1. Crystal Bully & Desiree’ Fontaine Arizmendi
“Stuck In the Middle &
Loving It!”
We’re Showing YOU How To Grow, Shine, & Influence Others…Even In the Middle!!!

2. GET READY OPERATION 360 LEADERSHIP IS UNDERWAY!

3. Crytal Bully Has worked for Choctaw Nation for 11 years.
B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in leadership
M.S. in Native American Leadership
Currently on the Light of Hope Homeless Shelter Board, Durant Young Professionals Board, and First Christian Church Board

4. Desiree’ Fontaine-Arizmendi
Has worked for Choctaw Nation for 3 Years.
Hospitality Enthusiast, & Avid Writer
Proud Mother to 3 Little Creatures With 4 Legs: Booker T. Washington, Bella Luciana, & Benny.
Passionate About My Faith, Family, & Culture.

5. The Freedom Myth: "When I Get to the Top, I'll Be In Control."
Responsibilities
Rights
CEO
CEO
Leader
Leader
Worker
Customer
Worker
Customer
The Freedom Myth:  "When I Get to the Top, I'll Be In Control."

6. “I Can’t Reach the Top if I’m Not the Top Leader!”
The Potential Myth:
“I Can’t Reach the Top if I’m Not the Top Leader!”

7. How Do You Define Success?
The All-or-Nothing Myth: “If I Can’t Get to The Top, Then I Won’t Try to Lead.”
How Do You Define Success?
Being a Leader In The Middle Brings Many Challenges. You Can Learn to Navigate Them – and Succeed.
Becoming an Effective 360-Degree Leader Requires Principles and Skills to Lead the People Above, Beside, and Below You In An Organization. 
You Can Learn to Influence People at Every Level of the Organization-Even if You Never Get to the Top. By Helping Others, You Can Help Yourself.

8. #1 Lead Yourself Exceptionally Well
How Do We Do This?
We Understand How To Self Manage
Keep Our Emotions in Check
We Manage Our Energy
We Learn How to Prioritize
We Become Masters of Both Our Time & Our Personal Life

9. #2 Lighten Your Leader’s Load
How Do You Make This Happen?
Do Your Own Job Well
When You Find a Problem, Provide a Solution
Tell Leaders What They NEED to Hear, NOT What They WANT to Hear
Go the Extra Mile
Stand Up for Your Leader Whenever You Can
Stand In for Your Leader Whenever You Can
Ask Your Leader How You Can Lift the Load

10. #3 Be Willing to do What Others Won’t:
What Does This Mean?
Take the Tough Jobs
Pay Their Dues
Work In Obscurity
Succeed with Difficult People
Put Yourself on the Line
Do More Than Expected
Perform Tasks That are “Not Their Job.”

11. #4 Do More than Manage – Lead
How Do We Accomplishing Doing More and LEAD?
Think Long Term
See Within the Larger Context
Push Boundaries.
Invest Power in Others
See Themselves as Agents of Change
Learn to Put the Emphasis on Intangibles.

12. #5 Invest in Relational Chemistry
Know Your Leader's Heartbeat
Know Your Leaders Vision
Catch Your Leaders Enthusiasm
Work With Your Leaders Weak Spots
Earn Your Leaders Trust
Leadership is based on relationships – “people won’t go along with you if they can’t get along with you.”
It’s your job to connect with people.
Remember, “People can usually trace their successes and failures to the relationships in their lives.”

13. THE TENSION CHALLENGE – “The Pressure of Being Caught in the Middle.”
“The Pressure of Feeling Like You Have All Power and No Power.”
How Do We Combat Those Feelings?
We Shift Our Focus To Understanding That There Are NO Boundaries – ONLY Opportunities.

14. Transfer the Vision Provide Clarity
Connect the Past, Present and Future
Have Purpose
Share Goals
A Challenge
Stories
Passion
Transfer the Vision

15. Don't Take It Personal
Let the Best Idea Win
But This Was My Baby?

16. The Value of A 360 Leader: Value #1: A Leadership Team is More Effective Than Just One Leader  
Productive Leaders: Understand That 1 is Too Small A Number To Achieve Greatness
Visionary Leader: Willing To Hire People Better Than Themselves
Wise Leaders:
Shape Their People Into a Team
Experienced Leaders: Listen to Their Teams
Secure Leaders: Empower Their Teams

17. Conflicts are Extended Agendas are Multiplied
Value #2: “Leaders are Needed at Every Level of the Organization!” What Happens Without Leadership – Confusion Sets In!
Vision Is Lost
Decisions are Delayed
Success is Difficult
Production is Reduced
Conflicts are Extended
Morale is Low
Agendas are Multiplied

18. Lead Across Principle: What Is the Leadership Loop
1. Caring
2. Learning
3. Appreciating
4. Contributing
5. Verbalizing
6. Leading
7. Succeeding
Lead Across Principle: What Is the Leadership Loop

19. Leading Successfully at One Level is a Qualifier for Leading at the Next Level
Leadership is a Journey That Starts Where You Are, Not Where You Want To Be.
Leadership Skills Are the Same, But the “League of Play Changes"
Great Responsibilities Come Only After Handling Small Ones Well.
Leading at Your Current Level Creates Your Resume' for Going To the Next Level.
When You Can Lead Volunteers Well, You Can Lead Almost Anyone.

20. 360-Degree Leaders Possess Qualities Every Organization Needs
Adaptability - Quickly Adjusts to Change
Discernment - Understands the Real Issues
Perspective - Sees Beyond Their Own Vantage Point
Communication - Links to All Levels of the Organization
Security - Finds Identity In Self, Not Position
Servant Leader- Does Whatever It takes
Resourcefulness - Finds Creative Ways to Make Things Happen
Maturity- Puts the Team Before Self
Endurance - Remains Consistent In Character and Competence of the Long Haul
Accountability - Can Be Counted On When It Counts

21. Be Better Tomorrow Than You Are Today
No matter your position, even when you “think” you have made it, never stop improving. Destination Disease.

22. Resources
Maxwell, J. (2006). The 360 Degree Leader. Nashville, U.S.A. : Thomas Nelson.