This PowerPoint presentation introduces basic concepts and characteristics about leadership. It is intended to supplement conversations held at the beginning of leadership development training. Included are fundamental ideas around attitudes, approaches and philosophies of effective leadership.

2. What qualities
made them
good leaders?
Do you have
some examples
of good leaders?

3. Leadership
guidance of others in their pursuits,
often by organizing, directing,
coordinating, supporting, and
motivating their efforts
Leadership is . . .
Reciprocal
Transactional
Transformational
Cooperative
Adaptive

4. Some Leadership Myths
Leadership is power
(with people rather than over people)
Leaders are born
(but leaders are also “made”)
All groups have leaders
(large groups tend to require a leader)
People resist their leaders
(most groups accept the need for a leader)

5. Effective leaders . . .
Articulate a Shared Vision
Develop Relationships
Recognize the assets of others
Strategize and Organize
Solve Problems and Resolve Conflict

6. Do you think of yourself as a leader?
If not . . .
Why?
If so . . .
What has most challenged or threatened
your ability to lead?
What has most strengthened it?

7. P R O M I S E S
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Make few promises, and keep them!
Credibility lost when leadership fails to keep promises
Ensure commitment is realistic and attainable
Keep stakeholders informed of progress
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If situations change, and a promise cannot be kept:
Immediately contact those affected, avoid rumors
Explain carefully and thoroughly the reasons
Allow free feedback, consider others
Follow up with mutually agreed corrective actions

8. 8
Evaluate evidence
Allow everyone involved to express viewpoint
Consider other’s rights, what’s fair
Ignore unsubstantiated information
Base decisions on logical thinking, not emotions
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Make Evidence-Based Decisions

9. 9
Recognize no one is perfect
If you aren’t making any mistakes you
may not be taking any risks
Determine who is affected by mistake,
and if any corrective action is needed
Mistakes are learning opportunities
Document lessons learned from mistakes
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Good leaders admit their mistakes.

10. Leadership is an Action
Not a Position

11. The Most Important Words
- Author unknown
The six most important words: "I admit I made a mistake.“
The five most important words: "You did a good job.“
The four most important words: "What is your opinion?“
The three most important words: "If you please.“
The two most important words: "Thank you,“
The one most important word: "We“
The least most important word: "I"

12. Be unpretentious
and modest. Be
someone who
does not think he
or she is better or
more important
than others.

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