The Core Principals of Leadership: …from the Theory to the Practical Alexander B. Horniman Darden School of Business Administration University of Virginia Practice PurposePosition PerformancePeople
Alec Hornimian Leadership is a Performing Art The Meaning of “On Stage” Out of the Theatre On stage Personal Best & Powerful Engagement Back stage
Alec Hornimian Powerful Engagement Questions Can I trust you? Are you committed to excellence? Do you care about me? Trust is the currency of principal- based leadership
Alec Hornimian Moral/Ethical Transactions Every statement has a moral/ethical implication. Truth Telling Promise Keeping Fairness Respect for the Individual
Alec Hornimian Leadership as Engagement Spiritually Expectations Emotionally Physically Intellectually Process of Being Engaged Meet & Exceed Expectations & Requirements How we speak How we listen Type of questions Requirements Role Person Inspired (Inspired) Expanding categories Open to information Open to different perspectives Significant principles and values
Alec Hornimian KnowingDoing Learning (mindful activity) Learning (changing assumptions) Knowing (facts, figures, events, etc.) Understanding (patterns) Thinking (assumptions) Dynamic
Alec Hornimian Choice Framework Thinking Habits Beliefs Habits External Behaviors (habits) Dynamic Eq. Feelings Data ReactRespond Choice Ability
Alec Hornimian Principle Leadership Questions What is your purpose? What is the Credit Union’s understood purpose? What is the unique value proposition? What is the Credit Union’s learning strategy? What is your personal learning strategy? What about you must change? What about you must remain rock solid? What about your Credit Union must change? What about your Credit Union must not change? What would the people who know you say are your four or five core values/principles?
Alec Hornimian Serving from Excellence Personal Best to Extend – Take risks Act in a creative fashion Serve to Evolve: Personal Value Dynamics