A Positive Force

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A Positive Force

• Successful Leaders Generate Waves of Activity.
• Nothing is ever dull or routine
• Things are always jumping
• The environment feels alive and dynamic
• People pull together in a positive direction with
  enthusiasm and dedication. (look for evidence or
  lack of it during your office visit)

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A Positive Can-Do Attitude

• A positive attitude is vital to a leaders
  positive force.
• The positive force keeps a communications network
  alive.
• People know and understand what others are doing
  to promote productivity and reach common goals.
• Figure out how to turn weaknesses into strengths.

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A Dynamic Synergy

• A positive force involves positive expectations.
• It is a dynamic force that pulls the group into
  an inner circle of involvement and activity.
• It generates vigor and confidence.
• It stirs people up and motivates them.
• It helps remove obstacles and solve problems.

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• It leads to constructive action.
• It is a form of energy that gets people on the
  right track and keeps them moving.
• It stems from the positive attitude of the leader
  but manifests itself in action.
• A positive force picks up momentum.
• The increased velocity comes from the dynamics of
  the group.
• A team results that pull together toward a common
  goal.
• Synergy is created.
• The organization soars to new heights.

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Center Stage

• Leaders are Always on Center Stage.
• Remaining positive under trying conditions is not
  easy.
• Leaders must remain positive optimistic.
• A negative attitude even once in awhile can
  destroy or damage the positive force.
• Leadership and being positive are inseparable.

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Voice Power

• Leaders who develop their oral communication
  skills develop voice power.
• Speak with conviction.
• Inspire confidence.
• Persuade and influence people.
• Motivate and inspire.
• Remain upbeat and enthusiastic.

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Personal Activity

• Successful leaders are always on the move.
• They create a flurry of activity which is
  catching.
• Motivational delegating helps people reach their
  true potential.
• It keeps people moving creating and using their
  talent Energy.

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Motivational Delegating

• Gets people to utilize their expertise, energy,
  creativity, and talent.
• They are busy and involved in meaningful
  productive endeavors.
• People are functioning at top capacity.
• No one is bored. People are happy.

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Communication Network

• A communication network keeps a leader in close
  touch with the people.
• A good communication network can keep everyone in
  tune with organizational goals.
• Networking builds positive relationships.

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10 Strategies for Leaders

• Persuasion
• making a strong case for your position.
• Patience
• with the process and the people.
• Gentleness
• not harshness or forcefulness. Be sensitive to
  peoples vulnerabilities.

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• Teachableness
• Operate with the assumption that you do not have
  all the answers. I can learn many things from
  you.
• Acceptance
• Withhold judgment, giving the benefit of the
  doubt when possible.
• Kindness
• Sensitive, caring, thoughtful.
• Openness
• Approachable, open-door policy.

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• Compassionate confrontation.
• Allow followers to make course corrections in a
  context of concern warmth. Safety net for
  taking risks.
• Consistency
• Set of values, a personal code, a reflection of
  who you are and what you value.
• Integrity
• Matching words and feelings with thoughts and
  actions to promote harmony and mutual benefits.

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Seven Habits of Successful People

• Be Proactive
• Develop self-awareness and the ability to choose
  your response.
• Begin with the End in Mind
• The endowment of imagination and conscience.
• I have created the future in my mind. I can see
  it and I can imagine what it will be like.

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• Put First Things First
• Focus on highly important but not necessarily
  urgent activities of life.
• Use willpower and good judgment.
• Think Win/Win -- an abundance mentality
• Share recognition and power.
• More profit, power, and recognition for
  everybody.
• Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood.
• Listen well listen with empathy.

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• Synergize
• Understand the basic underlying needs and
  interests and find solutions to satisfy them
  both.
• Get to Yes
• Sharpen the Saw
• Continuous improvement or self-renewal.
• Continuous improvement, innovation, and
  refinement.
• Stephen R. Covey Principle-Centered Leadership

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Characteristics of Principle-Centered Leaders

• They are
• Continually learning
• Service-oriented
• Radiate positive energy
• Believe in other people
• Lead balanced lives
• See life as an adventure
• Are Synergistic
• Practice self-development self-renewal