A Vision of Leadership

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A Vision of Leadership

• N4CSGA Annual Convention
• November 1, 2008
• Greenville, NC
• Dr. Robert C. Keys

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Leadership is the ability to influence the
behavior of others. -Robert
Keys
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Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only
be learned. -Harold Geneen, CEO ITT
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Robert C. Keys
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COURAGE

• Courage is the ability to act rightly in the
  face of uncertainty, fear, or intimidation.

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If you want to run with the big dogs, you have
to get off the porch.
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John F. Kennedy
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CHARISMA

• Charisma is the ability to lead, charm,
  persuade, inspire, or influence others.

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Ronald W. Reagan
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CONFIDENCE

• Confidence is being certain or believing in your
  ability to perform.

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William J. Clinton
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Bill Clinton meets JFK - 1963
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No matter what your choice in a leadership role,
you will be faced with challenges and obstacles.
And there will be times when the unpopular path
will be best. And there will be times when you
must be a courageous, charismatic, and confident
leader to speak up or take a stand when others,
for fear of the consequences, will not act at
all. You must have the ability to know right
from wrong and act according to your
convictions...and not mere convenience.
-Robert Keys