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THE LEADER IN US … ONE AND ALL Arlene A. Pietranton, PhD, CAE Chief Executive Officer, ASHA CSHA 2015 Convention Student Luncheon March 6, 2015 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Arlene Pietranton • Financial: Paid employee of ASHA; ASHA paid my travel expenses to be here • Nonfinancial: Immediate Past Chairperson of the American Society of Association Executives Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/istock-dk SO - WHAT DO FOLLOWERS SAY? • A research perspective on leadership • James Kouzes & Barry Posner • Over 20 years • 75,000 people • Key Question: • What top ten characteristics does a person need to see in someone to willingly follow that person? LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS 1. Honest 2. Forward-thinking 3. Competent 4. Inspiring 5. Intelligent 6. Fair-minded 7. Broad-minded 8. Supportive 9. Straightforward 10. Dependable 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Cooperative Determined Imaginative Ambitious Courageous Caring Mature Loyal Self-controlled Independent Know Thy Leadership Style(s)! Affiliative A • • • Mainly sets priorities & delegates tasks – and little else Avoidance or absence of leadership Generally considered to be the least effective leadership style Coaching B • • • Works best during a crisis or when immediate action is needed Assuages fear and brings calm by giving clear directions & explicit feedback Minimizes ambiguity about expected actions; expects full compliance Directive C • • • Laissez-faire D • • • Hones in on the emotional needs of the group Creates harmony through collaboration and inclusion People come first to this type of leader! Pacesetting E • • • Listens to and values input from the entire team Encourages and promotes consensus This style works best when you need buy-in or clarity for a situation Participative F • • • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Visionary G • • • Guides people toward a shared vision … where to go, but not how to get there Focuses on the future/where you are going vs. where you’ve been Usually entrepreneurs, business leaders … the movers and the shakers – that could be some of you! Demands and often embodies excellence Builds a challenge and sets exciting goals for the team Caution – don’t overuse this style as it may drive short-term results, but can cause exhaustion and burn out over the long-run! Seeks to mentor and align individual goals with that of the organization Excels at delegating assignments and tying others’ strengths with their interests and aspirations … resulting in enhanced performance Generates high level of loyalty AFFILIATIVE Photo courtesy of http://ebn.benefitnews.com/gallery COACHING Photo courtesy of www.coachangelboots.com DIRECTIVE Photo courtesy of military.com LAISSEZ-FAIRE Photo courtesy of http://research-methodology.net/laissez-faire-leadership-style/ PACESETTING Photo courtesy of http://www.bioteams.com/2006/06/07/the_cost_of.html VISIONARY Photo courtesy of - http://www.bigmouthlocal.com/expert-team/visionary-leadership/ PARTICIPATIVE Photo courtesy of http://www.buzzle.com/articles/participative-leadership.html ARLENE’S “LEADERSHIP COACHING TOP PICKS” • Be Who You Are – and Be It Well Dearie! • Leading and Managing Change • Emotional Intelligence • Follow Your Passion! • Don’t Burn Your Bridges • Treat Others with Compassion & Respect • Make a Difference! BE WHO YOU ARE – AND BE IT WELL DEARIE!! Photo courtesy of http://tellemgrodypr.com/2011/10/03/flip-flops-v-clown-shoes-dressing-like-a-pro/ LEADING AND MANAGING CHANGE KEY SKILLS – EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Self-awareness – Social awareness – • recognize your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behavior • know your strengths and weaknesses • have self-confidence • understand the emotions, needs, and concerns of other people • pick up on emotional cues • feel comfortable socially • recognize the power dynamics in a group or organization Self-management – Relationship management – • control impulsive feelings and behaviors • manage your emotions in healthy ways • take initiative • follow through on commitments • adapt to changing circumstances • know how to develop and maintain good relationships • communicate clearly • inspire and influence others • work well in a team • manage conflict FOLLOW YOUR PASSION DON’T BURN BRIDGES Photo courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GoldenGateBridge-001.jpg ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN MAKE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, A HUMAN RIGHT, ACCESSIBLE AND ACHIEVABLE FOR ALL!