Building Leadership

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Building Leadership

• Leadership and Learning Styles

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The Technocrat

• Strong sense of bottom line.
• Figures out the s.
• No nonsense- My way or the highway.
• They hear their voice only.
• People follow them because they are afraid.
• Intense, detail oriented.
• They refuse compromise and are hardheaded.
• Gets the job done!!!!

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The Artist

• Leads by imagination and intuition.
• They have vision of the big picture.
• Invites others to share, originality and
  creativity.
• Shows emotion and laughter.
• Unpredictable, goes after new ideas.
• Found in social or professional locations.
• Goes along just to be part of the unique
  possibilities.

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The Craftsman

• Has common sense and integrity.
• Is trusted, is well balanced and an excellent
  listener.
• Caring , logical person who values getting the
  job done!!!
• Refuses to sacrifice peoples feelings and views.
• Predictable (has it all together)
• Ventures into creative thinking.
• Aware of the real world and is reasonable.
• Skilled decision maker.
• Avoids making others feel like they are winners
  or losers.

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Blending!!!

• Best way is a combination of an Artist and a
  Craftsman.
• Because of creativity and genuine enthusiasm with
  level headedness, compassion and collaboration.

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Learning Styles

• Discussion- They learn when they are actively
  involved in the oral communication process, with
  lots of dialogue and feedback.
• Logic- They learn things presented logically,
  with a just the facts, to-the-plan approach.
• Design- They learn when they can see and hear how
  the big picture, or all the parts fit together.
• Emotion- They learn with a hands-on approach, one
  in which the leader is energetic and fired up.

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Planks of Leadership

• A Leader Has a Sense of Vision- vision beyond the
  obvious, long term goals, gets ideas from others,
  community involvement and sees the big picture.
• A Leader is Willing to Act- takes charge, makes
  big decisions, takes responsibility, actions
  speak louder than words.
• A Leader Makes Good Decisions- is ethical, does
  their homework, prioritizes and is informed and
  takes charge.

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Planks of Leadership Cont

• A Leader Can Handle Conflict- works well with
  people, problem solver, turns negatives into
  positives.
• Conflict Management
• 1. Shut up- be quiet and listen.
• 2. Listen up- eye contact-shows listening.
• 3. Hook up- tries to understand the other
  viewpoint.
• 4. Chill down- responds without a temper while in
  the heat of the moment.
• A Leader Works to Avoid Pitfalls
• Being afraid to fail dont be afraid to fail.
• Not paying attention to details the small
  things.
• Forgetting people and the original objectives
  thinks of others.
• Not listening to others stays on track and
  listens.
• A Leader Knows how to Motivate- knows what to
  motivate each person, motivates but means
  business and shows confidence.

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In Review

• The 6 Planks of Leadership!!!!
• A good leader should pay close attention to the
  tone of their voice and their nonverbal signals.
• Often leadership involves the empowerment of
  people.
• Speech and leadership go hand in hand.
• Dont just make a decision to be done. Make good
  decisions.
• A good leader cant prevent problems.
• Verbal or oral communication is the best
  communication.
• Dont play it safe. Take risks and chances.
• Learning styles concern everybody!
• A good leader is concerned about people.
• Only certain people find themselves in a position
  of leadership.