Rotary Cayman Islands RYLA Leadership Presentation

LEADERSHIPRYLA Cayman Islands

August 2015

David Kirkaldy

WHO IS THIS GUY?I’m 47, and I came to Cayman when I was 2

Married with two kids, Ryan & Taylor

I embarrass my kids daily

Past President of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman

Past President of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce

Owner of Massive Equipment Rental

What defines a leader ?integrity

dedication

humility

generosity

openness

creativity

fairness

assertiveness

humor

character

charisma

communication

competence

courage

discernment

focus

initiative

listens

attitude

responsibility

relationships

vision

teachability

self-control

Dictionary definition …1. The position or function of a leader, a person who

guides.

2. The ability to lead.

3. An act or instance of leading; guidance; direction.

4. The leaders of a group.

Is the dictionary helpful?

Not so much!

Alternative definition …

Leadership is a process of social influence which maximizes efforts of others towards achievement of a goal. KEVIN KRUSE - Author

So, what is this "lead" thing?

Show the way

Guide

Influence

Shape opinion

Are all leaders alike?

Are all leaders successful right away?

Consider these examples…

•Struggled in school

•Failed sixth grade.

• Initially a political failure. Defeated in every election for public office until he finally became the Prime Minister at the age of 62.

• "We shall never surrender."

WINSTON CHURCHILL

•He went to war a captain & returned a private

•He started numerous business that ultimately failed

•Defeated in most runs he made for public office

• "Be sure to plant your feet in the right place, then stand firm."

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

•Cut from his high school team

•Missed more than 9,000 shots

•Lost almost 300 games

• "I have failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed."

MICHAELJORDAN

•Born to humble circumstances

•Father was a preacher, mother was a teacher

•Arrested 30 times

• "I have a dream.”

MARTIN LUTHER KING

There are manyother leaders

I could have chosen.

STEVE JOBS

SIR RICHARDBRANSON

YODA

What is the leadership success formula?

THERE IS NONE

• Leadership is different for different people, different companies and different situations

• What works for one may not probably will not work for another

• Leaders can be REALLY BAD PEOPLE

• Leadership IS NOT management!

SETH GODIN

SETH GODIN

MANAGEMENT

Managers get employees to do what they did yesterday, a little faster and cheaper.

Managers want authority.

LEADERSHIPLeaders know where they want to go, but they understand that they can't get there without giving those they lead the tools to make something happen.

LEADERS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Leaders are scarce and more valuable.

NO ONE FORMULA TO LEADERSHIP SUCCESS

integrity

dedication

humility

generosity

openness

creativity

fairness

assertiveness

humour

character

charisma

communication

competence

courage

discernment

focus

initiative

listens

attitude

responsibility

relationships

vision

teachability

self-control

SOME ELEMENTS OF LEADERSHIP SUCCESS

integrity

dedication

humility

generosity

openness

creativity

fairness

assertiveness

humor

character

charisma

communication

competence

courage

discernment

focus

initiative

listens

attitude

responsibility

relationships

vision

teachability

self-control

VISION

VISION

Vision is everything for a leader

Find your vision!

then

Stop at nothing!

to

Achieve it!

FINAL THOUGHTS Keep learning

Read everything you can

Attend courses

Update your skills

Speak in public

Get involved

Volunteer

SAY YES!