Chapter 3Chapter 3Building LeadershipBuilding Leadership

Leadership StylesLeadership Styles

Planks of LeadershipPlanks of Leadership

Leadership Styles Leadership Styles

Author Patricia Pitcher “The Author Patricia Pitcher “The Drama of Leadership” states there Drama of Leadership” states there are 3 types of leadership styles.are 3 types of leadership styles.–The TechnocratThe Technocrat–The ArtistThe Artist–The CraftsmanThe Craftsman

The TechnocratThe Technocrat

- ““My way or My way or thethe Highway!” Highway!”- Strong sense of the bottom lineStrong sense of the bottom line- Loves the sound of their own voiceLoves the sound of their own voice- Prioritizes logic over emotionPrioritizes logic over emotion- Refuses to compromiseRefuses to compromise- ““Get the job done!”Get the job done!”- Example?Example? Herman BooneHerman Boone

The ArtistThe Artist

- Leads by imagination and intuitionLeads by imagination and intuition

- Vision of “The Big Picture”Vision of “The Big Picture”

- Invites others to share ideas and not Invites others to share ideas and not afraid to show emotion.afraid to show emotion.

- Sometimes unpredictableSometimes unpredictable

- Followers may sometimes “go with the Followers may sometimes “go with the flow”flow”

The CraftsmanThe Craftsman

Leads by common sense and integrityLeads by common sense and integrity What is integrity?What is integrity? Values getting the job done, but will not Values getting the job done, but will not

sacrifice people and their views and values.sacrifice people and their views and values. Not afraid to be creative, but has a sense of Not afraid to be creative, but has a sense of

the real world.the real world. Tony Dungy Video ClipTony Dungy Video Clip

Role PlayRole PlayWhat Type of leader are you?What Type of leader are you?

Create a short skit that will show the types Create a short skit that will show the types of leadership styles.of leadership styles.

I will assign your group a style.I will assign your group a style. Pick a leader. Use everyone in the group.Pick a leader. Use everyone in the group. Make it realistic.Make it realistic. Simulate a business meeting, principal Simulate a business meeting, principal

meeting with AP’s, coach’s meeting meeting with AP’s, coach’s meeting w/players, etc.w/players, etc.

What do you think?What do you think?

What would be the benefit of blending What would be the benefit of blending these 3?these 3?

3 questions that all workers want 3 questions that all workers want answered of their leaders:answered of their leaders:

–Can I trust you?Can I trust you?

–Are you committed?Are you committed?

–Do you care about me?Do you care about me?

Six Planks of LeadershipSix Planks of Leadership

A Leader has a sense of visionA Leader has a sense of vision A Leader is willing to actA Leader is willing to act A Leader makes good decisionsA Leader makes good decisions A Leader can handle conflictA Leader can handle conflict A Leader works to avoid pitfallsA Leader works to avoid pitfalls A Leader knows how to motivateA Leader knows how to motivate

Plank 1: A Leader has Plank 1: A Leader has a sense of visiona sense of vision

Vision – The ability to see the unseenVision – The ability to see the unseen ““Solve the puzzle”Solve the puzzle” Able to spot a need before anyone elseAble to spot a need before anyone else Not just into making predictionsNot just into making predictions What are examples of products that were What are examples of products that were

visionary when they were created?visionary when they were created? What is the vision of Travis High School?What is the vision of Travis High School?

Sense of VisionSense of Vision

Leaders with vision ask these Leaders with vision ask these questions:questions:– What are the parts?What are the parts?

– What are our goals?What are our goals?

– What our are dreams?What our are dreams? JFK Audio ClipJFK Audio Clip

Be a Part of Something SpecialBe a Part of Something Special

People want to be a part of People want to be a part of something extraordinary. They something extraordinary. They want to be a part of something want to be a part of something special. They want to be a part of special. They want to be a part of something bigger than themselves.something bigger than themselves.

What do leaders do to make people What do leaders do to make people feel this way?feel this way?

Plank 2: A Leader is WillingPlank 2: A Leader is WillingTo ActTo Act

Talk is cheap; true leaders Talk is cheap; true leaders actact upon their vision and goals. upon their vision and goals. Have a plan and do it well!Have a plan and do it well! What has the leaders of THS done to show they act on What has the leaders of THS done to show they act on

their vision?their vision? What leader in US History was willing to act?What leader in US History was willing to act? Lou Holtz said, “I never learned anything from talking, I Lou Holtz said, “I never learned anything from talking, I

only learn when I ask questions.”only learn when I ask questions.” Effective leaders Effective leaders must be willing to changemust be willing to change when when

necessary, and necessary, and avoid the status quoavoid the status quo. Lou Holtz video 1 & . Lou Holtz video 1 & 2.2.

Plank 3: A Leader MakesPlank 3: A Leader MakesGood DecisionsGood Decisions

Nothing worse than an indecisive leader.Nothing worse than an indecisive leader. Questions to ask yourselfQuestions to ask yourself::

– Do I have the knowledge required?Do I have the knowledge required?

– Is this the right progression?Is this the right progression?

– Do I know and understand the risks?Do I know and understand the risks?

– What, Why, and How?What, Why, and How?

Know The Importance of TeamworkKnow The Importance of Teamwork

– Lou Holtz Video 3Lou Holtz Video 3

Plank 4: A Leader Can Plank 4: A Leader Can Handle ConflictHandle Conflict

Problems will always arise. How well Problems will always arise. How well you handle situations will determine you handle situations will determine your personal leadership greatness.your personal leadership greatness.

What leader do you know that has What leader do you know that has handled conflict? How?handled conflict? How?

Address the problemAddress the problem Hold accountableHold accountable Re-focus to the ObjectiveRe-focus to the Objective Titans Part 2Titans Part 2

Plank 5: A Leader WorksPlank 5: A Leader WorksTo Avoid PitfallsTo Avoid Pitfalls

4 Pitfalls:4 Pitfalls:

1. Being afraid to fail1. Being afraid to fail

2. Not paying attention to details2. Not paying attention to details

3. Forgetting people and the original 3. Forgetting people and the original objectivesobjectives

4. Not listening to others4. Not listening to others

Plank 6: A Leader Knows Plank 6: A Leader Knows How to MotivateHow to Motivate

What leader do you know that is an What leader do you know that is an incredible motivator? How?incredible motivator? How?

Motivation is simply the result of the Motivation is simply the result of the people in which you lead to fully trust people in which you lead to fully trust you enough to follow your advice.you enough to follow your advice.

What motivates some people may not What motivates some people may not motivate others.motivate others.

Herb Brooks – USA HockeyHerb Brooks – USA Hockey

MotivationMotivation

If someone is not motivated, it is If someone is not motivated, it is because he/she does not have any because he/she does not have any goals or aspirations. The reason so goals or aspirations. The reason so many people do not aspire for many people do not aspire for greatness is because they do not how greatness is because they do not how good they can be, or they are afraid of good they can be, or they are afraid of failure, or afraid that they may not failure, or afraid that they may not reach it.reach it.

MotivationMotivation

Your talent determines what you Your talent determines what you can do.can do.

Your motivation determines how Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do.much you are willing to do.

Your attitude determines how well Your attitude determines how well you do it!you do it!