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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