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Executive Presence ACSA Conference | November 2016 Andy Johnsen | Assistant Superintendent | Lakeside Union School District

Executive Presence ___

Association of California School Administrators

2016 Leadership Summit

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Andy Johnsen, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Lakeside Union School District

Twitter/Instagram ajohnsenLUSD


Think of a strong leader. How would you describe that person? What adjectives come to mind? How do/did you feel when listening to that person or interacting with him/her?


APPEARANCE Signaling that you take yourself, those you engage with, and your work seriously – that you’re in total control. Minimizing distractions from your skill set and performance.

What signals do I want to send to others with my appearance? What’s one thing about my appearance that might be sending a distracting signal to others? What do I need to do about that?


COMMUNICATION Most of us tend to think of communication skills in terms of formal presentation skills. But when are you not onstage? When are you not being judged? Connect to your vision Be succinct – say more

by saying less Be clear & articulate

Be assertive Read the room

Command the room Tell stories

Know your stuff Be present!

Have a sense of humor/banter

What on the list above is a strength in my own communication style? What would I like to improve in my communication – formally and informally? Circle any communication “blunders” that might be a problem for you: Grating tone/pitch “Uh…Um…” and other fillers Failure to establish eye contact Rambling and redundant

Constantly checking your device “Uptalk” Visible trembling Overreliance on notes Being physically present but mentally miles away


VALUES Cross off any of these values that do not resonate for you. Circle the ones

that do. From the values you have circled, choose your top five.

Accessibility Empathy Originality

Accomplishment Enthusiasm Passion Accountability Excellence Peace

Accuracy Experience Perfection Adventure Expertise Power Affection Fairness Prosperity Affluence Faith Punctuality Altruism Fame Recognition Ambition Family Relaxation

Assertiveness Fidelity Reliability Balance Flexibility Resourcefulness Bravery Fun Respect

Calmness Generosity Security Celebrity Grace Sensitivity Challenge Growth Significance Charity Health Sincerity Courage Honesty Speed Creativity Humor Spirituality Curiosity Imagination Spontaneity

Dependability Impact Stability Determination Independence Strength

Clarity Integrity Success Comfort Intelligence Sympathy

Commitment Justice Teamwork Compassion Kindness Understanding Completion Knowledge Vision

Contentment Leadership Wealth Control Learning Winning

Directness Love Discipline Loyalty Diversity Mindfulness Efficiency Optimism


What do you want said at your Retirement Party?

People who have worked for you: “It was great working for ___________________! He/she was always… Your family: As dedicated as _________________ was to work, we always knew that… People you work with generally: Because of __________’s work, our (school/district) is now a place where…


Becoming a Resonant Leader Read the lists below. Place a star next to any characteristic that is a strength for you.

Circle any areas you would like to improve.

Self-‐Awareness • Know your strengths & weaknesses • Know what pushes your buttons • Be able to speak openly about your

emotions • Welcome feedback • Play to your strengths • Be self-‐assured • Don’t take yourself too seriously

Self-‐Management • Manage your emotions • Stay calm and clear-‐headed during crises • Admit mistakes. Be transparent. • Be flexible and be comfortable with

change • Set high standards for yourself and

others • Take initiative • Be optimistic

Social Awareness • Listen • Be in tune with the feelings of others • Keep a pulse on social networks and

political forces • Foster an emotional climate of service

Relationship Management • Articulate an inspiring vision • Be engaging & encouraging • Create resonance • Develop others – help them meet their

goals • Recognize the need for change – initiate

when it’s time • Manage conflict between people • Generate an atmosphere of teamwork

and collegiality • Model respect, helpfulness and

cooperation


My Personal Brand

How I want to be perceived

Who can give me feedback:

When do I do this well? What does it look like

when I miss the mark?

Action Plan


References

Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional intelligence 2.0. Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2012). Leadership 2.0. San Diego, CA: TalentSmart. DiSC Personality Assessment. https://www.discprofile.com Personality Profiles, LLC. Gallo, C. (2014). Talk like TED: The 9 public speaking secrets of the world's top minds. Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R. E., & McKee, A. (2002). Primal leadership: Realizing the power of emotional intelligence. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press. Hewlett, S. A. (2014). Executive presence: The missing link between merit and success. McCormack, J. (2014). Brief: Make a bigger impact by saying less. Hoboken: Wiley. Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., Switzler, A., Maxfield, D. G., & McGraw-‐Hill Education (Firm). (2014). Crucial accountability: Tools for resolving violated expectations, broken commitments, and bad behavior. Rath, T., & Conchie, B. (2008). Strengths based leadership: Great leaders, teams, and why people follow. Seneca, L. A., & Costa, C. D. (2005). On the shortness of life. New York: Penguin Books.

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