Transcript Through Strong Leadership TM These skills, although different, need to work together and intertwine in harmony.  Management skills pertain to the needed.

Through Strong Leadership
TM
These skills, although different, need to work together and intertwine in harmony.
 Management skills pertain to the needed planning and
coordination to meet the goals.
 Leadership skills pertain to the inspiration,
motivation, and building of trust needed to believe in
the goals.
These skills, although different, need to work
together and intertwine in harmony.
 The management skill of meeting
goals is related to the leadership
skill of sharing a vision.
As a leader you must have a vision for
your Chapter’s future and motivate
your Cowgirls toward that vision
while following the plans,
procedures, and tasks you as a
manager created.
As a Leader
As a Manager
 You need to be proactive
 You need to be directive,
& creative
 You must get your
Cowgirls to believe that
the work & goals are
worthwhile
action-oriented &
responsive.
 You must make sure each
individual has the skills
necessary to achieve
those goals.
 It takes a strong leader to get a Chapter to
see the big picture, and a great manager
to get the individual Cowgirls to be a part
of the big picture.
They are different roles, but combined
they create an incredible overall
management style.
And how to apply them.
1) Develop trust and credibility.
When people trust you, they will be more inclined to
follow you.
A leader builds trust by considering the “good of all”
when making decisions.
Trust fosters collaboration.
 Trust is based on the respect and expectations of a
leader who cares and acts with compassion in a most
positive way. With trust there is:
Honesty
Integrity
Compassion
Fairness
Good relationships
2) Share the vision with absolute clarity.
Queens need to share the vision of what they want
their Chapter to achieve.
You also need to listen to what members are saying.
Doing all the talking does not let them participate in
the vision quest with their ideas.
To be the best, most influential network of horsewomen
in the United States.
Providing positive support and sharing in personal
growth and opportunities for all members.
A friendly, open-door membership for woman of all
backgrounds and experiences to enjoy.
 What are you looking for
out of your chapter?
 Where are you taking
your Chapter?
3) Be there to help them succeed - Coaching,
mentoring, communicating, and listening.
Great interpersonal skills are vital for a successful
leader.
Be out there and find the strengths and talents of
your members, and place them where they can shine,
help them be successful.
The bottom line is that they need to know that you will
be there to help them succeed. You can do this by:
Coaching. Try and help them improve their skills to do
their job better. If hosting an event for you, give them
feedback on their performance with observations and
give good advice. Use specific statements rather than
general comments, whether good or bad.
Mentoring. Help them understand what you are all
about, guide them for a better chance of promotion,
and have them learn about other aspects and functions
of the business.
Communicating. Clearly share your visions and goals,
encourage individuals and groups, praise when praise
is due, and take the time for one-on-one meetings.
Listening. Let them share ideas, concerns, and know
you are approachable and caring.
4) Make the decisions and be held accountable.
Keeping with the “good for all” vision, you will
mostly make the right decisions and guide your
Chapter in the right direction.
People expect to be held accountable in their job
performance, they also expect you to be held
accountable as their Queen.
If you fail or deny any wrong doing on your part, or
place blame on someone else, you will lose credibility
and not be seen as an effective leader.
To do this:
1) Sift the data for facts and relevance.
2)Look closely at the issue while never losing sight of the big
picture.
3)Talk to Cowgirls involved and/or Headquarters if needed.
4)Don’t make a decision too quickly unless necessary.
5)Think about the cost/benefit for both the short-term and
long-term.
6)Once a decision is made, do not be wishy-washy or unsure
about yourself. You will be seen as a person who can be
easily persuaded with little confidence.
5) Keep it all under control and headed in the right
direction.
You, as leader and Queen, need to focus on what’s
most important related to the vision and goals of the
organization.
You need to eliminate chaos and be known as a
person with authority who can make the right
decisions.
 Leaders do have to lead and be authority figures, but
have the wisdom of relating to people less as a boss,
and more as a mentor and collaborator.
 Finding that happy medium is the true sign of an
inspired and effective leader.
Great leaders embrace the process
of discovery by never giving
up the quest for
information.
They are never 100% satisfied as
there is always room for
improvement.