Optimist International1 LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Optimist International 1

LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL


LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES - OVERVIEW

Introduction Goals of Program Recognizing Your Present

Leadership (Behavioral Style) Description of Leadership Style

(Behaviors) Developing Alternative Leadership

(Behavioral) Styles


INTRODUCTION

Learning about behaviors enables effectiveness.

Leader understands team’s motivations and behaviors.

Leader understands and appreciates each member’s skills and motivations


Goals of Program

Name 4 Leadership (behavioral) styles

Attributes of each stylePersonal StyleIdentify styles of othersHow to adopt a style

for a specific situation


ORIGINS OF WESTERN THOUGHT

Absolute Certainty/Control Predict humans by typecasting Personalities fixed and unchangeable Thinking, feelings, actions predictable

and controllable No room for growth Fate is in control


ORIGIN OF WESTERN THOUGHT

MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF PERSON

Individual is in controlPersons are free agents ,

each in control of his or her own destiny

Ability to CHANGE


MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON

Hippocrates: medicines needed to effect change

Socrates: know yourselfPredestination/Devine Right of

Kings: birth determines stationPhrenology: measure the head“…ism”: slot by race, religion,

etc.


MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON (cont.)

Assessments: measure/predict human behavior

Personality descriptionsOther theoriesThis module is based on observable

behaviors, not personalities.


CURRENT LEADERSHIP STYLE

Assessment to show where you are currently

How you feel/view not how others see you.


BENEFITS CHART

Is this statement important to me?How important is this statement to

me?Rank the 4 statements in manner of

importance (1 being most important)Fill in Registration Form – USE A

PENCIL!.


BENEFITS FORM


REGISTRATION FORM


EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP and COMMUNICATION

Awareness Plan of Action Improved performance


PICTURE PAGES -- OVERVIEW

Read instructions on page 7

Picture pages 10 - 13Rank from 1 - 4 on

what appears important and comfortable

How you feel - NOT how you want others to see you.


PLANNER PICTURE PAGE


PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP

ImaginativeCreativeSymbols tell a storyNeed to understand

and explain inner workings of things

Detail oriented


PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Detailed-orientedForward thinking ImaginativeNew and better waysCompetency and

perfectionLogicalAnalyze and

understand


PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Build an atmosphere of freedom of thought.

Communication Key


CALL ME CREATIVE - COLOR ME A PLANNER (green)

Open to new, creative ideas

Abstract thinkingLatest, innovative

procedures/productsNot concerned about

exterior detailsVisionary/future-

oriented

Creative thinkingPrefer to work

aloneDevelop the mind

and reasoning process

Logical and detailed Long explanations,

reports, and meetings

COMFORT ZONE

DEMANDS ON PEOPLE


USING A PLANNER

Listen to their ideas.Be patient and encourage creativity.Allow additional time to complete

tasks.Give advanced notice before calling on

them to speak in public.Place at middle or end of agenda.Sharp treatment will cause

withdrawal.


BUILDER PICTURE PAGE


BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP

Patriotism, traditionStatus and prestigeAffinity for bottom lineLaw and orderSecurity clearance =

statusEducation importantRecognition is important


BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Just the factsBottom lineLead and follow up Justice, tradition

importantPrepare solid foundationStrong-willedOrganizedWants respect and to be

appreciated


BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Down to earth andtraditional.

Communication Key


CALL ME TRADITIONAL - COLOR ME A BUILDER (brown)

Orderly and structured Pride in organization,

company, school, family

Above also indicate status

Input and procedures that are proven or have solid base

Discipline and routine

Duty, Honor, Country Obedient, respectful Success-oriented Hard-working,

reliable Finish on

time/budget Reports neat,

concise, timely

COMFORT ZONE

DEMANDS ON PEOPLE


USING A BUILDER

Bottom line communicationDuty conscious/rules and directionsExplain directions step-by-stepConcrete award system.Provide expectations/structureAccountable/responsible positionsNEVER embarrass them with peers


RELATER PICTURE PAGE


RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP

Matters of the heartRelationships importantOpportunities to

socializeWarm and friendlyConcern for othersLove and affectionGifts important


RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Enjoy being with people

Feelings are important

Subordinate own needs

Judge on people first; facts/products/services second

Honesty and sincerity


RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Caring, friendly, emotional person

interactions.

Communication Key


CALL ME SOCIAL - COLOR ME A RELATER (blue)

Supportive, friendly atmosphere

Harmony, teamwork Discussions Want to be liked People-centered Accessible to work

and personal needs Bright, colorful dress

Share ideas and feelings

Enthusiasm Harmony Emotional

appreciation Speak out Emphasis on looks Democratic

COMFORT ZONE

DEMANDS ON PEOPLE


USING A RELATER

Friendly approach to communicationProvide social atmosphereRespect feelings; don’t impose yoursAllow time to talk with friendsProvide emotional outlets and freedom

of expressionGive concern; don’t dominate Smile and congratulate when not

expected


ADVENTURER PICTURE PAGE


ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP

Danger and riskTake a chanceFast pacePhysical challengeAction and reactionChallenge of the journeyCompetitive with others

and self


ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Action, movementShort termNo rules, just right!Works best under

pressureLong range

planning is lunch tomorrow!


ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.)

Build an atmosphere of action,

fun and excitement.

Communication Key


CALL ME ACTIVE - COLOR ME AN ADVENTURER (red)

Action Unstructured work

situations Procedures that are

useful, dynamic, practical, hands-on

Be on the stage In touch and hands

on

Action-oriented Spontaneous Responsive Competitive React on moment’s

notice Fun/able to take a

joke Pick up the pieces Clean up the mess

COMFORT ZONE

DEMANDS ON PEOPLE


USING AN ADVENTURER

Take fun approach to communication

Focus on hear and nowBe flexible, but monitor the directionDon’t get caught in the thrillCreate result-oriented action

focused on goalsAllow starring rolesTime to let off steam


WHAT DO YOU THINK NOW?

Do you need to change ranking?

Rank how you feel AT THE PRESENT TIME

Do NOT rank according to how you think others see you.


WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Can you think?Can you decide?Can you feel things?Can you act?


DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER

Complete Discover form

No right or wrong answers

How you feel at the present time

Transfer rankings to registration form


DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER


REGISTRATION FORM


THE STRENGTHS OF OTHERS - CLUES

Way they dressVocabulary and speechCars they driveHow the office is organizedTake charge or plan/preparePart of team or work aloneSchedules/appointmentsHarmony or just able to work together


EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT

Learned by age 5-6Use it whether it is

successful or notStronger than

preference or habitCan be negativeRecognition is first

step to break attachment


FILTERING – SEE THROUGH MY COLORED GLASSES

Perspective is from own preferred styleBusiness (and OI) runs on Builder

(brown) and Planner (green) stylesPlanning, organizing deciding and

leading are strengthsTherefore policies and procedures

reflect those styles

Frame your messages so that people who use other styles can appreciate and understand them.


MORE ON FILTERING

OI Awards/Recognition Program is very Builder and Planner in nature Builder: public recognition, titles, pins Planner: track activities/forms/detail

People will accept/reject a program based on results of filtering

Present program in ways acceptable to each style Relater: more members = more friends and service Adventurer: challenge of growth rather than award


DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE STYLES

AWARENESSPLAN OF ACTIONIMPROVED

PERFORMANCE


PLAN OF ACTION

You are not developing one style at the expense of another.

Develop another style to compliment your present leadership strength.

OBJECTIVE: If one chooses, be able to use all four styles to respond to any situation.


HOW TO DEVELOP ANOTHER LEADERSHIP STYLE

VISUALIZATION

AFFIRMATION


BUILDER AFFIRMATIONS I enjoy presenting what I

want in an organized, step-by-step fashion.

I am #1 – a powerful winner. I am “electric”. People

respect and follow me.When I act, I get …I have a sense of power in being accountable and responsible for …I am so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.


PLANNER AFFIRMATIONS I enjoy listening and picking up

the underlying messages that (name) sends.

My imagination is strong, creative and vivid – making affirmations fun.

My keen vision and thoughtful thinking help me to discover new and better ways of doing things.I look before I leap. I enjoy being a

possibility thinker.I look at the sunny side of everything and make my Optimism come true.


RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP

I enjoy taking the time to help … because they are in need.

I am a positive, happy and joyful person.

I take pride in relating in an honest and open manner to …I am a warm, gentle and gracious person with … when I meet them.

I wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature I meet a smile.

I enjoy introducing people and making them feel good.


ADVENTURER AFFIRMATIONS

I take tiredness, hunger and pain in stride as I climb to the top.

I enjoy living the present moment to its fullest.

I am a fun person to be with at all times.

I share my possessions and abilities with my fellow humans.

I forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.


LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES - CONCLUSION

Recognize your present Leadership (Behavioral) Style

Name the 4 leadership styles Describe the attributes of each style How to identify the leadership styles

of others How to adopt alternative leadership

styles (if you choose to do so)


YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT

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