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How to be a Leader (Nebraska.Code)
The document outlines key leadership traits and strategies by Chad Green, emphasizing qualities such as justice, judgment, dependability, and integrity among others. It distinguishes between bosses, who rely on authority and instill fear, and leaders who inspire and develop their teams through goodwill and collaboration. Green provides practical advice for becoming an effective leader by embodying positive traits and maintaining strong relationships with subordinates.
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- 1. How to bea Leader Nebraska.Code() Chad Green / May 19, 20161
- 2. Who is ChadGreen? • Service Delivery Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Previous Positions • Product Delivery Manager • Project Manager • .NET Solution Architect • Developer • United States Marine Corps Veteran • Community Involvement – Code PaLOUsa Conference Chair – Louisville .NET Meetup Organizer • Contact Information – Email: [email protected] – Blog: chadgreen.com – Twitter: @ChadGreen – LinkedIn: ChadwickEGreen 2
- 3. Introduction How to bea Leader Chad Green Nebraska.Code() May 18, 2016 3
- 4. Leadership is morethan leading • The power or ability to lead other people • The sum of those qualities of intellect, human understanding, and moral character that enables a person to inspire and control a group of people successfully 4 A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets rough.
- 5. Leadership Traits Provide Foundation 5 Howto be a Leader Chad Green Nebraska.Code() May 18, 2016
- 6. 6 Justice Fair and Consistent– Be honest with yourself about decisions. Avoid favoritism. Treat all people, and things equally.
- 7. Justice • Be honestwith yourself • Be aware of counter-productive prejudices • Listen to all sides of an issue • Avoid favoritism • Apply rewards and reprimands consistently • Be fair at all times 7
- 8. 8 Judgment Good Judgment –Do not make rash decisions. Handle problems with a common sense attitude.
- 9. Judgment • Do notyield to impulse • Visualize the situation from another’s perspective • When in doubt, seek good counsel • Approach problems with common sense attitude 9
- 10. 10 Dependability Reliable – Beon time, avoid making excuses, and handle every task to the best of your ability.
- 11. Dependability • Being ontime • Accomplishing your assigned tasks • Build a reputation for keeping your word • Demonstrating loyalty 1. Speak positively about your leader 2. Speak only with those who have the authority to represent your concern 3. Build unity rather than a personal following 4. Avoid negative body language 5. Work hard and go the extra mile 6. Express gratitude for leader’s positive characteristics 11
- 12. 12 Initiative Take initiative –Stay alert. Be aware of things that need to be done and then to do them without having to be told.
- 13. Initiative • Be awareof things that need to be done and do them without being told • Look for better ways to do things – What would our customers want us to improve? – Who else could we help by using core competences? – What slows our work or makes it more difficult? • Work on staying mentally and physically alert 1. Healthy Diet 2. Drink Caffeine 3. Breathe Deeply 4. Go Outside 5. Stimulate the Mind 6. Play Music 13
- 14. 14 Decisiveness Good decisions withoutdelay – Be positive in your actions. Act with conviction and avoid changing directions on an issue.
- 15. Decisiveness • Consider severalpoints of view; then make best choice • Know when not to make a decision • Good decision now is better than perfect decision later • Be positive in your actions • Know when not to make a decision. 15
- 16. 16 Tact Maintain good relations– Be courteous and cheerful at all times. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
- 17. Tact • Be courteousand cheerful at all times • Check yourself for tolerance and patience • Apply the Golden Rule 1. Practice empathy 2. Practice compassion 3. How would you want to be treated? 4. Be friendly 5. Be helpful 6. Listen to others 7. Overcome prejudice 8. Stop criticism 9. Do not control others 10. Be the change 17
- 18. 18 Integrity Honest and truthful– Be honest and truthful at all times. Have a backbone, stand up for what you believe is right.
- 19. Integrity • Be absolutehonest and truthful at all times • Stand up for what you believe to be right 19
- 20. 20 Enthusiasm Interested and exuberant– You are enthusiastic, optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept challenges.
- 21. Enthusiasm • Consistently exhibita positive attitude to others • Emphasize your subordinates’ success • Encourage others to overcome any obstacles which they encounter 21
- 22. 22 Bearing Competent, confident, andin-control – Reach for the top standards of conduct. Just getting by is unacceptable.
- 23. Bearing • Hold yourselfto the highest standards of personal conduct • Control your voice and gestures • Avoid reprimanding in the presence of others • Avoid profanity or vulgarity 23
- 24. 24 Unselfishness Considerate – Yougive credit to those who deserve it and avoid using your authority for personal gain at the expense of others.
- 25. Unselfishness • Give creditfor job well done • Help your subordinates with the mundane tasks • Avoid using your position for personal gain, safety, or pleasure 25
- 26. 26 Courage Remain calm whilefacing fear – Practice self-discipline and calmness. Force yourself to control your reaction to fear.
- 27. Courage • Look forand willingly accept responsibilities • Never blame others for your mistakes • Place duty and commitment to mission over personal feelings 27
- 28. 28 Knowledge Knowledgeable – Remainalert. Listen, observe, and find out about things you don’t get. Study and stay current!
- 29. Knowledge • Increase yourknowledge by remaining alert • Ask questions when unsure • Lead by example 29
- 30. 30 Loyalty Devoted – Neverdiscuss problems with outsiders. Never talk about seniors unfavorably in front of your subordinates.
- 31. Loyalty • Remember thatloyalty is a two-way street • Don’t gossip • Do not talk unfavorably about your seniors in front of subordinates • Carry out orders as if they were your own • Stand up for your organization 31
- 32. 32 Endurance Mental and physicalstamina – Engage in physical training and finish every task to the best of your ability.
- 33. Endurance • Finish everyjob, regardless of the obstacles • Avoid excesses that lower physical and mental stamina • Maintain a proper diet and exercise 33
- 34. Leadership Traits Provide Foundation 34 Howto be a Leader Chad Green Nebraska.Code() May 19, 2016
- 35. Difference Between Bossesand Leaders How to be a Leader Boss • Drives employees • Depends on authority • Inspires fear • Says, “I” • Places blame for the breakdown • Knows how it is done • Uses people • Takes credit • Commands • Says, “Go” Leader • Coaches them • On goodwill • Generates enthusiasm • Says, “We” • Fixes the breakdowns • Shows how it is done • Develops people • Gives credit • Asks • Says, “Let’s go” 35
- 36. Thank you Email: [email protected] Blog:chadgreen.com Twitter: @chadgreen LinkedIn: chadwickgreen 36
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