Actions Do Speak Louder than Words:

Developing Effective

Organizational Leadership

Wilbur R. Davis!

Problem: Too much dead wood in this company

-W. Edwards Demming

Were they dead when you hired them or have you killed them?

“Helping others to see their potential so clearly that they are inspired to achieve it.” - Stephen Covey

“No matter how important you think leadership is, it’s more important than you think it is. - Kent Humphries

“Not many of you should presume to be teachers (leaders) because you know that we who teach (lead) will be judged more strictly.” - James 3:1

Leadership Responsibilities

•  Vision •  Values

Vision + Values =

Vitality!

Case Study

Stewardship: What’s the best “next thing” for this person to experience?

The Stewardship

Cycle

Integrity: What will people perceive from my example?

Is this truly fair for all parties?

Service: People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Serving the other person’s best interests

long-term

Accountability = tough love

Tolerance: People are the most interesting things ever created! Enjoy them!

What part of the elephant have you touched?

Seek first to understand more than to be understood

Golden Rule Treat others as you wish to be treated

Professionalism: Walk the talk.

Positional Authority

Personal Authority

The only person you can change is yourself!

Corporate & Personal Growth Substantive and sustainable corporate growth is predicated on substantive and sustainable personal growth!

Personal Challenge My Challenge to You 1) Inspire 2) Serve 3) Lead

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. It is, indeed, the only way it has ever been done. - Margaret Meade

Thank you!