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The upside of position:

You have potential

You have authority

You have room to grow

You get to define yourself

The downside of position

It's only a start

It can be over valued

It can be too political

Power can be intoxicating

It can be lonely

Turnover can be high

There are better ways to lead

Activity #1 -

Leadership Discovery Cocktail Party

Circulate around the room

Use the question you've been given to seed the conversations

Getting to the next level

Don't just rely on your position

Remember that leadership is a privilege

Focus on making a difference

Connect with your people

Find out what they need

Help them get it

The upside of permission

Everyone gets along

There's good energy

There's a positive outlook

Open communication

Mutual respect

Lots of TRUST

The downside of permission

It can appear "soft"

It can be frustrating

Possible manipulation

Requires risk taking

It's a challenge

Activity #2

Balancing Care and Candor

Fill in the flipcharts, and discuss

Pair up to discuss own leadership

Getting to the next level

Good relations are only a start

You also need to be productive

And you all need to grow

Leaders have to make tough choices

The upside of production

You're getting things done

Your team is getting things done

You gain credibility

You're clear about the goals

You're solving problems

And removing road blocks

The downside of production

Risk focusing on self rather than the team

It can feel like a burden

It can be stressful

It can harm the good relationships

Activity #3

Bringing clarity and reality to vision

Working in four groups - create and share top tips for team productivity

Getting to the next level

Understand that harmony and productivity are not enough

A great leader also develops new leaders

The upside of people development

It sets you apart

It assures organizational growth

It provides personal fulfillment

It shares the leadership load

And frees you up to do more strategic things

The downside of people development

The people you develop might leave

It can be threatening to your own security

It requires trust, maturity and commitment

Activity #4

Empowering your People

Complete the matrix in your handout

Discuss what you came up with a partner

Getting to next level

Few leaders get to the final level

You must develop a culture of leadership

It's about a life commitment to leadership

The upside of pinnacle

You have a big impact

Your influence is broad

This brings extra responsibility

It's all about service to the greater good

The downside of pinnacle

You risk complacency

You need to continue to learn and listen

You need to stay humble

You need to seek out honest feedback

And stay focused on what really matters

How Successful

People Lead.

John Maxwell,

2013

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