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Strengths Based Leadership-Manager Review

ByTom Rath &

Barry Conchie

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Introduction

“I’ve never met a effective leader who wasn’t aware of his talents and working to sharpen them.”

-Former NATO Supreme Commander , Wesley ClarkIn the New York Times Magazine

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Introduction

The best leaders get to live onThink of the leaders you respect These leaders live on because they shaped your

thoughts and beliefs Effective leaders forever alter the course of your life

What are the keys to being an effective leader? Gallup reviewed decades of data on leadership 50 years of Gallup polls on most admired leaders Initiated study of 10,000 “followers” around the

world

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Key Findings of Gallup Research

The most effective leaders are always investing in strengths 73% of Employees are engaged when leadership

focuses on strengths

The most effective leaders surround themselves with the right people and then maximize their team Best leaders are not well-rounded, the team are

The most effective leaders understand their followers’ needs People follow for very specific reasons

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Part 1: Investing in your Strengths

“A leader needs to know his strengths as a carpenter knows his tools, or as a physician knows the instruments at her disposal. What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths – and can call on the right strength at the right time. This explains why there is no definative list of characteristics that describe all leaders.”-Dr. Donald Clifton-father of strengths psychology

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Part 1: Investing in your Strengths “If you focus on people’s weaknesses, they

lose confidence.”-Mervyn Davies, Chairman Standard Chartered Bank

Landmark “self-confidence” study by University of Florida 2008: 7,600 men & women aged 14 – 22 years of age First studied in 1979 Participants followed for 25 years and measured

on the following: Career success Education Health

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Part 1: Investing in your Strengths

Results of “Self Confidence” study People aware of their strengths and build self-

confidence at an earlier age reap a “cumulative advantage” that continues to grow over a lifetime

These results highlight the value of leaders knowing their own strengths

In addition, reveal the importance of leaders to uncover the strengths of others as early as possible

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team

Effective leaders surround themselves with the right people and build on each person’s strengths.The Four Domains of Leadership Strength

1. Executing2. Influencing3. Relationship Building4. Strategic Thinking

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – Executing Domain

Leaders with dominant strength in Executing domain know how to make things happen.

Implement solutions Ability to “catch” an idea and make it reality

Examples: Leader may excel at establishing a quality process

using themes: Deliberative, or Discipline Leader may work tirelessly toward a goal with the

Achiever theme Leader with strong Arranger may determine the

optimal configuration of people to complete project

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team - Executing Themes

Achiever, Arranger, Belief, Consistency, Deliberative, Discipline,

Focus, Responsibility, Restorative

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – Influencing Domain

Leaders with dominant strength in Influencing domain help their team reach a much broader audience.

Sell team ideas inside & outside organization Ability to “take charge” and speak up

Examples: Leader with Command or Self-Assurance will

project authority and win followers Leader using WOO or Communication might get

people involved by getting individuals to feel comfortable and connected to the issues at hand

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – Influencing Themes

Activator, Command, Communication,Competition, Maximizer, Self-

Assurance, Significance, WOO

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – Relationship Builder Domain

Leaders with dominant strength in Relationship Building are the essential glue that holds a team together.

Unique ability to create groups Minimize distractions

Examples: Leader with Positivity or Harmony may work

hard to minimize distractions keep team energy high

Leader with strong Relator or Developer may be great mentor and guide as they push others toward bigger and better achievements.

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – Relationship Builder Themes

Adaptability, Developer, Connectedness,

Empathy, Harmony, Includer,Individualization, Positivity, Relator

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – Strategic Thinking Domain

Leaders with dominant strength in Strategic Thinking are the ones who keep us focused on what could be

Constantly absorbing and analyzing data Continually stretch our thinking for the future

Examples: Leader with Context or Strategic might explain

how past events influence present circumstances Leader with strong Ideation or Input may see

countless opportunities for growth based on all the information

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – Strategic Thinking Themes

Analytical, Context, Futuristic, Ideation, Input, Intellection,

Learner, Strategic

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Part 2: Maximizing Your Team – What Strong Teams have in common

1. Conflict doesn’t destroy strong teams because teams focus on results

2. Strong teams prioritize what’s best for the organization and then move forward

3. Members of strong teams are as committed to their personal lives as they are to their work

4. Strong teams embrace diversity5. Strong teams are magnets for talent

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Part 3: Understanding Why People Follow

The most effective leaders rally a broader group of people toward an organization’s goals, mission, and objectives You are a leader only if others follow Leaders are only as strong as the connections

they make with each person in their constituency

We continue to focus on leaders and ignore their impact on, and the opinions of, the people they lead

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Part 3: Why People Follow Gallup conducted a formal study to obtain the average person’s opinion about leadershipIn sharp contrast to other leadership research, which is primarily based on case studies, interviews, research within one organization, or convenience samples, this study looked at a true random sample of 10,000 followersAfter conducting preliminary testing with several questions, Gallup anchored research on the following 2 key questions

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Part 3: Why People FollowAfter conducting preliminary testing with several questions, Gallup anchored research on the following 2 key questions:

1. What leader has the most positive influence in your daily life?

2. Now, please list three words that best describe what this person contributes to your lifeA. ____________________________________B. ____________________________________C. ____________________________________

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Part 3: Why People Follow

Every word in these questions was selected with extreme careThe first part forced each person to identify a specific “leader” who “has the most positive influence” in their daily lifeThe word positive was included to ensure we were not studying leaders with negative influencePeter Drucker said, “The 3 greatest leaders of the 20th century were Hitler, Stalin, and Mao. If that is leadership, I want no part of it.”

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Part 3: Why People Follow

Upon completion of our survey we studied the 25 most commonly mentioned words

To our surprise many of the “usual suspects” Purpose, Wisdom, Humor, Humility were not listed 1,000 people listed the exact same word

Followers have a clear picture of what they want and need from the most influential leaders in their lives: Trust Compassion Stability Hope

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Why People Follow - Trust

On leader interviewed said, “The truth is your bond – you die keeping your promises or you send the message that your word is not worth much.”Trust might be the “do or die” foundation for leadingThe followers we surveyed also cited honesty, integrity, and respect as distinct contributionsGallup’s latest research on trust in leadership also suggests that this foundation is closely linked to employee engagement

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Why People Follow – Trust Activity

Best Buy’s Brad Anderson described trust as “the most cherished and valuable commodity in a work environment.”Brad Anderson’s key to building trust is being authentic even if that means letting people see his flaws, he feels he has no choice but to be candid even when delivering difficult newsHow do you convince a person of your honesty?Share out best practices or creative ideas to build trust with our employees

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Why People Follow - Compassion

Unfortunately, most leaders are hesitant to show genuine compassion for the people they lead, at least in the same way they would with a friend or family memberStudy shows leaders would be wise to show they care for their employeesCaring, friendship, happiness, and love were other frequently mentioned words in surveyIf people are to truly love their organization, it needs to have a heart

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Why People Follow – Compassion Activity

What can we do as leaders at Broyhill to show compassion to our employees?Share out current best practices or creative ideas to implement (Insert best practices & ideas here)

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Why People Follow - StabilityNeed a leader who will provide a solid foundationCan count on a leader in times of troubleNeed to know your core values are stableWhile it is critical for organizations to evolve, change, and grow over time, they must also offer employees stability and confidenceEmployees who have a high confidence in their company’s financial future are nine times as likely to be engaged in their jobs when compared to those without confidence in their company

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Why People Follow – Stability Activity

At a company level, nothing creates stability as quickly as transparencyWhat can we do as leaders at Broyhill to provide stability to our employees?Share out current best practices or creative ideas to implement (Insert best practices & ideas here)

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Why People Follow - Hope

This higher level need poses an interesting challenge; it appears that followers want stability in the moment and hope for the futureOther words mention in survey: direction, faith, guidanceWhen employees responded to the statement, “feel enthusiastic about the future” - 69% of those of employees who strongly agreed were engaged in their jobsWhen hope is absent, people lose confidence, disengage, and often feel helpless

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Why People Follow – Hope Activity

While solving difficult problems is an essential part of any effective leadership, identifying opportunities for the future plays a much more important role in creating hope and optimismWhat can we do as leaders at Broyhill to create hope for our employees?Share out current best practices or creative ideas to implement (Insert best practices & ideas here)