VISION in ACTIONby

Pat Acosta LEADERSHIP

Within the Movement!By

Pat Acosta BSW“Survivor to Advocate”

Leadership Within the Movement Within the movement we have Latinas who

are born leaders, and can build on creating mentorship relationships between Latinas who are established in leadership positions and those who are “up-and-coming”.

Reaching out to survivors who seek to become independent, after their violent journey are our allies and MUST be part of this Leadership Movement

Some Ideas to “Get Started” Everyone is different! Everyone has her own motivation You can “only” help create environments to

help people motivate themselves Value your individual strengths Celebrate your uniqueness

ELEMENTS of LEADERSHIP Attention to “Communication”

Attention to “Detail”

Attention to “Self”

Attention to “Trust”

“COMMUNICATION” Ensure you are communicating your ideas,

concepts and facts with clarity.

What’s in the “Meaning of things”

Allow others to share their ideas, and provide a space for inclusiveness

“D E T A I L S” Goals

Intentions

Direction

Measurements

Outcomes

“S E L F” Being secured of who you are

“CONFIDENT” Loving, Respecting oneself Celebrate your differences Embrace your culture, upbringing, values

beliefs Using ones own self effectively

“T R U S T” Being Fair Being Reliable Being Dependable Being Focused Being Consistent Doing all the above will earn you their

TRUST!

“ You MUST have them both”

A good and effective LEADER

must have, Credibility & Rapport

CREDIBILITY

( is being believed and respected)

RAPPORT

( is being liked and trusted)

YOU MUST HAVE BOTH !

When there is Good Leadership it SHOWS Characteristics Good Leaders and

Organizations with Leadership have1. People feel significant ( they know their opinions

count and matter)2. People are part of a Community ( They support

each other and know they are part of something important)

3. Learning and Competency Matter( Continuously seeking excellence)

4. Work and Environment is Exciting (Stimulated and self-satisfaction in their activities)

Good Supervisors & Good Leaders NOT ALWAYS THE SAME Good Supervisors

1.Work according to plans and schedules

2. Act in the present, based on the past

3. Emphasize knowledge and facts

4. Are analytical, objective and practical

5.Use given resources effectively

6. Emphasize the rationale, supported by feeling

7.Make decisions based on established directions

Good Leaders

1.Work according to what is needed

2. Act toward the future, based on the present

3. Emphasize belief and commitment

4. Are intuitive, subjective and impractical

5. Expand beyond given resources

6. Emphasize intuition, supported by reason

7. Make decisions based on an envisioned future

ASK YOURSELF Is it possible to be a good leader and a

good supervisor at the same time?

In what ways are you a Good Supervisor?

In what ways are you a Good Leader?

JUST A THOUGHT “Supervisors do Things Right!”

“Leaders do the Right Thing!”

Having the Skills to LEAD

Leadership requires the understanding of the differences in people, and understanding what motivates them. And knowing how to lead different people with different motivations & behaviors

Understanding the “Why” Behavior comes from striving toward

gratification and how we need to get gratification

There are two set of behavior patterns:

Good Times & Bad Times

Behavior can be predictable and uniform or predicable and varied

Continuing with the “Why” A personal weakness is over-using a

strength. The more you understand why others do

what they do, the more successful YOU can be in building working relationships and finding leadership success by building on your strengths and the strength of others.

QUESTIONS What do you believe are the most

important characteristics of leader?

What are some of the ways your strengths could be over-used and made a weakness?

What strengths do your preferences bring to you and or your organization?

DO STRESS!!!! “Gotcha”!!! I mean the following “Stress” STRESS ACTION!!! STRESS LOGIC!!! STRESS PEOPLE and THEIR

UNIQUENESS!!! STRESS THE “TEAM”!!!

REMEMBER Be Honest, Sincere and Empathetic Use your Strengths Lead by Example Strive to continue being even a better

LEADER every day!!! Be Fair, Consistent , and True to yourself

and them!!!

Have you ever wonder why individuals RESIST to CHANGE…as a Leader you must be aware Resistance goes up! When…1. The purpose for the change is not clear2. The targets of the change do not see a need for it3. The targets are not involved in the planning and change4. The Change is not clearly communicated5. The cost too high, the reward too poor6. Influential's are seen as not really supporting the change7. Targets believe social relations and balance will be hurt8. When resources ( time and money) are not available9. Change is introduced to quick…or too slow,10. Daily habits are interrupted11. Past chances were poorly implemented with bad results12. There is fear of failure, lack of trust and lack of confidence

Resistance goes down! when… Before the Announcement:1. Think through the details2. Think through winners and losers3. Plan to compensate the losers, and build on the winners support

The Announcement:1. Reduce ambiguity, Increase clarity2. Provide plenty of information3. Talk about what will change an what will not change4. Use many methods and settings for communicating and change5. Provide and opportunity for the targets to discuss what the change will

mean…not whether the change will happen6. Communicate your commitment

Making a Plan of Action In closing take a minute and answer the

following questions What will you start doing? What will you keep doing? What will you STOP doing? What will you think more about?

Special Dedication I dedicate this presentation to a women who was

both a Good Supervisor and a Good Leader. Gina Orona Ruiz ( Former Executive Director of La Casa, INC. Las Cruces New Mexico) as a LATINA you made us proud. Know that I commit to making sure your legacy continues.

Para una GRAN “JEFA”, you will ALWAYS be REMEMBERED!!!! Con Respeto

Pat Acosta