Leadership Development Module

1. Leadership Development Module David Jacobson Matt Treger Beyster Institute MEET U.S. Program

2. Agenda • Leadership Introduction Activity • U.S. Leadership Theories and Models • Campbell Leadership Descriptors Assessment • Campbell Leadership Descriptors Presentation • Leadership Characteristics Card Sort • Dyad Conversation on Leadership Characteristics • Large Group Discussion • Q&A MEET U.S.

3. Leadership Introduction Activity • In one or two sentences please write your personal definition of leadership. • Start your definition with “Leadership is…” and then finish the sentence. • Would two or three volunteers please share their definitions with the group? MEET U.S.

4. Leadership Definitions • The creative and directive force of morale (Munson, 1921) • The process by which an agent induces a subordinate to behave in a desired manner (Bennis, 1959) • Directing and coordinating the work of group members (Fiedler, 1967) • The presence of a particular influence relationship between two or more persons (Hollander & Julian, 1969) • An interpersonal relationship in which others comply because they want to, not because they have to (Merton 1969; Hogan, Curphy, & Hogan, 1994) • The process of influencing an organized group toward accomplishing its goals (Roach & Behlin, 1984) • Actions that focus resources to create desirable opportunities (Campbell, 1991) MEET U.S.

5. U.S. Leadership Theories and Models Leadership Theories- Historical • Leadership Trait Theory • Leadership Behavioral Theory • Situational Leadership Approach Leadership Theories- Current • Emotional Intelligence • Derailment Research • Leadership Pipeline MEET U.S.

6. Drive Motivation Honesty & Integrity Self-Confidence Trustworthiness Intelligence Need for achievement Decisiveness Extroversion Assertiveness Flexibility Courage Leadership Trait Theory 1900-1950’s MEET U.S.

7. Leadership Behavioral Theory 1950’s- • Leadership is about what leaders do and how they behave • Four Main Leadership Behaviors 1. Concern for task 2. Concern for people 3. Directive Leadership 4. Participative Leadership MEET U.S.

8. Situational Leadership Approach 1970’s- • Leadership is a relationship between a leader and a follower • Context is critical • Development level of follower (four development levels) determines appropriate leadership behavior • Competence & Commitment • Leadership style is combination of two behaviors • Direction & Support MEET U.S.

9. Ken Blanchard’s Situational Leadership II MEET U.S.

10. Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence 1995- Emotional Intelligence: “Abilities such as being able to motivate oneself and persist in the face of frustrations; to control impulse and delay gratification; to regulate one’s moods and keep distress from swamping the ability to think; to empathize and to hope.” MEET U.S.

11. The Center for Creative Leadership’s Derailment Research 1970-1990’s • Primary Reasons for Derailment • Inability to change and adapt during a transition • Problems with interpersonal relationships • Failure to build and lead a team • Failure to meet business objectives MEET U.S.

12. Problems with Interpersonal Relationships Personality characteristics seen as: • Insensitive • Manipulative • Critical • Demanding • Authoritarian (lacked a teamwork orientation) • Self-isolating • Aloof MEET U.S.

13. Leadership Pipeline Six Leadership Passages Passage One: From Managing Self to Managing Others Passage Two: From Managing Others to Managing Managers Passage Three: From Managing Managers to Functional Manager Passage Four: From Functional Manager to Business Manager Passage Five: From Business Manager to Group Manager Passage Six: From Group Manger to Enterprise Manager MEET U.S.

14. Campbell Leadership Descriptors • Describe universal leadership components • Identify characteristics of successful leaders • Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses • Develop an action plan MEET U.S.

15. Rating the Adjectives 4 = Definitely Descriptive 3 = Descriptive 2 = Not Descriptive 1 = Definitely Not Descriptive MEET U.S.

16. Fill in the Adjective Boxes • Farsighted: • Sees the big picture… Self Good Leader Poor Leader MEET U.S.

17. Find the Totals TOTAL MEET U.S.

18. Use Symbols to Plot the Profiles Self = Good Leader = Poor Leader = MEET U.S.

19. Leadership Components - Major Tasks • Vision – Establish general tone, direction • Management – Set goals and focus resources • Empowerment – Select and develop subordinates • Diplomacy – Forge coalitions • Feedback – Observe, listen, share information • Entrepreneurialism – Find future opportunities MEET U.S.

20. Leadership Components – Major Tasks • Vision – Establish general tone, direction • Farsighted • Enterprising • Persuasive • Resourceful • Has a global view • Management – Set goals and focus resources • Dedicated • Delegating • Dependable • Focused • Systematic MEET U.S.

21. Leadership Components - Major Tasks • Empowerment – Select and develop subordinates • Encouraging • Mentoring • Perceptive • Supportive • Trusting • Diplomacy – Forge coalitions • Diplomatic • Tactful • Trusted • Well-connected • Culturally sensitive MEET U.S.

22. Leadership Components - Major Tasks • Feedback – Observe, listen, share information • A good coach • A good teacher • Candid and honest • Listens well • Numerically astute • Entrepreneurialism – Find future opportunities • Adventuresome • Creative • Durable • Good fundraiser • Globally innovative MEET U.S.

23. Leadership Components Personal Characteristics • Personal Style – Set tone of competence, • optimism, integrity, and inspiration • Personal Energy – Live disciplined, wholesome lifestyle • Multicultural Awareness – Be comfortable working across geographic, demographic, and cultural borders MEET U.S.

24. Leadership Components Personal Characteristics • Personal Style • Credible • Experienced • A visible role model • Optimistic • Looks at global picture MEET U.S.

25. Leadership Components Personal Characteristics • Personal Energy • Balanced • Energetic • Physically fit • Publicly impressive • Internationally resilient • Multicultural Awareness MEET U.S.

26. Scoring Implications MEET U.S.

27. Leadership Descriptors Workbook • Analyzing the Results • Pages 19-21 • Developmental Activities • Pages 24-32 MEET U.S.

28. Leadership Descriptors Card Sort • Sort your cards in relationship to your current role • Most Important (10) • Very Important (10) • Somewhat important (10) • Not important (10) • Sort the cards in your “Most Important” group from number one (most important) to number ten (least important) • Complete the “Top 10 Leadership Descriptors” worksheet MEET U.S.

29. Leadership Descriptors Group Activity • Place your name placard above your leadership cards • In silence, walk around the room and explore the different ways people ranked the importance of the leadership descriptors relative to their current roles MEET U.S.

30. Dyad Conversations • Explore and discuss the differences in your rankings and possible reasons why they exist • Explain why you ranked your “most important” descriptors the way you did • Share examples of how your behaviors exhibit the descriptors you ranked as most important • Share descriptor behaviors you need to do more often MEET U.S.