Presented by L. T. Nkomo Deaf Zimbabwe Trust DZT DEAF YOUTHS LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY SEMINAR 7-8 JUNE 2014.

DZT DEAF YOUTHS LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY SEMINAR 7-8 JUNE 2014

LEADERSHIPPresented by L. T. Nkomo

Deaf Zimbabwe Trust

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Background to LeadershipEvery human being is born to be a leader (Genesis 1: 27-28). Human beings are born to dominate and subdue their environment.Leadership is not over people but in an area of

gifting. (Mandela (fight against apartheid in South Africa), Mother Teresa (Championing the cause of the poor in India), Jairos Jiri (cause for the visually impaired in Zimbabwe), Martin Luther King Jr (Rights of African Americans in the USA).

Everyone is born with a seed of leadership in him or her but becoming a leader is a process.

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Mother Teresa’s vision was to help the poor and the sick

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Nelson Mandela’s Vision was for a just and equitable South Africa

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MANDELA WAS AGAINST DISCRMINATION OF BLACKS

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Martin Luther King Jr fought for black civil rights in the USA

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Background to LeadershipLeadership is a product of circumstantial

pressurePressure of adverse/bad situations forces

certain individuals to respond in certain ways that show certain traits of leadership.

‘You cannot change what you do not confront’ Myles Munroe

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Why then do we need Leaders?Nothing happens without leaders (The war of Liberation

in Zimbabwe had leaders, R.G Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, Ndabaningi Sithole, Josiah Tongogara etc.)

Nothing begins without leaders (Someone had to provide leadership for the start of ZIMNAD, ASSOD, DZT, ZIMDEAF MEDIA TRUST).

Nothing improves without leadership.(Welfare of PWDs in Zimbabwe)

Nothing develops without leadersNothing changes without leaders (Morgan Tsvangirai of

MDC-T, Martin Luther King jr (African American Activist)Nothing progresses without leadershipNothing succeeds without leadership.

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Why then do we need leadersLeaders create action where there was

hesitation.Courage where there was cowardiceOptimism where there is cynicismStrength where there was weaknessCreate hope in a state of despairLeadership determines the mentality, destiny,

attitude and commitment of followers. Myles Munroe and John Maxwell agree that

leadership is about influence.

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Cont‘An army of sheep led by a lion will defeat an

army of lions led by a sheep’ Alexander the Great

Nothing changes without effective, sensitive and spiritually based leadership.

Leadership is the cause of all problems and also the source of solutions to our problems.

‘Everything rises and falls on leadership’ John Maxwell

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What then is leadership?Leadership is about service to the people and

not powerLeadership is not about manipulating people but

inspiring people.Leadership is not about pursuing people or

finding followersLeadership is about finding purpose It is a leader’s passion for his or her purpose

that attracts followers. It must be remembered that leadership is

trusted privilege given by followers

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WHAT IS LEADERSHIP“Leadership is the capacity to influence others through inspiration motivated by passion, generated by vision, produced by a conviction, ignited by a purpose.” Myles Munroe

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InfluenceLeadership is about influencing a group or

team of people. It is not about power and coercion, although you may influence others to move in a direction that is contrary to their own actions. Influence is creating the want and desire in others to do what you want and desire them to do.

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It is all about Influence!

1965 March

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Leadership is influence

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Passion

Passion is contagious and a leader is most effective when he or she is passionate about the team, organization, and the work thereof. Passion is a characteristic that cannot be faked. It has to be genuine and portrayed.

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Unfulfilled passion will give you no peace as a leader

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Vision

Leadership is action. The vision is the articulation of the action to get to where the group needs to go. The vision should be well defined and effectively communicated.

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Without a vision you go nowhere

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Martin Luther King’s vision

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Conviction

Leaders believe that what they do is important and purposeful. The belief is the conviction that drives the leader’s actions and passion. The conviction is communicated in the vision and nearly every statement of the leader.

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Conviction is unwavering belief in your purpose

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Gallaudet University student fought until they got a Deaf President at the University

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Example: Equality for the Deaf

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PurposeLeaders have purpose for their actions and

what they influence. Leaders seek what is best for the group and not what is best for the individual. Leaders are inherently selfless and hardworking. They are driven by their conviction and purpose and resonates the passion in their vision statements.

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Art of LeadershipMany people try to fit in certain situations

but true leaders break away from the party.True leaders do not seek acceptance but

pursue their convictions.Leadership is a trusted privilege. You have no

right to demand people to follow you.Leadership is like beauty. It is the attitude

that stands out.

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Art of LeadershipThere must be a marriage between the

leadership spirit (mentality) and the spirit of leadership (attitude) that then gives the ability to lead.

Leaders take responsibility to change things. Leadership is not about cloning others in

your image.Leaders help others to discover themselves

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Principles of LeadershipLeadership is a trusted privilege given by

followersLeadership has to do with attitude than

methods of organizing peopleLeadership consists of 2 key principles

namely Manifestation (self discovery) Movement (transformational)-never accept a

limitation!

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Key AttributesPurpose (source of vision. Why were you

born?)Vision (Image of your purpose.)Take about it

and share it with others.Commit to principles and valuesExpress your passion and keep repeating it.Empower othersSelf discipline to protect your purpose.

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Key Attributes of a leaderA belief in oneselfPassion for what they doLeaders live lonely livesLeaders are not jealous about other people’s

successThey are committed to the betterment of

humanityLeaders are change agents

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Key Attributes Leaders are open to learn Leaders must be willing to involve others in their

work. Leaders must be willing to share power and

distribute control. You cannot do everything. A leader must starve his weakness and share

power and control with those who are stronger in a particular area.

Leaders pass on the baton stick to the next generation. They do not die with it.

Character in LeadershipCharacter is the personal submission to discipline of

principles that protect your gifts and talents.It is more important to be faithful than to be famousCharacter is developed by staying steadily through

tests and trials (‘…know them that labour among you…’)

Leaders fail when they sacrifice their character on the alter of compromise.

Character cannot be faked. ‘As a man thinks in his heart so is he’ If your thoughts are corrupt then it means your belief system is corrupt.

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Values and Character in LeadershipWhen you are a leader people imitate youCharacter is the most effective leadership toolCharacter strengthens your inner lifeCharacter enables you to fulfill your purposeCharacter protects your leadership and vision preventing

you from aborting your mission.Character allows you to leave a legacyCharacter is built on principles which are values you live

by in pursuit of your visionPrinciples produce character and character is more

important than charisma.

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Leadership without CharacterLeadership without character is power

without principleIt is abuse of powerA leader’s gift is only as safe as the character

that contains it.Violation of character forfeits the privilege to

use or serve your gift.A leader must not have many faces because

that creates doubt in followers. Your character protects your right to lead!

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Berlusconi’s Political Career was destroyed by his love for women.

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Closer Home: Attack on MT’s Character in 2013 Presidential Election Campaigns

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Character in LeadershipThe credibility of a leader is characterThe force of Leadership is characterThe trust of leadership is characterThe legitimacy of leadership is characterThe integrity of leadership is character‘Leadership is a combination of strategy and

character. If you must be without one be without strategy’ Myles Munroe

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ConclusionLeadership is therefore impossible without; A guiding purpose and visionDeep passion for accomplishmentPrinciples that regulate leadership behavior.

‘Character is like the skeleton of your whole body, when it collapses the whole purpose collapses’ Myles Munroe

The force of leadership is character!