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LEADERSHIP
The “soft” skill that is “hard” to do.
Presidents & Governors Forum; September 2014 Jim O’Brien
What do you want out of YOUR LIFE?
For me…..
I want to make a difference in the world….
Do You Know???
One of the strongest urges of a person is to be a part of a group….
Make your section or branch the group that
everyone can fit in.
BIG Messages for today
•You will make a difference (positive or negative) through your leadership
•Only you can choose to improve your leadership (and maybe others can help)!!
Write down what you know about
leadership.
LEADERSHIP is the art, science, and craft of
influencing other people to accomplish a task and to improve the organization.
LEADERSHIP is the art, science, and craft of
influencing other people to accomplish a task and to improve the organization.
LEADERSHIP is the art, science, and craft of
influencing other people to accomplish a task and to improve the organization.
LEADERSHIP is the art, science, and craft of
influencing other people to accomplish a task and to improve the organization.
What are the Variables in leadership?
•Leaders•Followers•The Situation
Why should I want to grow into a better
leader?
Leadership is a relationship
between people.
O’Brien’s view…
•Leadership = Influence•Relationship between people
Big Idea (s)
OB First Steps to Better Leader Ability
1. Know self2. Know others3. Use #1 & #2 to allow
influence of others4. Learn how to do #1, #2,
and #3 better
Know your SELF
Knowing Self
•Personality = Inclinations + Habits
–Inclinations = Preferences; “Hard wired” (nature)
–Habits = Learned behaviors; “software” (nurture)
Knowing Self
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)—ESTJ; INFP; etc
• Strength Deployment Indicator (SDI) (reds; blues; greens; hubs)
• OCEAN (Openness; Conscientiousness; Extraversion; Agreeableness; Neuroticism)
• Lots of others
Knowing Self
•Look into the mirror.•Ask trusted colleagues.
What are your
VALUES?
•Leadership = Influence•Relationship between people
•ID YOUR core values (~3-4)
Big Idea (s)
Knowing Others
•Understand the relationship between performance; satisfaction (job); and motivation
•PAY ATTENTION•ASK THEM
So if leadership is about “Influence”,
How do you INFLUENCE
others?
By making CONNECTIONS
Connections
•Connecting is all about others•Connecting begins when one feels valued (shared values)
•Connections:– One on one: Make other feel valued– Group: Invite participation– Audience: Audience is more important than
speaker
What do they want from me?
•Can I trust you?
•Are you committed to excellence?
•Do you care about me?
What questions do you have for “them”?
•Have I given you reason(s) to trust me?
•Have I demonstrated my commitment to excellence?
•Have I shown how much I care about you?
What are traits of effective leaders?
•Model the way•Inspire a shared vision•Challenge the process•Enable others to act•Encourage the heart
Kouzes & Posner, “The Leadership Challenge”
Model the way
•Model the behavior expected of others. (POSITIVE ROLE MODEL)
•Lead from what you believe.•By word & deed, demonstrate
your values & beliefs.•People follow the person, then
the plan.
Inspire shared vision
•Envision the future by imagining exciting & ennobling possibilities.
•Bring others in to a shared vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
Our Profession and Our VisionEntrusted by society to create a
sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, and ethically as master:
- planners, designers, constructors, and operators of the built environment
- stewards of the natural environment
- integrators of ideas and technology
- managers of risk and uncertainty
- leaders in shaping policy
Challenge the process
•Seek innovative ways to change, grow, & improve.
•Experiment & take risks by generating small wins and learning from mistakes.
Enable others to act
•Promote cooperative goals & build trust
•Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion
Encourage the heart
•Show appreciation for individual excellence
•Celebrate values & victories by creating a sense of community
What are traits of effective leaders?
•Model the way•Inspire a shared vision•Challenge the process•Enable others to act•Encourage the heart
Kouzes & Posner, “The Leadership Challenge”
Becoming a Better Leader1. Be an optimist2. Be self-aware3. Note your emotions & Emotional Intelligence4. Seek feedback5. Take the initiative6. Get & use a coach7. Set goals & make plans8. Practice, practice, practice9. Measure progress10.Be honest with yourself and humble with
others
Specific things to do for you to improve your leadership
1.Learn from Experience– Risk– Speeches, mentor, coach, volunteer
2.Learn from Examples of outstanding leaders
– Journal (& review)– Read biographies & watch films– Interview role models
3.Learn from Education– Classes & self learning programs– Engage coaches, mentors, friends
Group Exercise
In your role as an ASCE Leader, what activities MUST you do?
A Final Reminder
Say “Thank You” to someone every day.
If YOU become the world’s greatest leader….
What will people say about you?
