Presentation 9

Leadership Starts with YouThere are two parties, the establishment and

the movement. Ralph Waldo EmersonNothing happens without engaging a group

of people in making a differenceYou must engage people through strategic

dreams

Leader as Agent of ChangeSeek to maintain a competitive advantage

Add value to people’s livesDemonstrate a different approach (can’t be

imitated)Be flexible and willing to work with others to

create the best change

Leaders Empower Their TeamsTo achieve goals

Must build an organizationMust invest in the human resourcesMust give people the right toolsMust communicate effectively about servicesMust meet the needs of the communityMust look everywhere to find common ground

Leader are Bold Set unreasonable expectations Be willing to redefine politics Create a cause, not a campaign Listen to revolutionary voices Be open to new ideas Be open to new sources of resources Be open to talent from all sectors Encourage risk-taking Grow organically Share success with others

Create your “Organization”Mission statement: why are you here?Vision statement: where are you going?Values statement: how will you do what you

do?Strategy: what path will you take?Short-term goals: what are the next steps?

Leading Others. . . people become motivated when you guide

them to the source of their own power. Anita RoddickPower: ability to get others to do what you

want them to doLeadership: ability to influence others to use

their power to move toward a shared vision and goal

Sources of PowerLegitimate authorityCoercionRewardExpertisePersonal referenceIn the long run, all enduring and effective

relationships, including those between leaders and followers, are voluntary and reciprocal

Principles of InfluenceSee others as alliesClarify your goals, what you wantDetermine what the other person wantsDetermine what value you can giveDetermine if there is a foundation for

exchangeSelect a basic for exchange and continue

until it is reciprocal

Leadership CurrenciesInspirational-based: vision, excellence,Task-related: resources, informationPosition-based: recognition, visibility,

networksRelationship-based: understanding,

acceptance, personal support

Creating ChangeOvercome denial

Too often people what to: Deny message Deny messenger Deny ability to do anything (empowerment) Deny relevance of message

Leading ChangeCreate a sense of urgencyCreate a guiding coalitionCreate clear vision and strategyOvercommunicateReorganize to remove barriers to changeCelebrate short-term victoriesConsolidate wins into initiativesIncorporate changes into the culture

Contact InformationKathleen SchaferLeadership Connectionwww.leadershipconnection.net