The Art of Leadership Irma Molinares School Relations Director, ECMC

Agenda  Definition of Leadership  Leadership style  Quiz  Manager vs. Leader  Common activities  Attributes of a Leader  Expectations of a leader  The leadership challenge

Leadership is defined as influencing others to work diligently toward achieving their goals. 1.Clearly stating your vision! 2.Explaining your plan for attaining your vision! 3.Instilling confidence and optimism! 4.Expressing confidence in those you lead!!!

Leadership Style is a leader's approach to provide direction, implement plans, and motivate people.

Take the test and be as honest as you can, only you will see the results Know your strengths & weaknesses Evaluate the results. Do you agree? Leadership Style Quiz

0 = never true for me 1 = hardly ever true for me 2 = sometimes true for me 3 = fairly often true for me 4 = frequently if not always true This quiz aims to identify the styles you use most or least. Below are some statements about different behaviors. Indicate in the space provided how much these describe you, by scoring them from 0 – 4 This quiz aims to identify the styles you use most or least. Below are some statements about different behaviors. Indicate in the space provided how much these describe you, by scoring them from 0 – 4

Quiz Evaluation Scoring Add up all your scores for all ODD # statements _________ Add up all your scores for all EVEN # statements ________

Quiz Evaluation Odd Higher - Your current style is probably high in credibility, leadership, strategic networking, innovating thinking, and achieving targets. Even Higher - Your current style is probably high in approachability, people skills, information gathering, and problem solving. Odd/Even Closer - Your balance of credibility and approachability means you probably have valuable talent for being a liaison or mediator, as well as radiating qualities of charismatic leadership

Managers vs. Leaders Managers  Focus on things  Do things right  Plan  Organize  Direct  Control  Follows the rules Leaders  Focus on people  Do the right things  Inspire  Influence  Motivate  Build  Shape entities

Common Activities

Planning Manager  Planning  Budgeting  Sets targets  Establishes detailed steps  Allocates resources Leader  Devises strategy  Sets direction  Creates vision

Organizing Manager  Creates structure  Job descriptions  Staffing  Hierarchy  Delegates  Training Leader  Gets people on board for strategy  Communication  Networks

Leading Manager  Solves problems  Negotiates  Brings to consensus Leader  Empowers people  Cheerleader

Controlling Manager  Implements control systems  Performance measures  Identifies variances  Fixes variances Leader  Motivate  Inspire  Gives sense of accomplishment

Character Is Power! - Booker T. Washington

Difference Between Skills and Character Success is:Leadership is: 10% inspiration 10% skill 90% perspiration90% character

Attributes of a Leader  Guiding vision: Effective leaders know what they want to do, and have the strength of character to pursue their objectives in the face of opposition and in spite of failures. The effective leader establishes achievable goals.  Passion: Effective leaders believe passionately in their goals. They have a positive outlook on who they are, and they love what they do. Their passion for life is a guiding star for others to follow, because they radiate promise!  Integrity: Because they know who they are, effective leaders are also aware of their weaknesses. They only make promises they can follow through on.  Honesty: Leaders convey an aura of honesty in both their professional and their personal lives.  Trust: Effective leaders earn the trust of their followers and act on behalf of their followers.

Attributes of a Leader  Curiosity: Leaders are learners. They wonder about every aspect of their charge. They find out what they need to know in order to pursue their goals.  Risk: Effective leaders take calculated risks when necessary to achieve their objectives. If a mistake is made, the effective leader will learn from the mistake and use it as an opportunity to explore other avenues.  Dedication: The effective leader is dedicated to his or her charge, and will work tirelessly on behalf of those following. The leader gives himself or herself entirely to the task when it is necessary.  Charisma: This may be the one attribute that is the most difficult to cultivate. It conveys maturity, respect for your followers, compassion, a fine sense of humor, and a love of humanity. The result is that leaders have the capability to motivate people to excel.  Listening: Leaders Listen! This is the most important attribute of all, listen to your followers.

The Leadership Challenge  Focus on the individual members and the team  Provide staff the opportunity to develop and utilize their talents and strengths  Listen to employee’s concerns  Allocate the right resources for the right project, at the right time  Specify standards and expectations  Delegate responsibility through empowerment  Let employees and stakeholders identify their own interests and abilities  Lead by example: set the standard for excellence

Overall, Others Must... ... Trust you! ... Have faith in you! ... Believe in you!

Take Your Place!!! This is your assignment, your role, and your responsibility as a facilitative leader.

Facilitative Leaders Facilitative leaders coach, mentor, sponsor, teach, and lead.

- Lao-Tzu

Irma Molinares School Relations Director ECMC