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2.  The who, what, when, where and why of a work, often adding
insight about the author / creator.
 What would be said about you?
 Creation of legacy.
 Lessons learned, experience gained.
 How does your professional background complement your
“blurb?”
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3.  Have the experience required to lead
 Provide the tools necessary to succeed
 Foster worker autonomy
 Give praise and recognition
 Provide honest, credible feedback
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4.  Credibility is “one of the most important
components of leadership success and
effectiveness.” (Hughes, 2006. p. 356.)
 Join in the process
 Availability, approachability
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5.  “Leaders also need to procure the necessary
resources to accomplish the goals of the
group.” (Rendall, 2006. p. 109)
 Use any possible tool for learning.
 Everything is relevant.
 Find ways to verify and continuously
monitor tools, their effectiveness and
training required.
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6.  Leaders must “…treat employees humanely
and work with then to develop fulfilling
job situations.” (Winninger, 1997. p. 68)
 Opposite of micro-managing.
 Builds loyalty
 Fosters trust
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7.  Leaders can “change the direction, intensity
or persistence of behavior” (Hughes, 2006.
p.400) using the tools of situational
leadership.
 Thanks
 Intangibles
 Every leader / manager should seek multiple
opportunities for this every day, every week
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8.  Leaders can “influence others by helping them to
expand their abilities and reach their potential.”
(Rendall, 2006. p.44)
 Accountability
 Full investigation, fact gathering
 Individual ownership of corrective action
 Self-improvement
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9.  Create your own leadership self-image:
“leadership develops through experience and
formal education.” (Hughes, 2007. p. 77.)
 Write your own “blurb”
 Create your legacy.
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10.  Hughes, R. L. (2006). Leadership: Enhancing the
Lessons of Experience. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
 Rendall, D. J. (2006). The Four Factors of Effective
Leadership. North Charleston, SC: BookSurge.
 Winninger, T. J. (1997). Hiring Smart. Rocklin, CA:
Prima Publishing.
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