Leadership in the 21st Century

Anybody that plants a seed is thinking about future generations

“life’s frequently asked questions”

“equipping the next generation … . ”www.abcoflife.net

The 5 Strategies ofExceptional Leaders

Objectives

At completion of this session YOU will be able to:

Day 1

Define “Leadership” ––( “Great Leaders Of Our Time” – Video Clip 4min)

Leadership in your world

Recognize Leadership Behavior

Understand the difference between acceptable leadership and exceptional leadership

Day 2 –The Leader Within You - (Video Clip “Inspirational Video”) –

Career Community and Workplace

Know the power of connecting Beliefs to Leadership Principles

Know the progressive stages of Leadership Development –Career and Workplace

Know the Five Strategies of Exceptional Leaders

Apply leadership basics to your everyday life-

Develop a personal action plan to become an exceptional leader

Leadership Development

Day 1

Group Activity –

Define “leadership” using your experience and the video clip

Introduction – What is leadership to you – “you define it”

Video Clip on Great Leaders Of Our Time – 4 min (Group activity)

List some “characteristics” of a leader you heard

List some “behaviors” of leaders you saw (hint visual)

Leadership in your world

Who are the leaders you “recognize” in your circles…

Who are your community leaders …in your “world”…

What do you “see” in them (list 3 and discuss one…)

www.lifefaqs.com 2008 GSLLC

Leadership Defined

Group Activity –

Have you ever thought about what it takes to “be a great leader”?

Establishes direction or a course of action and “influences others to follow”

Manages responsibilityAnd “executes authority” under control

Consistently sets the expectation …trustworthy

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Characteristics of Exceptional Leaders

RANK Characteristic Percent

1. 83

2. 67

3. 62

4. 58

5. 43

6. Fair Minded 40

7. Broad Minded 37

8. Straightforward 34

9. Imaginative 34

10. Dependable 33

The Leadership Challenge -- Posner & Kouzes

Intelligent

Inspiring

Look To Future

Competent

Honest

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Acceptable vs. ExceptionalAcceptable Exceptional

1. Have Convictions

2. Career focused (it’s all about me)

3. Understand Vision & Mission

4. Is motivated by activity/results

5. Motivates others minds

6. Operates within the rules and regulations

7. Core Values are situational

Live Convictions

Calling focused (it’s all about the cause)

Understand the Purpose behind Vision & Mission

Is motivated by shared vision

Motivates others hearts

Operates with passion towards Vision and Mission

Core Values are integrated in life and work

www.lifefaqs.com 2008 GSLLC

Defining Exceptional Leadership -Summary

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

Colin Powell

“There go my people and I must catch them for I am their leader.”

Gandhi; former Prime Minister of India

“Leadership is letting go in the doing, but not letting go in the guiding.” Dave Thomas; Chairman and Founder of Wendy’s

“Leadership is the ability to inspire confidence, determine direction and to serve with character and integrity.”

Roi Leadership focus group

Defining Leadership – (Your Homework )

Leadership is …..

Define it based on what you learned

I would like to someday….

Write down a dream, hope, or idea that you think would benefit the world for the better!