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What Makes Great Leaders

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report
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‘Leaders envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities.’

‘People want to follow those who can see beyond today’s difficulties and imagine a brighter tomorrow.’

‘Leaders are pioneers willing to step out into the unknown.’

‘Leadership is a relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow.’

‘Leadership is something you experience in an interaction with another human being.’

‘Leaders are their organization’s ambassadors of shared values.’-

James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner

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‘Leading others begins with leading yourself and you can’t do that until you’re able to answer that fundamental question about who you are.’

‘Leadership is not merely about your values. It’s also about the values of your constituents.’

‘Conversations about values … enable people to find more meaning in their work.’

‘Being an exemplary leader requires you to live the values.’

‘As a leader, you teach, coach, and guide others to align their actions with the shared values because you’re held accountable for their actions, too, not just your own.’

Source:

James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner (2017). The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations

How ‘To Master Your Leadership Presence’

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report
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‘When a leader’s voice for self is stronger, her presence slides out of signature voice to driving voice. When a leader’s voice for others is stronger, his presence slides out of signature voice to supportive voice.’

‘Leadership presence is the aggregate of three things: assumptions (mind), communication strategies (skill), and energy (body).’

‘To mentally condition your signature voice, you need to continually update your assumption of what you bring to the table.’

‘Being clear on your value proposition– knowing your personal brand and vision for yourself as a leader- is a key component of mental confidence.’

‘Your perspective influences your presence. As you become more senior, you need to think at the level of the organization rather than restricting your view to a function or unit. By taking a strategic perspective, you can better align and coordinate other groups and functions.’

‘Your values can either bolster your presence or get in your way. Gain clarity on your hot buttons- know what matters most to you while acknowledging that others have different values.’

‘You cannot have leadership presence without hearing what others are saying.’

‘People reveal important information, motivations, and cues during any interaction, and you need to be listening at all moments, constantly reading the room.’

‘Emotion-based listening requires you to be objective, open and curious.’

‘Great questions keep the flow of the discussion going, show your interest in the other party’s agenda, and form a bridge between you and your audience.’

‘Framing your message provides your audience with the context to interpret your message. Frames focus people on the most important issues and make your message salient to others.’

Source:

Amy Jen Su & Muriel Maignan Wilkins (2013). Own The Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence