Professional leadership training introduction (section 1)

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Training Goals

2Life principle Discuss leadership as a way of life. Be a leader everywhere you go!

Dimensions Discuss what makes a leader. Leaders are a product of their environment and training.

Leadership Goals Discuss the skills and qualities of effective leaders. Purposeful leadership is the key to great success.

Leadership Profile Develop a profile of the kind of leader that you want to be. What kind of leader do you want to be?

Introduction to Leadership TheoryProfessional Leadership Training Section 1Introduction & GoalsLeadership TheoryLeadership Character & DimensionsLeadership Styles & Levels of InfluenceLeadership Profile

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Professional Leadership TrainingSee someone skilled in his work? They shall serve before kings. He shall not serve before officials of low rank. Proverbs 22:29 NIVIntroduction

4Introduction:Anyone can be an effective leader if s/he is willing to grow and change.A leadership perspective is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission.A leadership perspective turns the tables in your favor. No one with a leadership mindset can/will be a victim. Life is about the choices we make.Leadership is about being the best person that you can be.

Training GoalsDefine leadership as a life principle.Outline the dimensions of effective leadership.Discuss leadership goalsDevelop a personal leadership profile.

5Life principle Discuss leadership as a way of life. Be a leader everywhere you go!

Dimensions Discuss what makes a leader. Leaders are a product of their environment and training.

Leadership Goals Discuss the skills and qualities of effective leaders. Purposeful leadership is the key to great success.

Leadership Profile Develop a profile of the kind of leader that you want to be. What kind of leader do you want to be?

Leadership Theory(Zigarelli,2013)

But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. Mark 10:43

6The pinnacle of leadership success is laying down our lives and serving others.

One of the first grad courses that I took was a class on leadership. The focus of the class was servant leadership. I could not understand what the big deal was until years later. One day standing outside of a colleagues office with another colleague at our school in India. We overheard my boss arguing with the director of development. Off-handedly, I commented, I dont understand why Christians would handle differences in that manner. He replied, Its because they dont understand servant leadership. The light went on and it all made sense. The Lord was trying to teach me to be a servant leader.

Leadership Theory

7LBE Leadership By ExampleTop 10 Ways to Lead By Example(Golden, n.d.)

Good leaders must lead by example. By walking your talk, you become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing, but do another, they erode trust--a critical element of productive leadership. Here are 10 of the many ways to lead by example.1. Take responsibility. Blame costs you your credibility, keeps team members on the defensive and ultimately sabotages real growth.2. Be truthful. Inaccurate representation affects everyone. Show that honesty really IS the best policy.3. Be courageous. Walk through fire (a crisis) first. Take calculated risks that demonstrate commitment to a larger purpose.4. Acknowledge failure. It makes it OK for your team to do the same and defines failure as part of the process of becoming extraordinary.5. Be persistent. Try, try again. Go over, under or around any hurdles to show that obstacles dont define your company or team.6. Create solutions. Dont dwell on problems; instead be the first to offer solutions and then ask your team for more.7. Listen. Ask questions. Seek to understand. Youll receive valuable insights and set a tone that encourages healthy dialogue.8. Delegate liberally. Encourage an atmosphere in which people can focus on their core strengths.9. Take care of yourself. Exercise, dont overwork, take a break. A balanced team, mentally and physically, is a successful team. Model it, encourage it, support it!10. Roll up your sleeves. Like Alexander the Great leading his men into battle, youll inspire greatness in your company.

Leadership Theory(Zigarelli,2013)

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The Great Man Theory leaders are born with leadership abilities, characteristicsTrait Theory characteristics the leader possesses, ex: charisma, etc.Skills Theory key abilitiesStyle Theory approaches to dealing with people Situational Theory depends on the situationContingency Theory right leader to situation Transactional reciprocal behaviorTransformational inspiring people toward visionLeader-Member Exchange fair exchange Servant Leadership reciprocal service produces high performance

Leadership Character

(Rosenbach & Sashkin, 2014)

9What do leaders do?Create options and opportunitiesIdentify choices and solve problemsBuild commitment and coalitionsEngage followersReproduce themselves

Leadership Dimensions(Bullwinkle, 2015)

(Panopoulos, n.d.)CharacteristicsDimensions

10Characteristics of a leaderPioneering involves blazing new trails. Go where no man has gone before.Energizing involves motivating othersAffirming involves appreciating and valuing others and their work.Inclusive involves embracing every persons humanity.Humble involves preferring to others.Deliberate involves being decisive and proactiveResolute involves being determined to accomplish great things.Commanding involves taking charge when necessary and providing direction where needed.

Dimensions of leadershipResults leadershipDelivering results insisting on high performanceLeading change energizing changeVisionary leadershipVision definition - Creating a compelling visionCharismatic affect - Communicating with impactRelationship leadershipTeam-building - Fostering teamworkMentoring & Coaching - Facilitating developmentCreative (Centered) leadershipIntrapersonal learning internal alignmentAgility training creative thinking

(Panopoulos, n.d.)

11Approaches to managing workSupportingDelegatingCoachingDirecting

Approaches to managing people AuthoritarianDemocraticFacilitativeLaissez-Faire

Maxwell's Levels of Leadership

(Maxwell, n.d.b)

12Overview of the 5 Levels of Leadership (Maxwell, n.d.a)Level 1: Position Position is lowest level of leadership Your only influence comes by way of your job title People follow because the have to. Based on rights granted by the position and title. Everything is wrong with using position to get people to follow you. Position is a poor substitute for influence. Never a leader at this level, only a boss Have subordinates not team members Rely on rules, regulations, policies and organization charts to control their people. People will only follow within stated boundaries of their authority People do only what is required of them. Dont get discretionary effort. Usually have difficulty working with volunteers, younger people, and the highly educated. Have no influence Tend to be more independent Does not require effort or ability to achieve this level. Anyone can be appointed a position.

Level 2: Permission Based entirely on relationships People follow because they want to When you like people and treat them like individuals, you begin to develop influence with them. You develop trust. Agenda is not preserving position but instead its getting to know their people and figuring out how to get along with them. Leaders find out who their people are. Build solid, lasting relationships. You can like people without leading them, but you cannot lead people well without liking them.

Level 3: Production Danger of getting to permission level is that leader might stop there. Good leaders dont just create pleasant working environment, they get things done. Level 3 = Results Leaders gain influence and credibility and people begin to follow them because of what they have done for the organization. Results of hitting level 3: work gets done, morale improves, profits go up, turnover goes down, and goals are achieved and momentum kicks in. Leading others becomes fun When you are winning nothing hurts Joe Namath Leaders can become change agents at this level Tackle tough problems and face thorny issues. Make difficult decisions that will make a difference. Take people to the next level of effectiveness. Level 4: People Development Leaders become great not because of their power but because of their ability to empower others. Use their position, relationships, and productivity to invest in their followers and develop them until those followers become leaders in their own right. Reproduction

Maxwell's Levels of Leadership

(Maxwell, n.d.b)

13Overview of the 5 Levels of Leadership (Contd) (Maxwell, n.d.a)

Level 4 leaders reproduce themselves Production may win games, but People Development wins Championships! Teamwork goes to very high level here. High investment in people deepens relationships, helps people know one another better and strengthens loyalty. Performance increases at this level You now have more leaders on team These leaders help improve everybodys performance. Level 4 leaders change the lives of people they lead. Their people follow them because of what their leaders have done for them personally. Relationships are often lifelong. Level

5: Pinnacle Highest and most difficult level of leadership Levels 1-4 can be learned Level 5 requires not only effort, skill and intentionality, but also a high level of talent. Only naturally gifted leaders ever make it to this level. Develop other leaders to become level 4 leaders. Developing followers to lead on their own is difficult. Most leaders dont do it because it takes so much more work than simply leading followers. Developing leaders to the point where they are able and willing to develop other leaders is the most difficult task of all.

Leadership ProfileCapable ManagementMakes sure people have the resources they need to do a good job. Provides information people need to effectively plan and do their work. Helps people get the training they need to perform their jobs effectively. Supports and encourages people to get the job done well. Makes sure people have clear and challenging goals.

Transactional LeadershipReward EquityRewards people fairly for their efforts. Recognizes good performance with rewards people value. Expresses appreciation when people perform well. Knows the rewards people value. Makes sure people know what to expect in return for accomplishing goals.(Rosenbach & Sashkin, 2014)

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Leadership ProfileTransformational Leadership BehaviorCommunications LeadershipPays close attention to what others say. Communicates a clear sense of priorities. Grabs peoples attention, focusing on the important issues of a discussion. Listens for feelings as well as ideas. Is able to get complicated ideas across clearly.

Credible LeadershipCan be relied on. Follows through on commitments. Keeps promises. Acts in ways consistent with her or his words. Can be trusted.



Leadership ProfileTransformational Leadership Behavior (Contd)Caring LeadershipRespects peoples differences. Shows he or she cares about others. Shows concern for the feelings of others. Treats others with respect, regardless of position. Makes others feel a real part of the group or organization.Enabling LeadershipCreates opportunities for people to succeed. Designs situations that permit people to achieve their goals. Involves others in new ideas and projects. Helps others learn from mistakes. Gives people the authority they need to fulfill their responsibilities.



Leadership ProfileTransformational Leadership CharacteristicsConfident LeadershipActs in ways that have an impact. Can see the results of her or his actions. Makes a difference. Is confident in her or his own abilities. Is in control of his or her life. Follower-Centered LeadershipEnjoys making others obey her or his orders.* Expects others to obey without question.* Uses power and authority to benefit others. Seeks power and influence to attain goals people agree on. Shares power and authority with others.


Leadership ProfileTransformational Leadership CharacteristicsVisionary LeadershipConsiders how a specific plan of action might be extended to benefit others. Concentrates on short term goals rather than long range, strategic goals.* Explains long range plans and goals clearly. Expresses a vision that engages people. Has plans that extend over a period of several years or more. Culture-Building LeadershipConsiders how a specific plan of action might be extended to benefit others. Concentrates on short term goals rather than long range, strategic goals.* Explains long range plans and goals clearly. Expresses a vision that engages people. Has plans that extend over a period of several years or more.


ReferencesBullwinkle, K. (2015, November). 8 dimensions of leadership overview. Retrieved from https://www.talentgear.com/learn/november-2015/8-dimensions-of-leadership-overview/Maxwell, J. (2013, September 10). The five levels of Leadership. [Video podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPwXeg8ThWIMaxwell, J. (n.d.a). The five levels of leadership. Retrieved from http://www.ccc.org/attachments/5_levels_of_leadership.pdfMaxwell, J. (n.d.b). The five levels of leadership. [Image]. Retrieved from https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/p/4/005/084/306/3ee3a85.jpgPanopoulos, B. (n.d.) 8 dimensions of leadership. [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi19IT9jOXPAhVFyFQKHRaOA38QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slideshare.net%2FBillPanopoulos%2Fthe-8-dimensions-of-leadership-33490849&psig=AFQjCNGYFQ7qets51ilHvvb0ugybmDxwNQ&ust=1476905610154606 Quotesgram. (n.d.) Albert Schweitzer quote on leadership by example. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwio1OGQtuzPAhVqslQKHSO6BgwQjRwIBw&url=%2Furl%3Fsa%3Di%26rct%3Dj%26q%3D%26esrc%3Ds%26source%3Dimages%26cd%3D%26cad%3Drja%26uact%3D8%26ved%3D0ahUKEwio1OGQtuzPAhVqslQKHSO6BgwQjRwIBw%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fquotesgram.com%252Fleading-by-example-leadership-quotes%252F%26psig%3DAFQjCNHPRINrPiCUZlkjwC8Jrtk5qA8fVA%26ust%3D1477157347879094&psig=AFQjCNHPRINrPiCUZlkjwC8Jrtk5qA8fVA&ust=1477157347879094

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ReferencesRosenbach, W. E. & Sashkin, M. (2014). The leaderhip profile: on becoming a better leader through leadership that matters. Retrieved from http://leadingandfollowing.com/documents/TLPParticipantManual.pdfGolden, C. (n.d.) Top 10 ways to lead by example. Retrieved from http://www.soulcraft.co/essays/lead_by_example.htmlZigarelli, M. (2013, August 17). Ten leadership theories in five minutes. [Video Podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKUPDUDOBVo

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