So what does it take to be a great leader no matter our role in the organisation? Whether you have a formal leadership role or not, your position as an EA working in partnership with a senior Executive means that you will be viewed in this way by others both within and external to your organisation and indeed many might have quite high expectations of your leadership abilities. How to be a trusted adviser in thought and action, and extend your leadership credentials.

1. The EA as a Trusted Partner & Advisor
Executive Coaching Session:
We’re all leaders...
BDS Hons, ACMC, CSP
Executive Assistant Network
Sydney Congress
23 March 2012
in Luna Park

2. We’re all leaders....
so what does it take to be a great leader
no matter our role in the organisation

3. ... whether you have a formal leadership role or not,
your position as an EA working in
partnership with a senior Executive
means that you will be viewed in this way by others both
within and external to your organisation and indeed
high expectations of
many might have quite
your leadership abilities

4. our objectives
1. Being perceived as a ‘Trusted Adviser’ by others
2. Rising to the challenge of leading effectively and why
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3. Navigating a model for leadership that gains your respect •
4. Extending your leadership credentials with key stakeholders
5. Being a leader in thought and action

5. the leadership definition
Effective leadership
EXCITES people to
EXCEPTIONAL
PERFORMANCE
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6. followers
Anyone you need to excite to deliver exceptional performance

7. exciting otheRs in youR tRibe

8. challenges in changing times
What is my
greatest challenge
leading my tribe
today?

9. nspiRing Authenticity
Leadership
ESSENCE
Common sense Being pResent

10. Running It Role Modelling
Re-Organise
Leadership Respect
ACTIONS
Review/Reflect Rules
Routine