1. The Seven Sides of Leadership
Tony Lubbers
Director, University of Central Missouri

2. Seven Sides of Leadership
These seven sides are truly timeless.
The essential principles of leadership are always the same.
Vision
Communication
People Skills
Character
Competence
Boldness
A Serving Heart
Every one of these principles is a learnable skill.
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

3. 1. VISION The Vision Powers the Mission There are no Limitations
Silence your Inner Critic
Consider Every Possible Solution
Ask Yourself, “What if…?”
Your Vision Should be Clear and Simple
Learn to Think Backwards
Use the Imagination of the Entire Team and get them to “Buy In”
Give People an Elevated Vision of Themselves
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

4. 2. COMMUNICATION Communicate the Vision Clearly
Believe in the Power of Communication
Communicate so that People Understand
Communicate Optimism
Communicate Hope
Communicate to Motivate and Inspire
The Power to Speak is the Power to Lead
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

5. 3. PEOPLE SKILLS
Excellent Leaders have a Heart for People and Love the People they Lead
Be Visible and Available
Be a Good Listener
Empower your People
Delegate
“Take Care of Your Troops” – General Colin Powell
Don’t Avoid Conflict – Manage it
Level With People
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

6. 4. CHARACTER
It’s not enough to take action; it needs to be the right action, prompted by strong character.
Integrity: A Person of Integrity is Honest and Complete
Diligence: Leaders of Character Work Hard
Self-Control: The Hardest Person to Lead is Yourself
Perseverance: Leaders of Character don’t Quit
Responsibility: Good Leaders “Own” Their Decisions
Humility: “By divine right, this is ALL MINE!”
Power Often Feeds the Ego
As Leaders, We Set the Tone for Our Teams…
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

7. 5. COMPETENCE
The Ability to Perform the Leadership Role in a Highly Effective Way.
The Competency of Problem Solving
The Competency of Continuous Learning
The Competency of Teaching and Patience
The Competency of Team-Building, Organization and Planning
The Competency of Managing Change
The Competency of Balances
The Competency of Charisma
The Competency of Historical Awareness
The Competency of Authority
The Competency of Good Judgment
Your Competence Gives the Team Confidence
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

8. 6. BOLDNESS Bold Leaders Make Bold Decisions…and Don’t Look Back!
When Placed in Command, Take Charge
Leadership can be Lonely
Swim Upstream
What If I Make a Mistake?
Do the Thing You Fear
Leaders Decide, Initiate, Take Risks – and Live with the Consequences of Their Decisions.
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

9. 7. A SERVING HEART Leadership is Serving, and Serving is Sacrifice
Relinquish the Right to Control
Learn to See Servanthood as an End, Not a Means to an End
Let People See You Serve
Get Your Shoulders Dirty
Focus on Influence
When People Fail You, Dispense Forgiveness and Grace
Great Leadership is, First of All, Service to Others
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!

10. SUMMARY Vision Communication People Skills Character Competence
Boldness
A Serving Heart
November 11, 2018
MASFAP Conference I Keeping it REAL!