1. Directions of Leading
Down, Laterally, Up

2. Leading Down Leaders interact with followers Influencing team
Identify members needs and characteristics
Helping team accomplish their goals

3. Think About It What is your role as a Link Leader?
How do you lead your Link Crew?

4. Leading Laterally Leader works with peer leaders
Peer Leader: Person at same “level” as you, whom you have no official authority over
How does it help to recognize who peer leaders are?
Help you vs. work against you

5. Think About It
Besides your fellow Link Leaders, list four peer leaders you have and the teams/groups they are associated with

6. Common Mistakes Misunderstanding direction of influence Importance
Who has more influence?
Are you leading up, down, or laterally
Importance
Plug your team into resources and support

7. Common Mistakes Failing to estimate the influence of peer leaders
Each team/leader compete for common resources
Importance
Know what others want to ensure you get what you want

8. Common Mistakes Competing against peer leaders Importance
Making enemies of your team drains time and resources
Importance
Avoid conflict
Avoid peer leaders from influencing others against you/your team

9. Effective Lateral Leading
Approach peer leader with respect & honor
You don’t what them to feel you’re talking down to them
Create a connection
Know peer leaders by name
People like to help their friends

10. Effective Lateral Leading
Look for win-win solutions
Help peer leaders accomplish their goals
Be flexible with your goals/needs

11. Think About It What are other benefits of leading laterally?
Describe a realistic situation where you would lead laterally

12. Leading Up Leader influences those with more power
Often adults
Requires researching those above you
Requires creating a plan/strategy

13. Think About It
Consider your current activity you are planning. Who are people above you that you might need to influence in order for your event to succeed?

14. How to Lead Up What is your vision/goals?
People above you what to know:
What are you trying to do
What do you need

15. How to Lead Up Who has the power? Who has the resources you need?
Who can influence their peer leaders?

16. How to Lead Up How do you connect with the person above you?
Does the person have a “gatekeeper”?
Secretary, staff member, friend, family member, etc.
Develop a relationship with the “gatekeeper”

17. Think About It
Consider your current activity you are planning. Who might be the gatekeepers for the people above you are trying to access?

18. Common Mistakes Going over a person above you
May make an enemy for later
They use their influence against you
Person above you feels used
Try to think of the person’s needs/interests
Offer something in return
Don’t lie or mislead the person

19. Common Mistakes Not introducing peer leaders to those above you
Peer leaders may work against you if you find more success
Peer leaders may help you with a connection in the future

20. Reflection
Think of the current activity your team is planning. Describe (a paragraph for each) how you will successfully:
Lead Down
Lead Laterally
Lead Up