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Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter

2013 Education ConferenceNavigating Shifting TidesSheraton Waterside HotelNorfolk, VirginiaMarch 7, 2013Slide2

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceThe Leading

Principles:What Do Leaders Have in Common?Slide3

Society of Government Meeting Professionals

Old Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceIn this session we are going to have a conversation about LEADERHIP…What is a Leader?What are the characteristics of leaders?What do leaders have in common?What are some of the resources you can use to get more information about leadership?Slide4

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceDefine a Leader

Take a minute to write down your definition of a leader. “A leader is a person who….”Take 3 minutes to share your definitions with those at your table…can you blend these into one definition?Now let’s share your table’s definition(s) with everyone for a few minutes.Slide5

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceGiven these definitions, can you think of a person in your personal life or someone you have worked with who you think fits this definition? What qualities does this person have that causes you to define him or her as a “leader” in your heart and mind?Would you like to share this with the group?Slide6

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferencePresidents of the United States are, by their title and responsibilities, called the LEADER of our country and one of the leaders of the free world.

Photo of the Presidents of the United StatesSlide7

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceIs this man a leader?

Is this man a leader?Photo of HitlerPhoto of Al CaponeSlide8

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceIs this woman a leader?

Is this woman a leader?Photo of Former Secretary of State Hillary ClintonPhoto of Oprah WinfreySlide9

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceIs this man a leader?

Is this man a leader?Photo of Louisiana Governor Bobby JindalPhoto of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Slide10

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceWhat do these six people have in common?

What makes them different?Why would you say all six are leaders?Slide11

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceCan you have a good leader whose private life or personal conduct may not be the best?Can you separate the leadership from the private life?

Who are some examples of leaders whose personal lives may have gotten negative attention? Slide12

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceLast year there were over 300,000 new books or new editions published in the U.S.

How many were about leadership?Lots and lotsWhat this tells us is there are many views about leadership…Slide13

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceThe Leadership Challenge written by James

Kouzes and Barry Posner is widely considered to be one of the best books, if not the best book, ever written on leadership.Slide14

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceKouzes

and Posner identified Five Practices of Exemplary LeadershipModel the WayInspire a Shared VisionChallenge the ProcessEnable Others to ActEncourage the HeartSlide15

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceIn his book

It Worked for Me in Life and Leadership, Colin Powell share his Thirteen Rules on leadership:It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morningGet mad, then get over itAvoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls your ego goes with it.Slide16

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference(Powell cont.)

It can be doneBe careful what you choose: You may get itDon’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decisionYou can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yoursSlide17

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference(Powell cont.)

Check small thingsShare creditRemain calm. Be kindHave a vision. Be demandingDon’t take counsel of your fears or naysayersPerpetual optimism is a force multiplierSlide18

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceIn Lee Iacocca’s book

Where Have All The Leaders Gone? Iacocca describes theThe Nine Cs of Leadership:A leader has to show CURIOSOTY. A leader has to be CREATIVE.A leader has to COMMUNICATE A leader has to be a person of CHARACTERA leader must have COURAGESlide19

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceA leader must have CHARISMA

A leader has to be COMPETENTA leader has to have COMMON SENSELeadership is forged in times of CRISISSlide20

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceRudolph Giuliani’s book Leadership outlines his

principles of leadershipFirst Things FirstPrepare RelentlesslyEveryone’s Accountable, All of the TimeSurround Yourself with Great PeopleSlide21

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference(Giuliani cont.)

Reflect, Then DecideUnder promise and Over deliverDevelop and Communicate Strong BeliefsBe Your Own ManLoyalty: The Vital VirtueWeddings Discretionary, Funerals MandatorySlide22

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference(Giuliani cont.)

Stand Up to Bullies Study. Read. Learn IndependentlyOrganize Around a Purpose Bribe Only Those Who Will Stay Bribed Slide23

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference“But thorough preparation is never a waste of time. Sometimes, you have to know the material as well as the experts who work for you. That’s the only way to develop an independent view and not be held captive by the people around you, who may want to spin in one direction or the other.”

Rudolph W. GiulianiSlide24

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference“You don’t want to micromanage or undermine the authority of the good people you’ve hired, but on occasion there’s no substitute for first-hand experience.”

“The leader’s job is to set the tone and agenda, including specific targets for managers in the filed, and to supply whatever advice, encouragement, and resources are needed to meet those targets.”Rudolph W. GiulianiSlide25

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceAre all bosses leaders?

Are all bosses hired because of their leadership skills?You can lead without being the boss?What is the difference between a boss and a leader?Slide26

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceTake a minute to write down what you think is the difference between a boss and a leaderT

ake 3 minutes to share your reasons with those at your table.Now let’s share your table’s reasons with everyone for a few minutes.Slide27

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference

You don’t lead by hitting people over the head or being a bully because you have authority over someoneThat’s ASSAULT NOT leadershipHave you ever had a boss who was brutal to employees? Would you call them a leader?Slide28

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceTeachable Points of View

Take the high roadBe respectful and courteousDo what you say you will doBe open and non-defensive and admit when you are wrongGo the extra step to helpSlide29

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceTeachable Points of View

Be positive and praise what is rightImmediately respond to issuesDon’t take yourself too seriouslyTeach, follow and protect your systemsBe proactive in all you doJohn Morgenthau Chief Operating Officer G4S Youth ServicesSlide30

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceFinal Review

What are the common traits or characteristics of leaders?If YOU want to lead, what can you do differently that will make you a better leader?Slide31

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceHave you heard anything about leadership that is new to you?Have you heard anything that has caused you to think differently about this leadership?

Is there a nugget that you will take away from this that will help you when you think about organizing and planning for your next meeting?Share with those at your tableShare with the group?Slide32

Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education ConferenceSummary

There are many views about leadershipThousands of books and articles are written each year about leadershipThere are common factors of leadershipCommit to life-long learning about the subjectSlide33

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Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsOld Dominion Chapter2013 Education Conference

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