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LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
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LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES - OVERVIEW
Introduction Goals of Program Recognizing Your Present
Leadership (Behavioral Style) Description of Leadership Style
(Behaviors) Developing Alternative Leadership
(Behavioral) Styles
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INTRODUCTION
Learning about behaviors enables effectiveness.
Leader understands team’s motivations and behaviors.
Leader understands and appreciates each member’s skills and motivations
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Goals of Program
Name 4 Leadership (behavioral) styles
Attributes of each stylePersonal StyleIdentify styles of othersHow to adopt a style
for a specific situation
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ORIGINS OF WESTERN THOUGHT
Absolute Certainty/Control Predict humans by typecasting Personalities fixed and unchangeable Thinking, feelings, actions predictable
and controllable No room for growth Fate is in control
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ORIGIN OF WESTERN THOUGHT
MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF PERSON
Individual is in controlPersons are free agents ,
each in control of his or her own destiny
Ability to CHANGE
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MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON
Hippocrates: medicines needed to effect change
Socrates: know yourselfPredestination/Devine Right of
Kings: birth determines stationPhrenology: measure the head“…ism”: slot by race, religion,
etc.
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MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON (cont.)
Assessments: measure/predict human behavior
Personality descriptionsOther theoriesThis module is based on observable
behaviors, not personalities.
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CURRENT LEADERSHIP STYLE
Assessment to show where you are currently
How you feel/view not how others see you.
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BENEFITS CHART
Is this statement important to me?How important is this statement to
me?Rank the 4 statements in manner of
importance (1 being most important)Fill in Registration Form – USE A
PENCIL!.
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BENEFITS FORM
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REGISTRATION FORM
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EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP and COMMUNICATION
Awareness Plan of Action Improved performance
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PICTURE PAGES -- OVERVIEW
Read instructions on page 7
Picture pages 10 - 13Rank from 1 - 4 on
what appears important and comfortable
How you feel - NOT how you want others to see you.
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PLANNER PICTURE PAGE
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PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP
ImaginativeCreativeSymbols tell a storyNeed to understand
and explain inner workings of things
Detail oriented
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PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Detailed-orientedForward thinking ImaginativeNew and better waysCompetency and
perfectionLogicalAnalyze and
understand
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PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Build an atmosphere of freedom of thought.
Communication Key
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CALL ME CREATIVE - COLOR ME A PLANNER (green)
Open to new, creative ideas
Abstract thinkingLatest, innovative
procedures/productsNot concerned about
exterior detailsVisionary/future-
oriented
Creative thinkingPrefer to work
aloneDevelop the mind
and reasoning process
Logical and detailed Long explanations,
reports, and meetings
COMFORT ZONE
DEMANDS ON PEOPLE
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USING A PLANNER
Listen to their ideas.Be patient and encourage creativity.Allow additional time to complete
tasks.Give advanced notice before calling on
them to speak in public.Place at middle or end of agenda.Sharp treatment will cause
withdrawal.
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BUILDER PICTURE PAGE
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BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP
Patriotism, traditionStatus and prestigeAffinity for bottom lineLaw and orderSecurity clearance =
statusEducation importantRecognition is important
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BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Just the factsBottom lineLead and follow up Justice, tradition
importantPrepare solid foundationStrong-willedOrganizedWants respect and to be
appreciated
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BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Down to earth andtraditional.
Communication Key
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CALL ME TRADITIONAL - COLOR ME A BUILDER (brown)
Orderly and structured Pride in organization,
company, school, family
Above also indicate status
Input and procedures that are proven or have solid base
Discipline and routine
Duty, Honor, Country Obedient, respectful Success-oriented Hard-working,
reliable Finish on
time/budget Reports neat,
concise, timely
COMFORT ZONE
DEMANDS ON PEOPLE
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USING A BUILDER
Bottom line communicationDuty conscious/rules and directionsExplain directions step-by-stepConcrete award system.Provide expectations/structureAccountable/responsible positionsNEVER embarrass them with peers
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RELATER PICTURE PAGE
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RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP
Matters of the heartRelationships importantOpportunities to
socializeWarm and friendlyConcern for othersLove and affectionGifts important
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RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Enjoy being with people
Feelings are important
Subordinate own needs
Judge on people first; facts/products/services second
Honesty and sincerity
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RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Caring, friendly, emotional person
interactions.
Communication Key
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CALL ME SOCIAL - COLOR ME A RELATER (blue)
Supportive, friendly atmosphere
Harmony, teamwork Discussions Want to be liked People-centered Accessible to work
and personal needs Bright, colorful dress
Share ideas and feelings
Enthusiasm Harmony Emotional
appreciation Speak out Emphasis on looks Democratic
COMFORT ZONE
DEMANDS ON PEOPLE
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USING A RELATER
Friendly approach to communicationProvide social atmosphereRespect feelings; don’t impose yoursAllow time to talk with friendsProvide emotional outlets and freedom
of expressionGive concern; don’t dominate Smile and congratulate when not
expected
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ADVENTURER PICTURE PAGE
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ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP
Danger and riskTake a chanceFast pacePhysical challengeAction and reactionChallenge of the journeyCompetitive with others
and self
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ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Action, movementShort termNo rules, just right!Works best under
pressureLong range
planning is lunch tomorrow!
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ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)
Build an atmosphere of action,
fun and excitement.
Communication Key
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CALL ME ACTIVE - COLOR ME AN ADVENTURER (red)
Action Unstructured work
situations Procedures that are
useful, dynamic, practical, hands-on
Be on the stage In touch and hands
on
Action-oriented Spontaneous Responsive Competitive React on moment’s
notice Fun/able to take a
joke Pick up the pieces Clean up the mess
COMFORT ZONE
DEMANDS ON PEOPLE
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USING AN ADVENTURER
Take fun approach to communication
Focus on hear and nowBe flexible, but monitor the directionDon’t get caught in the thrillCreate result-oriented action
focused on goalsAllow starring rolesTime to let off steam
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WHAT DO YOU THINK NOW?
Do you need to change ranking?
Rank how you feel AT THE PRESENT TIME
Do NOT rank according to how you think others see you.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Can you think?Can you decide?Can you feel things?Can you act?
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DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER
Complete Discover form
No right or wrong answers
How you feel at the present time
Transfer rankings to registration form
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DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER
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REGISTRATION FORM
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THE STRENGTHS OF OTHERS - CLUES
Way they dressVocabulary and speechCars they driveHow the office is organizedTake charge or plan/preparePart of team or work aloneSchedules/appointmentsHarmony or just able to work together
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EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT
Learned by age 5-6Use it whether it is
successful or notStronger than
preference or habitCan be negativeRecognition is first
step to break attachment
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FILTERING – SEE THROUGH MY COLORED GLASSES
Perspective is from own preferred styleBusiness (and OI) runs on Builder
(brown) and Planner (green) stylesPlanning, organizing deciding and
leading are strengthsTherefore policies and procedures
reflect those styles
Frame your messages so that people who use other styles can appreciate and understand them.
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MORE ON FILTERING
OI Awards/Recognition Program is very Builder and Planner in nature Builder: public recognition, titles, pins Planner: track activities/forms/detail
People will accept/reject a program based on results of filtering
Present program in ways acceptable to each style Relater: more members = more friends and service Adventurer: challenge of growth rather than award
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DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE STYLES
AWARENESSPLAN OF ACTIONIMPROVED
PERFORMANCE
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PLAN OF ACTION
You are not developing one style at the expense of another.
Develop another style to compliment your present leadership strength.
OBJECTIVE: If one chooses, be able to use all four styles to respond to any situation.
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HOW TO DEVELOP ANOTHER LEADERSHIP STYLE
VISUALIZATION
AFFIRMATION
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BUILDER AFFIRMATIONS I enjoy presenting what I
want in an organized, step-by-step fashion.
I am #1 – a powerful winner. I am “electric”. People
respect and follow me.When I act, I get …I have a sense of power in being accountable and responsible for …I am so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
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PLANNER AFFIRMATIONS I enjoy listening and picking up
the underlying messages that (name) sends.
My imagination is strong, creative and vivid – making affirmations fun.
My keen vision and thoughtful thinking help me to discover new and better ways of doing things.I look before I leap. I enjoy being a
possibility thinker.I look at the sunny side of everything and make my Optimism come true.
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RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP
I enjoy taking the time to help … because they are in need.
I am a positive, happy and joyful person.
I take pride in relating in an honest and open manner to …I am a warm, gentle and gracious person with … when I meet them.
I wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature I meet a smile.
I enjoy introducing people and making them feel good.
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ADVENTURER AFFIRMATIONS
I take tiredness, hunger and pain in stride as I climb to the top.
I enjoy living the present moment to its fullest.
I am a fun person to be with at all times.
I share my possessions and abilities with my fellow humans.
I forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
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LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES - CONCLUSION
Recognize your present Leadership (Behavioral) Style
Name the 4 leadership styles Describe the attributes of each style How to identify the leadership styles
of others How to adopt alternative leadership
styles (if you choose to do so)
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YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT