Mastering the Five Levels of Leadership

1. Mastering the Five Levels of Leadership Andrew P. Willems Trinity-St. Luke’s Lutheran School 303 Clark St., Watertown, WI 53094 Wisconsin Lutheran State Teachers Conference October 30th, 2009 Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

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3. Introduction • Leadership is the influence of others in a productive, vision-driven direction and is done through the example, conviction, and character of the leader. • Increasing our ability to lead requires change • Revolution=an activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes (Webster) • True leadership can bring radically positive change to a stagnant environment (p. XIII) Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

4. Introduction • Life should be about purpose and meaning and cause and fulfilling our personal, God-given destinies • Cultivating Leadership • Anyone can develop leadership ability beyond their current level (p. 13) • Leadership development is a deliberate process Personal Activity: Personal Mission Statement Goetschel, Chuck, “Simon Says”, Paradigm Publishing, Inc., Reno, NV, 2009 Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

5. Assignment • Quickly write down these value words Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

6. Assignment • Personal Mission Statement—6 words • Personal Mission Statement—3 words Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

7. Assignment • Put those 3 words in order from top to bottom • Put 3 words in sentences Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

8. Assignment • Put the three sentences into a paragraph below—that is your Personal Mission Statement! Begin with: Success in my life means… Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

9. Assignment Personal Mission Statement Peace, integrity, power, wealth, joy, influence, happiness, love, justice, success, recognition, spiritual/faith, friendship, family, career, fame, truth, status, authority, wisdom, acceptance, health, legacy

10. Assignment Personal Mission Statement Pick six words that you would like to be known for when you die. Pick three words that you would crawl across a tight-rope for.

11. Assignment Personal Mission Statement Now put those three words in order of importance for you. Now put those words into sentences expressing what is important to you!!

12. Assignment Now write all of the sentences in a short paragraph. That is your personal mission statement. It will guide your decision making…especially in guiding you as to what is important in your life. I Corinthians 10:31

13. Foundational Qualities • Foundational Qualities of a leader • What a leader is—Winston Churchill and “Britain’s Finest Hour” • Empowering • Helping others fix problems and move forward • Serving others • What a leader brings; Foundational Qualities—William Wilberforce • Hunger Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

14. Hunger Diagram Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

15. Foundational Qualities • “If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing.” ~ Benjamin Franklin • Honable • Have an attitude that allows intensifying and sharpening • Any fool can find fault, but it takes a winner to find solutions Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

16. Foundational Qualities • Honorable • definition • Honor is the force that holds hunger in check • What a leader does—Mel Fisher • Vision • Tomorrow’s reality expressed as an idea today • Continually cast the vision before those you influence • Goal Setting • “A goal is more than a dream; it’s a dream being acted upon.” ~ David Schwartz Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

17. Foundational Qualities • “You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” ~ Wayne Gretzke Personal Activity: Vision and Goal Setting Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

18. Assignment Take one of those three words from the Personal Mission Statement and write a Vision Statement. Vision Statements are a vivid description of a desired outcome that inspires, energizes, and helps you create a mental picture of your target.

19. Assignment Focus on the desired outcome/goal and a completion date. The best vision statements are for five to ten years away. Your vision statement should represent your best possible outcome.

20. Assignment Put your vision statement in the present tense and make it emotional with sensory details. The purpose of your vision statement is to open your eyes to what is possible. Update your vision statement periodically throughout the year.

21. Assignment By July of 2014 my wife and I will be in Hawaii. By July of 2014 my hot wife and I will be sunning on the shores of Lanikai Beach in Hawaii enjoying pineapple boats. Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

22. Assignment You must write your goals. They are stepping stones for reaching your vision. They must be measureable and specific. Graduate all of my children from high school. Save 10% of our gross income every year. Take no big vacations between now and 2014. Pay cash for our next car. Use the inheritance money from my father-in-law.

23. Foundational Qualities • Game Planning • Set in Sand • Prioritize Tasks Personal Activity: Big Rocks in the Jar First Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

24. Read, “Get Your Big Rocks in First” Assignment http://celestinechua.com/blog/2009/02/get-your-big-rocks-in-first/ The “Big Rocks” must be in line with your Personal Mission Statement They are the Stephen Covey, Quadrant Two items (Quality and Personal Leadership)— Important but Non-Urgent Scripture Reading Watch daughter’s volleyball game Fix the bathroom sink Correcting papers Take your dream vacation Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

25. Assignment • Look at your Vision Statement; list 10 things in your life and put them in priority order. These can change depending on your season of life. Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

26. Foundational Qualities • Working • Casting the vision • Leading by example • Work ethic-there is no job beneath the leader • Solve problems and remove obstacles • Maintaining focus • Striving ahead of the group—pull with your performance • Provide __________ and __________ correction Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

27. Foundational Qualities • Seeking Counsel • Mentor with someone—fruit on the tree • Purpose is for the leader to learn • Make mid-course correction • Receive feedback • Be held accountable • Grow Personally Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

28. A Leader Grows Personally • How a leader grows personally • Trilateral Leadership Ledger • Gain self-mastery • Growth cannot be optional • Growth in influence with others • Measure the internal growth of the leader • Effectiveness of the leader is measured on the left of the scale from 0-10 • Categories of leadership effectiveness across the bottom; character, tasks, relationships Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

29. A Leader Grows Personally • Character—”What one becomes is much more important than what one accomplishes” 1-9 • Tasks—the ability to get things done 1-7 • Relationships 1-10 • Start with a self-assessment on the Trilateral Leadership Ledger; than multiply the three numbers to get your Leadership Effectiveness rating. Notice it will grow exponentially • Caution: People tend to first overrate themselves • What’s important is to control where you end up on our leadership journey. Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

30. Personal Activity: Trilateral Leadership Ledger • Focus on developing weaknesses for a better percentage of improvement (ie. Multiplication property of zero) • Personal Growth • One weakness to personal growth is a leader’s inability to see their blind-spots • “Arriving at Moral Perfection”, Benjamin Franklin (sanctification) • Pick one category to work on for four weeks—(He) never attained moral perfection, he was the better for it. • Temperence • Silence • Order • Resolution • Frugality • Industry Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

31. A Leader Grows Personally • “Moral Perfection” continued… • Sincerity • Justice • Moderation • Cleanliness • Tranquility • Chastity • Humility http://nibiryukov.narod.ru/nb_pinacoteca/nb_pinacoteca_painting/nb_pinacoteca_duplessis_benjamin_franklin_private_collection.jpg Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

32. A Leader Grows Personally • How a leader grows in influence • A map of the journey of a leader from beginning to end • Jim Collins “Good to Great”– to be extraordinary takes a little extra • John Maxwell “Developing the Leader Within You” • Living the Five Levels of Influence: Queen Elizabeth I • Leadership is Art (requiring thinking) and Science (requiring action). Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

33. The Five Levels of Influence • Learning—1st Level of Influence • “That is one of the great secrets of becoming a great leader—never stop becoming.” ~ Jeff O’Leary • Becoming a student—little child in first soccer game • Art of Learning- • Learning is a top priority; not necessarily credentialed • Leaders learn from anyone • Leaders learn from those who have results Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

34. The Five Levels of Influence • Science of Learning- • Leaders learn about people • Leaders learn about the basics at the organization • Leaders learn about goals and objectives • Leaders learn about process • Leaders learn to measure performance • Leaders learn about histories and environment • Leaders learn about obstacles • Leaders learn from books, audios, and videos • Leaders learn from association • Leaders learn from mentor/protégé relationships • Leaders learn from action Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

35. Personal Activity: Personality Profiles Rohm, Robert, “Personality Profiles”, Personality Insights, Inc., Marietta, GA, 2008 Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

36. The Five Levels of Influence • Historical Example: Theodore Roosevelt— “A Campaign of Self-Transformation” • Performing—2nd Level of Influence • “When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt.” ~ Henry J. Kaiser • Becoming a performer—soccer passing, scoring, becoming a key player • Art of Performing • Performers get results through effort • Performers understand champions didn’t start that way Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

37. The Five Levels of Influence • Performers know you will be second best many times • Performers know nothing worthwhile comes easy • Performers don’t expect fair treatment • Performers know there will always be critics and adversaries • Performers know breaks come to those who prepare • Performers know attitude conquers circumstances • Performers can never be satisfied • Performers know there is power in belief • Science of Performing • Performers are part of an overall team • Performers edify leadership Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

38. The Five Levels of Influence • Leading—3rd Level of Influence • “Being a general calls for talents different than those of a soldier.” ~ Titus Livy • Responsibility to lead others—on-field leader; captain of the team • Art of Leading • Leaders understand results come through a team effort • Leaders understand people buy into the leader before anything else • Leaders understand the importance of developing people • Leaders understand they deal with inadequate resources • Leaders understand leadership is the limitation Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

39. The Five Levels of Influence • Leaders understand the impact of their actions (big picture) • Leaders understand that leadership is about sacrifice • Leaders understand a leader’s job is never done • Science of Learning • Leaders model the way • Leaders compel individuals to perform • Leaders coach others—at levels below themselves • Leaders become servants • Leaders operate as field commanders; they are with others • Leaders orchestrate activity • Leaders measure results Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

40. Leaders solve problems • Leaders Communicate • Historical Example: George Washington— “The Faithful Servant” • Developing Leaders—4th Level of Influence • “A leader is best when people barely know he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worse when they despise him. But of a good leader who talks little when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, ‘We did it ourselves.’ ” ~ Jeff O’Leary Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

41. The Five Levels of Influence • Develop others—soccer player is the head coach; not positional, though, but develops others • Art of Leadership Development • Level 4 leaders know results come through efforts of other leaders • Level 4 leaders understand the power of duplication • Level 4 leaders know leaders have strengths in various levels • Level 4 leaders know the vision must be big enough for other leaders • Level 4 leaders know recognition is a valuable motivator Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

42. The Five Levels of Influence • Science of Leadership Development • Level 4 leaders compel other leaders to get team results • Level 4 leaders become talent scouts • Level 4 leaders empower other leaders • Level 4 leaders learn to mentor • Historical Example: Lord Horatio Nelson— “A Band of Brothers” • Developing Leaders Who Develop Leaders—5th Level of Leadership Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

43. The Five Levels of Influence • “Really great men have a curious feeling that the greatness is not in them, but through them.” ~ John Ruskin • The pinnacle of leadership ability—soccer player is legendary as a pioneer or had revolutionized the sport. • Art of Level 5 Leader • Results come through the endurance and succession of the vision • The vision and the leader are intertwined Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

44. The Five Levels of Influence • Science of Level 5 Leader • Attract the highest-caliber leaders to the cause • Historical Example: The Apostle Paul— “An Influence of Inestimable Value” Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org

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50. Mid-course Correction Best Path OFF A LITTLE GOAL MISSED GOAL BY A LOT!! http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/413670/2/istockphoto_413670_leader.jpg Andrew Willems awillems@tslwels.org