Visions in Action Presence Presentation - January 2012

Welcome to a Conversation on Leadership Presence

Seattle University LEMBA- Cohort AJanuary 14, 2012

Jean Oplinger, MCCVisions in Action Executive Leadership Development

“In the LEMBA program we move our students over two years from success to significance. They have the experience and tools to go out and lead in ways that are making a difference in the world.”

—Marilyn Gist, executive director, Center for Leadership Formation

Marilyn Gist

“…from success to significance.”

Objective: To leave with at least two clear actions.

You will be provided with:• Reminders• Self-reflection and group insight• Input from your colleagues • Increased awareness and distinctions around image, brand and presence characteristics• Tools to deepen your connection and leadership presence

As a leader, who are you?

What are you up to?

Where are you going?

Does how you “show up” support you in fulfilling on your future?

Ponder…

First impressionsthe Stats

Impressions…

Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, you are evaluated, even if it is just a glance.

Your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe.

Your demeanor, mannerisms and body language.

Your grooming, clothing and accessories…

Albert Mehrabian, UCLA

7% on what is said38% on tone of voice55% on appearance

Second study revealed that 65% of first impressions last.

Perception:

“Two people see the same object but they never see it in such a way that the images they receive are absolutely identical.”

C.G. Jung, “Psychological Types”

How do you see yourself?

Exercise:

Objectively, picture yourself as you entered work last week:From a third-person point of view…

1. What would you notice about you?2. What were you wearing?3. What were you thinking about? 4. What was your attitude?5. If people had to describe your attitude

in one word, what would it be?

Take a few minutes to reflect on these questions.

Share your observations with a neighbor at your

table.

Three Distinctions: ImagePersonal BrandPresence

Think of your Image

as your visual

representation or

“packaging.”

Think of your Personal Brand as the unique or distinguishing characteristics that you represent.

Susan R. Eaton

Environmental Advocate

Think of Presence as your

whole-self experienced.

The congruent you, both inside and out.

Your energy, capacity to connect and be present.

You aligned.

A closer look at: Image Brand Presence

mage

Image - your visual representation or “packaging.”What do you want to project?

1. Find a partner for a 1:1 dialog. 2. Pick an “A” and a “B”3. Using your insights from the last

exercise, “A” describe to “B” how you “literally” want to show up as a leader.

4. “B” provide two suggestions that might to help them project that image in the future.

5. “A” listen attentively to the suggestions. Your only responses are: “thank you,” “thank you, tell me more,” or “thank you, I think so too.”

3 minutes total time per person.

Exercise:

rand

Personal

By Tom Peters

“Big companies understand the importance of brands. Today, in the Age of the Individual, you have to be your own brand.

“If you want people to see you as a powerful brand, act like a credible leader.

When you're thinking like brand You, you don't need org-chart authority to be a leader. The fact is you are a leader. You're leading You! “

What is your greatest, clearest strength? What

makes you noteworthy?

Pick a partner. Think about their clearest greatest strength, or

qualities and characteristics that are distinctive. What makes them stand out?

Choose a picture(s) or symbol(s) that metaphorically represent these characteristics.

Share what you have chosen and why. Possible action: write your 15 word brand

description.

Your Personal Brand – Using pictures and symbols

Exercise:Personal Brand - the unique or distinguishing characteristics that you represent.

Who do you admire?

Exercise:

Who do you admire?

1. 2.3.4.5.

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Write down 5 people you admire and appreciate.

Choose one of the people listed . Write down 10 qualities they possess.

Circle the top 5 qualities.

Pick a partner. Read your list of

5 qualities to each other.

Possible Action: Choose one of the characteristics you want to intentionally grow

and work on it.

resence

being centered

For Presence

Awaken to the mystery of being hereand enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.Have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. Receive encouragement when new frontiers beckon.Respond to the call of your gift and the courage to follow its path.Let the flame of anger free you of all falsity.May the warmth of heart keep your presence aflame.May anxiety never linger about you.May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of

soul.Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.Be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul.May you experience each day as a sacred gift wovenaround the heart of wonder.

- John O’Donohue

What actions will you take?

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Thank you for doing what it takes to be a leader.

Jean Oplinger, MCCVisions in Action206-686-4994jean@visions-in-

action.com