3. Leadership Skills are In Demand! Global Forces Demographics Changing Nature of Work = RGM for those with Skills

4. Not Everyone Should Lead Why Do You Want to Lead? Do You Understand the Role of a Leader? Your Former Skills are Irrelevant Would be Easy Except for People

5. You Are Responsible for Your Own Development as a Leader.

6. Leadership is Learned Through Experience You Will Make Mistakes…Learn Leading is Hard Work Most Leaders Made Not Born Books and Courses Add Context…

7. Your Credibility Is Your Currency as a Leader. Words Always Match Actions Pay Attention Respect Everyone Communicate Coach

8. 7 Leaders Understand Their Role 1. Leaders relentlessly upgrade their team, using every encounter as an opportunity to evaluate, coach and build self-confidence. 2. Leaders make sure people not only see the vision, they live it and breathe it. 3. Leaders get into everyone’s skin, exuding positive energy and optimism. 4. Leaders establish trust with candor, transparency, and credit. 5. Leaders have the courage to make unpopular decisions and gut calls. 6. Leaders probe and push with a curiosity that borders on skepticism, making sure questions are answered with action. 7. Leaders inspire risk taking and learning by setting the example. 8. Leaders celebrate.

9. 8 Effective Leaders Know How to Form the Right Work Environment Words & Tone Actions Values Attitude Demeanor Attentiveness Respect Interactions

10. Great Leaders Master Art of Feedback 1. Focused on Behavior-observable actions 2. Timely-sooner is better 3. Candid-honest…avoid sugar-coating 4. Specific-fact-based 5. Brief-one sentence, one behavior 6. Guided by a Business Rationale

11. Leaders Know Where They Make Mistakes: Errors Due to Ego Focusing on Wrong People Forgetting to Pay Attention Trying to Fix Weaknesses Avoiding Tough Discussions Ensuring Accountability

12. Effective Leaders Develop Great Habits They: Seek Feedback Are Life-Long Learners Focus on “You” not “I” Seek to Positively Impact Others Remember to Enjoy the Journey