Primal Leadership

Primal Leadership Political Management 200

Leadership Mantra Be the change you wish to see in the world . --Gandhi

Leadership for Leaders Means Strong drive for responsibility Strong drive to complete tasks Vigorous & persistent pursuit of goals Venturesome & original in problem solving Self-confidence Willing to accept consequences Tolerance for stress, frustration & delay

To Become Transforming Leaders Leaders take initiative in mobilizing people for participation in the process of change Change rooted in wants; self-actualization Values Creativity Rooted in desire for change Leaders differ from followers through initiation of change (creative act) Engage with followers wants Leadership is a basic process of social change

Becoming a Transformative Leader Be proactive Begin with the end in mind Put first things first Think win/win Seek to understand, then be understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw

Primal Leadership Rooted in emotions Open-loop systems Resonant leadership Feeling and thought meet Cultivates leadership throughout the organization Dissonant leadership Fear, anger, apathy

Leadership Styles Visionary (most positive) Moves people toward shared dreams Coaching Connects people with organization’s goals Affinitive Connects people to each other Democratic Values input & commitment thru participation Pacesetting Meets challenging & exciting goals Commanding Leadership in crisis

Leadership Competencies Self-Awareness Emotional self-awareness Attune to guiding principles and inner signals Accurate self-assessment Know strengths and limitations Self-confidence Play to strengths; sense of presence

Self Management Self-control Manage distributing emotions and impulses Transparency Authentic openness—live values Adaptability Juggle multiple demands w/o losing focus Achievement High standards: seek constant improvement Initiative Know they control their own destiny Optimism Sees opportunity, not barriers

Social Awareness Empathy Understand unstated emotions Organizational awareness Know social networks, read power relationships Service Ensure that constituents get what they need

Relationship Management Inspiration Create resonance and compelling vision Influence Know how to build by-in Developing others Develop others’ abilities Change catalyst Willing to challenge the status quo Conflict management Use conflict positively Teamwork and collaboration Know how to get groups to give their best

Inspiring Yourself & Others Finding your voice—inspiring others to find theirs Voice: unique personal significance Talent: gifts & strengths Passion: what motivates you Need: what the world needs you to do Conscience: doing what is right

What does Leadership Mean for Followers? The process of inducing others to take action toward a common goal it is a relational concept it is a process it requires inducing others to take action convincing others that vision is important & attainable challenge others with goals, projects, etc. reward those who perform with recognition, money, etc.

Leaders Must Communicate Seeing what needs to be done Understanding the underlying forces at play in situations Initiating action to make things better Don’t wait for someone else to tell you what to do, no matter what your level in an organization. Clawson

Leadership That Creates Change Listening over talking Cooperation over competition Talent over title Teamwork over individual glory Service to others over electoral success Appropriately timing the change

Key Elements of Political Leadership Leader Ability to influence others Willingness to influence others To do so in a way people willingly respond Strategic tasks to work on People to influence Organizations in which the work gets done

Leadership in Practice Leadership is communicating to people their worth and potential so clearly that they come to see it in themselves. --Stephen Covey This definition of leadership allows everyone to lead everywhere at any time. Put the responsibility of leadership into everyone hands

Verbal Communication Essential for effective leadership Three Keys for presenting yourself as a leader Being “real” in front of your audience Use your body language effectively Organize your thoughts

Being Real Authentically reveal to people who you are and why you are a leader Knowing yourself is the key to leadership and to communicating effectively with others What are your VABE’s: Values, assumptions, beliefs and expectations

Where do you want to go? Not much happens without a dream. And for something great to happen, there must be a great dream. Behind every great achievement is a dreamer of great dreams. Much more than a dreamer is required to bring it to reality; but the dream must be there first. Robert Greenleaf, Servant Leadership

Three Keys to Effective Presentations Organize your thoughts Be yourself, be real Use body language effectively

Organize Your Thoughts Introduction Main point Three supporting points Call to action Conclusion

The Gift of Gab Of all the talents bestowed upon men [and women], none is so precious as the gift of oratory. Winston Churchill

Contact Information Kathleen Schafer Leadership Connection www.leadershipconnection.net

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