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Awareness
Concepts
Organized Knowledge
Skills
Principles
Do It!
“Traditional View of Leadership”
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Linear Progression?
Source: Janet Ayers, Purdue University
An Educational Process of Leadership Growth and Development
THE LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM
Development Phases
Application
Principles & Skills
Concepts & Organized Knowledge
AwarenessIndi
vidu
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ompe
tenc
ies
Personal
Development
Interpersonal
Development
Organizational
Development
Community/Institutional
Development
Valu
es
Goa
l Set
ting
Pers
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Sty
le
List
enin
g &
Giv
ing
Feed
back
Spea
king
in P
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Dea
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with
Diff
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ple
Volu
ntee
rism
Team
wor
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Col
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Gro
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Lead
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Gro
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Gro
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Bui
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Soci
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Eco
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Issu
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Publ
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Mak
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Res
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Con
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Impl
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Com
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“Traditional” Leadership/Management
SequentialSkill Based – (tools, techniques)Generally Measurable“Technicians”
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Personal
Community
Organizational
Interpersonal
Developing the Whole
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Level 5 Leadership
Source: Collins, J. Level 5 Leadership: The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve. Harvard Business Review, January 2001.
Level 1: Highly Capable Individual
Level 2: Contributing Team Member
Level 3: Competent Manager
Level 4: Effective Leader
Level 5: Level 5 Executive
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Yin & Yang of Level 5
Shows compelling modesty
Acts with quiet, calm determination
Ambition directed toward organization success
Accepts responsibility for poor results (inward focus)
Catalyst in transition from good to greatUnwavering resolve, no
matter how difficultSets the standard for
building a sustainable organizationFree with credit for
success (outward focus)
Source: Collins, J. Level 5 Leadership: The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve. Harvard Business Review, January 2001.
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Servant-LeadershipCharacteristics
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Laub, J. Notes from seminar at 1999 Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership annual conference.
Shared Leadership Provides Leadership
Shares Vision
Shares Power
Shares Status
Envisions the Future
Takes Initiative
Clarifies Goals
Values People Develops PeopleBelieves in Others
Serves Others First
Listens Receptively
Provides for Learning
Models Behavior
Builds up Through Encouragement
Servant-LeadershipCharacteristics, cont’d.
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SolutionsLaub, J. Notes from seminar at 1999 Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership annual conference.
Builds CommunityStrong Relationships
Works Collaboratively
Values Individual Differences
Displays AuthenticityOpenness and Accountability
Willing to Learn
Has Integrity, Fosters Trust
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Emerging Leaders are…
Technology Savvy
Independent
Skeptical of Institutions
Entrepreneurial
Adventuresome/ Risk-takers
Efficient
Embrace Change
Outcome Focused
Source: Center for Creative Leadership. On-going research project.
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Emerging Leaders want…
FreedomImmediate PayoffsIndependenceBalanceFlexibilitySocial ResponsibilityDirect Communication
Sense of CommunityTime over MoneyMeaning & Life PurposeCustomized Personal Development PlanGenuine Relationship Mentoring/CoachingCareer PathingSkill Transferability
Source: Center for Creative Leadership. On-going research project.
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Emerging Leaders want…contd.
Continuous and Immediate Feedback
Learning Experientially
Openness
Understanding of the Work ContractAcceptance of DifferencesTrust
Source: Center for Creative Leadership. On-going research project.
Adversity Quotient
Climbers – lifelong ascenders
Campers – make some progress, then stop
Quitters – stop taking any challenges
Source: Stoltz, Paul. Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1997
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C.O2.R.E. of Adversity Quotient
Control: perception of how much control one has over an adverse event
Origin & Ownership: assigning the source of the adversity, and claiming my level of accountability
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C.O2.R.E. of Adversity Quotient
Reach: how far the adversity is expected to “reach” into other areas of one’s life
Endurance: assigning the source of the adversity, and claiming my accountability for it
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Leadership
Solutions
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Connective Edge – elements…
Masters Own TasksIntrinsic (excels)Competitive (Outperforms)Power (takes charge)
Contributes to Others’ Tasks
Vicarious (mentors)Contributory (helps)Collaborative (joins forces)
Maximizes Interactions
Entrusting (empowers)Social (networks)Personal (persuades)
Source: Lipman-Blumen, Jean. The Connective Edge: Leading in an Interdependent World. Jossey-Bass. 1996.
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Key Competencies Learned from the Kellogg Foundation Fellows Program
Self-Knowledge
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Flexibility/ Adaptability
Creative Thinking
Commitment to Service
Technology Mastery
Public Policy
Source: Beineke, J.A. & Sublett, R.H. Leadership Lessons and Competencies: Learning from the Kellogg National Fellowship Program. http://www.wkkf.org/Documents/CCT/Leadership/leaderlessons.asp
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Authentic Level 5/Servant-Leadership
HolisticIntuitiveNurturingDifficult to MeasureArtisan in NatureInnovative
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The Power of Convergence
Values Based-Level 5/Leadership with Integrity
(Servant-Leadership)
- Servant-Leadership - Leading from Within
- Habits of the Heart - Synchronicity
- Covey’s 7 Habits - Character Counts
- Hunter’s Love and Leadership - Raines’ 7X
- Enlightened Leadership - Authentic Leadership
- Level 5 Leadership
Traditional Leadership/Management
Skills
- Goal setting – Personal style
- Feedback – Speaking
- Conflict resolution – Group dynamics
-Community issues – Public policy
- Time Management – Project Mgmt
Innovative
Leadership
Solutions
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Collection or System?Bowl of FruitBasketball TeamMicrowave OvenTrack & Field TeamKitchenLibraryA Marriage
SYSTEMS THINKING
Personal Mastery
Personal VisionsCreative tension vs. emotional tensionLearn to use the conscious & unconscious minds for problem solvingRecognize current reality – seek the truthSee “responsibility” as ability to respond
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Source: Senge, Peter. The Fifth Discipline. New York. Currency-Doubleday, 1990.
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Mental Models
See assumptions that shape our view of the worldLeaps of abstractionLearn skills of advocacy and inquiry for exploration of assumptionsSeeing the “left hand column”
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Source: Senge, Peter. The Fifth Discipline. New York. Currency-Doubleday, 1990.
Shared Vision
What do I (we) want to create – our desired futureGenuinely developed in a collegial mannerBeginning steps for creating a common identityTaps a common deep passion
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Solutions
Source: Senge, Peter. The Fifth Discipline. New York. Currency-Doubleday, 1990.
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Team Learning
Developing a collective ability to learn from common eventsLooking at “mistakes” as learning opportunitiesUnderstanding & using the approaches of DIALOGUE and DISCUSSION
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Solutions
Source: Senge, Peter. The Fifth Discipline. New York. Currency-Doubleday, 1990.
Systems Thinking
Assumes presence & interaction of other 4 disciplines
Learning disabilities
Seeing structures, patterns of behavior and events, and their affect on complex situations
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Solutions
Source: Senge, Peter. The Fifth Discipline. New York. Currency-Doubleday, 1990.
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Taulbert’s 8 Habits of the Heart
Nurturing Attitude
Dependability
Responsibility
Friendship
Brotherhood
High Expectations
Courage
Hope
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Leadership
Solutions
Taulbert, Clifton. Eight Habits of the Heart: Embracing the Values That Build Strong Families and Communities. Viking Penguin. 1999.
Rosen’s Global Literacies:
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Lessons on Business Leadership and National Cultures
LeadershipCulture
Personal Social
Business CulturalTools: What
resourcesdo we need?
Purpose: Whereare we going?
Plan: How do weget there?
Results: how do we
measuresuccess?
BusinessCulture
NationalCulture
WorldCulture
TechnologyHistory
Knowledge
Psychology
ChangeGlobalization
Economics
Politics Religion
Geo
grap
hy
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Values of Aloha
Responsibility:KuleanaTo set things Right:Ho'oponoponoHelp: KokuaFamily: 'OhanaTake Good Care:Malama Pono
Peace, Unity, Harmony: LokahiRecognition: 'IkeLove: AlohaHonesty: KuponoCooperation:Laulima
Source: Poster printed by the Hawaii Federal & State Employees Federal Credit Union.
Human Growth and DevelopmentMental
Emotional
Physical
Spiritual
Adapted from Brendtro, et.al. “Reclaiming Youth at Risk.”
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Solutions
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Medicine Wheel/Circle of CourageMastery
Belonging
Generosity
Independence
Source: Brendtro, et.al. “Reclaiming Youth at Risk.”
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Leadership
Solutions
Raines’ 7 X Requisites
Appreciate us. Show us you care.Be flexible. Let us have a life beyond work.Create a team. Give us the family (community) we never had.
Develop us. Help us to increase our skills.Involve us. Ask our opinions. Lighten up. Remember, it's not brain surgery.Walk your talk. Practice what you preach.
Innovative
Leadership
Solutions
Raines, C. (1997). Beyond generation X: a practical guide for managers. Menlo Park, CA: Crisp Publications.
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Youth Viewed As Objects
Adults know what is best for young people
Little room for consideration of what young people think about the program
Youth “should” take advantage of the opportunity designed by the adult
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Leadership
Solutions
Source: Loftquist, William. Discovering the Meaning of Prevention. Tucson, Arizona: AYD Publications. 1983.
Youth Viewed As RecipientsMay have some input into design
Adult controls the experience but “allows” participation because of the value
Adults know best what young people need to succeed
Shows a concern for preparing youth for responsible decision making
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Source: Loftquist, William. Discovering the Meaning of Prevention. Tucson, Arizona: AYD Publications. 1983.
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Youth Viewed As Resources/Partners
Respect given to what young people bring to the table
Shared leadership & decision making by youth and adults
May require shifts in organizational policy and practice to truly model
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Solutions
Source: Loftquist, William. Discovering the Meaning of Prevention. Tucson, Arizona: AYD Publications. 1983.
Youth In Governance
Developmental
Tasks
Adult Led Youth LedAdult/Youth Partnership Youth/Adult PartnershipInnovative
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Leadership is inherently collective…
… and profoundly personal.
Peter Senge on Leadership
“Don’t confuse leadership for power or authority.”