WHO IS THIS GUY?I’m 47, and I came to Cayman when I was 2
Married with two kids, Ryan & Taylor
I embarrass my kids daily
Past President of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman
Past President of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Owner of Massive Equipment Rental
What defines a leader ?integrity
dedication
humility
generosity
openness
creativity
fairness
assertiveness
humor
character
charisma
communication
competence
courage
discernment
focus
initiative
listens
attitude
responsibility
relationships
vision
teachability
self-control
Dictionary definition …1. The position or function of a leader, a person who
guides.
2. The ability to lead.
3. An act or instance of leading; guidance; direction.
4. The leaders of a group.
Alternative definition …
Leadership is a process of social influence which maximizes efforts of others towards achievement of a goal. KEVIN KRUSE - Author
•Struggled in school
•Failed sixth grade.
• Initially a political failure. Defeated in every election for public office until he finally became the Prime Minister at the age of 62.
• "We shall never surrender."
•He went to war a captain & returned a private
•He started numerous business that ultimately failed
•Defeated in most runs he made for public office
• "Be sure to plant your feet in the right place, then stand firm."
•Cut from his high school team
•Missed more than 9,000 shots
•Lost almost 300 games
• "I have failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed."
•Born to humble circumstances
•Father was a preacher, mother was a teacher
•Arrested 30 times
• "I have a dream.”
• Leadership is different for different people, different companies and different situations
• What works for one may not probably will not work for another
• Leaders can be REALLY BAD PEOPLE
• Leadership IS NOT management!
MANAGEMENT
Managers get employees to do what they did yesterday, a little faster and cheaper.
Managers want authority.
LEADERSHIPLeaders know where they want to go, but they understand that they can't get there without giving those they lead the tools to make something happen.
LEADERS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
Leaders are scarce and more valuable.
NO ONE FORMULA TO LEADERSHIP SUCCESS
integrity
dedication
humility
generosity
openness
creativity
fairness
assertiveness
humour
character
charisma
communication
competence
courage
discernment
focus
initiative
listens
attitude
responsibility
relationships
vision
teachability
self-control
SOME ELEMENTS OF LEADERSHIP SUCCESS
integrity
dedication
humility
generosity
openness
creativity
fairness
assertiveness
humor
character
charisma
communication
competence
courage
discernment
focus
initiative
listens
attitude
responsibility
relationships
vision
teachability
self-control
FINAL THOUGHTS Keep learning
Read everything you can
Attend courses
Update your skills
Speak in public
Get involved
Volunteer
SAY YES!