20 Things That Will Make You a Powerfully Influential Leader
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20 THINGS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A POWERFULLY INFLUENTIAL LEADER
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The most influential leadersin your career you genuinelytrusted.
Now think of those leadersyou feared.
WHAT?
External assessmentsTrue 360-feedback andoftenOpen, non-consequentialconversations
HOW?
19.FEAR &
CONTROL HAVEAN INVERSE
RELATIONSHIP
If you fear something, youwork to control it. If youcannot control it, youavoid it.
Allowing that fear toconsume you willdiminish your leadershipinfluence.
WHAT?
Assess the areas youinherently lack trust.Determine why you trustless in these areas.Monitor these areas foran additional need tocontrol.
HOW?
18.CONSISTENCY IS
THE KEY TOLEADERSHIPTRUST &
INFLUENCE
Influential leadersconsistently exhibitattitudes and behaviorsthat are desirable to theirfollowing.
Consistency buildsleadership trust andeventually translates intoconsistent performance.
WHAT?
Determine trust prioritiesof individual teammembers.Use individual findings tocollectively prioritize yourfocus on trust.New leaders should beespecially aware ofapplying trust prioritiesconsistently and broadly.
HOW?
17.LEADERSHIPINFLUENCEBEGINS WITHTRUST OFYOURSELF
The most destructivecycle I see are in leadersthat lack confidence intheir leadership.
Lack of leadership trust inyourself leads to fear andcontrol.
WHAT?
Ask yourself a fewquestions:'Why am I a leader?''Should I be a leader?''Who can help me calmmy chaos?'Many people get intoleadership for the wrongreasons.Some leaders fall into acycle of chaos throughexternal pressures.
HOW?
The most influentialleaders give trust toothers first before theyexpect to be trusted.
At times, the mostimportant trust leaderscan lend trust inthemselves.
WHAT?
Quickly showautonomous action afterbuilding confidence.Demonstrate thatmistakes are acceptableby showcasing thempositively.Encourage frequent opendialogue.
HOW?
Being truly transparent asa leader initially feels likeentering a grocery storenaked.
Leadership trust isbuilt throughtransparency.
It is impossible to trustsomeone that you feel is'hiding' something.
WHAT?
Walk into your nearestgrocery store naked.(KIDDING! Sort of.)Understand what to shareand when - your role is toprotect and calm.Too much information orbad timing can cause fearand chaos.Understand need to knowvs. should know
HOW?
14.LEADERSHIPINFLUENCE
BUILDS THROUGHSELF
ADJUSTMENT
Leadership influence andtrust is not built by neverimproving.
The most authoritativesource for improvementis from those you rely onto make you successful -your leadership following.
WHAT?
Ask a lot of questions'What can I do to supportyou more?''I'm giving you my role fora day! What are you goingto do differently?''Are you happy on theteam?"Change the questions upand ask them oftenthroughout your team
HOW?
13.EXPECTATIONS
BUILDLEADERSHIPTRUST &
CONFIDENCE
The more clear you arewith expectations as youbuild trust withindividuals and teams, themore success they willhave.
The more consistentsuccess experiences yourteam has, the faster yourleadership influence willbuild.
WHAT?
No 'fuzzy' orunclear deadlinesAgreement of finaldeliverableCheckpoints (particularlyin the beginning) formutual understandingand goal alignmentReadjust when necessaryand don't stay on a pathjust because it wasplanned
HOW?
12.TAKE RISK WITHAT THE RIGHTTIMES & WITHTHE RIGHTINITIATIVES
Confidence to take riskincreases as the trust inyourself, your teamsincreases.
Influential leaders cyclethat trust from theirteams into themselves.
WHAT?
Be sure you first trustyourself in leading risk -take it slowly at firstLeadership trust to takerisk only builds throughtime and experienceUse both time andexperience wisely to buildleadership influence toembrace riskCelebrate key risk'failures' and use asbenchmarks for future
HOW?
Average leaders put most oftheir leadership resources(time, energy, talent, andpatience) in the easy targets- the high performers.
WHAT?
Assess the average andlow-performers. Making them successful iswhat builds incredibleleadership influence.Don't neglect your high-performers in the processLeverage high-performersto lift lower-performers
HOW?
Great leaders do not takethe ‘wait and see’approach to buildingtrust.
Make the process ofbuilding trust & influencehappen - have a strategy.
WHAT?
The fear areas identifiedbefore are activelyexposed to allow teammembers to provetrustworthy.This expedites theprocess of buildingleadership influence.Utilize team builders andoutside resources at thebeginning to speed theprocess.
HOW?
9.IDENTIFY AREASOF LEADERSHIPTRUST THATNEED TO BEREPAIRED
While building leadershiptrust and influence takessignificant time andexperience, it can bediminished in one action.
Never lose focus on trustand your leadershipinfluence will evolvedeeper and stronger overtime.
WHAT?
Continuously assess theenvironment forcohesiveness and trust.Always look for ways toboost confidenceespecially during times ofchange andtransformation.Focus on buildingemotional capital somistakes cause lessdamage.
HOW?
8.STOP
STANDARDIZINGEMPOWERMENTFOR A BOOSTINFLUENCE
Customize empowermentto those performers whohave proven they can andshould have more.
Empowerment is toorganizational trust asbureaucracy is to lackorganizational trust.
WHAT?
Empower individuals notperformance groups.Assess currentstandardizedempowerment policies asthey give too muchempowerment to under-performers.Use specializedempowerment as arewards & recognitionprogram.
HOW?
7.LEADERSHIPLOYALTY IS
IMPERATIVE TOINFLUENCE & IS
MUTUAL
Demonstrate protectionand loyalty and expect toreceive it in return.
The same holds true forrespect.
WHAT?
Resolve conflict quicklyand discreetly.Stop it with the 'throat tochoke' leadership styles.Always take the fall toother work groups andsenior leaders in front ofyour team.Protect them and they willkeep you safe.
HOW?
Don’t show favoritism inopportunity, support andprotection, though.
Favoritism will tank yourleadership influence astrust in you plummets.
WHAT?
Give earned opportunitiesto everyone.Engage the withdrawn.Be aware of the bulliesand be sensitive to theperceptions of others.
HOW?
5.STRATEGIC
COMMITMENTSTRENGTHENS YOUR
LEADERSHIPINFLUENCE
If consistency buildsleadership trust, thenconsistently keepingcommitments makes youan influential leader muchfaster.
WHAT?
Especially, in thebeginning, be aware ofcommitting too much toosoon.Negotiate commitmentsfrom the start with outputand deadlineagreements. Lack of your commitmentwill make it acceptableand normal to your team.
HOW?
4.LEADERSHIP
INFLUENCE BUILDSORGANIZATIONA
L INFLUENCE
Lack of organizationaltrust creates needlessprocess.
Bureaucracy lowerscorporate confidence andis created by leaders.
Decreased organizationaltrust equates todecreased influence
WHAT?
Evaluate process often forbottlenecks of innovationand creativity.The more influence youbuild as a leader, themore influential you areto an organization.Focus on placinginfluencers as opposed topure SMEs in the majorroles at all levels of anorganization.
HOW?
3.REVERSE THECYCLE OF
TRADITIONALACCOUNTABILITY
Support and channels ofself-awareness lead to theaccountability of self.
Leadership influenceinstills an environment ofdriving the desire to learnand hold yourselfaccountable to highstandards.
WHAT?
Reduce bureaucracy.Employ strategic staffingand this should beginwith the hiring process.Encourage constantlearning through cross-functional development.Staff on ability anddesires when possible asthe motivation andaccountability willinherently exist.
HOW?
Admit your mistakesquickly and loudly. Showyou have a plan forcorrection.
Your example buildsleadership trust andreveals the potholesbefore you blow a tire.
WHAT?
Don't apologize foreverything.Be the first to admit andcorrect. Too much timeand money are spent inthe process of corporatedenial.Encourage a system ofopen admission andcollaboration forcorrection of mistakes.
HOW?
Authenticity is a gift you giveyourself and your team. Itbuilds confidence - inyourself - and skyrocketsyour influence as a leader.
WHAT?
Have a mentor to assessif you are drifting. If you find yourselfdrifting away from 'you'as a leader, determinewhy. Encourage authenticity inothers. They will not onlybe happier on your team,but it will also increaseyour influence as aleader.
HOW?
THESE 20 LEADERSHIPINFLUENCE BUILDERSARE CONTINUOUS KEEP ASSESSING AND
DOING!The following slides contain additional resources to reinforce your leadership influence plan.
The last slide has my contact information. I would LOVE to hear your story and stayconnected.
LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE RESOURCES
