can I INFLUENCE? Who/What is OUT OF MY CONTROL? © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

LEGACY What is the others have left behind? you will leave behind? © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

David Packard 1912-1996 Rancher, etc. © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

words of wisdom C.W. Metcalf © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

uncomfortable becomes unbearable (even when you are tempted) Save energy for the battles that count Know when uncomfortable becomes unbearable Don’t burn bridges (even when you are tempted) © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Overcome terminal professionalism Take yourself lightly and your job seriously Understand that you are not the center of the universe © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Do something for the fun of it Find absurdity in adversity Expect the best Find absurdity in adversity © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

You can and should shape your own future because if you don’t, somebody else surely will! Joel Barker © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

making a commitment © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

Stop Continue Start © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

We are surrounded by insurmountable opportunities. Pogo © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

? FOLLOW-UP © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

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8 questions for leaders © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC

HarperCollins Publishers RESOURCES Good to Great Why some companies make the leap and other don’t Jim Collins ©2005 HarperCollins Publishers ISBN 0-06-662099-6 The Speed of Trust The one thing that Changes everything Stephen Covey ©2006 Free Press ISBN: 13: 978-0-7432-9730-1 Now, Discover Your Strengths Marcus Buckingham © 2001 Free Press ISBN: 0-7432-0114-0 © 2006 Whittle Consulting Group, LLC