Copyright 2010 David Maurer [email protected] 1 Leading Leaders David Maurer, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.), PMP PMIWDC Fairview Park 19 August 2010.

copyright 2010 David Maurer [email protected]

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Leading Leaders

David Maurer, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.), PMP

PMIWDC Fairview Park

19 August 2010

"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible."


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Leading Leaders

Developing commitment and buy-in Achieving sustainment Managing change Dealing with change-resistant leaders

The effective development of new leaders and the sustained growth of existing leaders are FORCE MULTIPLIERS!


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Expectations of the Subordinate Leader

Autonomy Latitude Decision-making authority Limited or reasonable reporting requirements Seat and voice at the table

Offer input Share insights Leverage experience


Expectations of the Senior Leader

Meet or exceed requirements Contribute at higher level Anticipate emerging requirements Identify and manage risk Freedom from hand-holding (fire and forget) Understand the organization Represent the organization and its interests Follow well


High Performers/High Potential Harvard Business Review – May 2010

1 in 3 High Potential employees – not 100% giving effort

1 in 4 believe he/she will be elsewhere in a year

1 in 5 has personal aspirations at odds with the firm’s plans for them

21% of employees = “highly disengaged” in 2009 (up from 8% in 2007)

70% of High Performers lack critical attributes essential for future success

High Performers/High Potential

Only 30% of today’s High Performers are also High Potentials

Bridge the Gap to Achieve Success



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Role of Senior Management

Senior “manager” or senior “leader?” Informed vs. Involved Expect vs. Inspect Establish goals in coordination with direct

report Set and maintain expectations Check on progress - updates Offer guidance Employ “interest-based” leadership


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Leadership Labs


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Fundamental Leadership PrinciplesTaught at West Point

Ethics – forms the basis of leadership Communicating – primary skill for leaders Teamwork – must think “group success” Developing Other Leaders – assuring the future Delegating – expanding your reach Planning – when to follow/when to abandon Learning from Failure – perhaps

our greatest teacher


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Communicating to junior leaders

The Plan No plan survives first contact with the enemy

The Why The Commander’s Intent The Conditions and Circumstances The Left, Right, Front, Rear and Support

Elements The Expectations


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Developing Other Leaders

“…the true measure of a leader is found in the eyes of your direct reports, the embrace of your spouse and the hearts of your children”

COL Tom Kail, combat leader

Our leadership can affect hundreds, if not thousands of other people.

Just Turn Around!

“I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to grow more leaders, not more followers.” Ralph Nader

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Some Additional Thoughts

A’s hire A’s while B’s hire C’s Not passengers on a cruise ship – we are

crew members on a battleship People don’t care what you know until they

know how much you care Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit

their bosses The bucket Pointing your thumb


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The Backbone to Leadership

20 Po nts for Success

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Always Act with Integrity and Honesty: Always

Respond: “Respondability”

Anticipate: Over the horizon

Follow-up: “An action passed…”

Identify Problems and Solutions: Where is your value?


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Demonstrate Personal Accountability: It’s YOURS!

Work Hard: “If it were easy, everyone would do it”

Show a Sense of Urgency: Pep!

Foster Personal Discipline: Set the bar high for yourself

Lead by Example and Follow Well and Faithfully: Always on parade


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Be Loyal in All Directions: It is expected and should be

Be Clear and Consistent: Confusion impedes progress Counsel well, be specific

Show Gratitude and Respect for Others: Platinum Rule

Build Teamwork and Collaboration: You are rarely alone. Extend your reach

Promote a Common Purpose: Focus on every opportunity It’s a long baseball season BUT every game counts (60/42/60)


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Infuse Passion: Check for a pulse

Cultivate Your Reputation: Its all you have

Display a Seriousness of Purpose and a Sense of Humor: Study, learn and apply. Ease tensions, don’t create them

Continue to Grow: Your own responsibility (point the thumb)

Care for Those in Your Charge: An honor to lead


Questions?

Thank You

Copyright 2010 David Maurer [email protected] 1 Leading Leaders David Maurer, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.), PMP PMIWDC Fairview Park 19 August 2010.

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