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Sustainable Social Enterprises. Next Generation Leadership Gregory Miller, Facilitator. Sustainable Social Enterprises. “All Things Rise and Fall on Leadership.” …John Maxwell. Who Do I Represent?. Penn-Mar Humans Services— Transforming Life to Living
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Sustainable Social Enterprises Next Generation Leadership Gregory Miller, Facilitator
Sustainable Social Enterprises “All Things Rise and Fall on Leadership.” …John Maxwell
Who Do I Represent? Penn-Mar Humans Services— Transforming Life to Living Residential, CSLA, ISS, LISS, Respite and SCS Supported Employment, Vocational and Day Programs
Four concepts which outline this discussion Competence Clarity Courage Character
COMPETENCE Leaders must channel their energies toward those arenas of leadership in which they are most likely to excel.
COMPETENCE DO LESS, ACCOMPLISH MORE
YOU ARE DOING TOO MUCH • “The secret of concentration is elimination.” • Dr. Howard Hendricks
COMPETENCE-------NOT!!! • The moment a leader steps away from core competencies, his/her effectiveness as a leader diminishes. • The other problem is the effectiveness of every other leader in the organization suffers as well.
Only do what you can do • What are the two or three things that you and only you are responsible for? • What specifically have you been hired to do? • What is “success” for the person in your position?
Competence • Identify the areas in which you are most likely to add value to your organization-something no one else can match-then leverage your skills to the absolute max.
CLARITY • Uncertain times require clear directives from those in leadership. Yet the temptation for young leaders is to allow uncertainty to leave them paralyzed. • A next generation leader must learn to be clear even when he/she is not certain.
Uncertainty Is a permanent part of the leadership landscape. It never goes away. It is not an indication of poor leadership; it underscored the need for leadership. The greater the uncertainty, the greater the need for leadership.
The Goal of Leadership • Is not to eradicate uncertainty, but rather to navigate it. • Uncertainty is a component of every environment that calls for leadership. • Where you find one, you will always find the other.
Next Generation Leadership Leaders Have a Vision They know what they want and why They know how to communicate it to others They know how to gain cooperation and support They are agents of CHANGE
The Leadership Journey The challenge is that most of the time we are asking people to follow us to places we ourselves have never been. As we move forward into the uncertainty before us, we sense the need to turn occasionally and assure those who follow. This is the tension every good leader lives with; negotiating uncertain terrain while casting a clear and compelling vision. There is always uncertainty, but uncertainty underscores the need for clarity. It is not your responsibility to remove uncertainty, but it is your responsibility to bring clarity. Think about your leadership environment. How are you managing uncertainty?
CLARITY- Uncertainty demands clarity “Every success is usually an admission ticket to a new set of decisions…” Henry Kissinger
COURAGE • The leader isn’t always the smartest or most creative person on the team. He or She isn’t necessarily the first to identify an opportunity. • The leader is the one who has the courage to initiate, to set things in motion, to move ahead.
COURAGE The leader who refuses to move until the fear is gone will ever move. Ask veteran leaders about their risk tolerance and most will tell you they wish they had taken more risks. For the leader, failure is defined in terms of missed opportunities rather than failed enterprises. You can’t lead without taking risks, and you won’t take risks without courage. Courage is essential to leadership.
So, Who are the Leaders? • The Leaders are not always the first to see the need for change, but they are the first to act. And once they move away from the pack, they are positioned to lead. • Courage is the willingness to move in a direction in spite of the emotions and thoughts that bid you to do otherwise.
The courage to say no Opportunity does not equal obligation. The ability to focus on the few necessary things is a hallmark of great leadership. In the book Good To Great Jim Collins encourages business leaders to develop a STOP DOING list. Don’t allow the many good opportunities to divert your attention from the one that has the greatest potential. Every leader must come to grips with the fact that there will always be more than there is time to pursue them Choose your opportunities carefully. Many opportunities are worth missing. Just say NO.
The Seven Commandments of Current Reality 1. Thou shalt not pretend 2. Thou shalt not turn a blind eye 3. Thou shalt not exaggerate 4. Thou shalt not shoot the bearer of bad news 5. Thou shalt not hide behind the numbers 6. Thou shalt not ignore constructive criticism 7. Thou shalt not isolate thyself
CHARACTER • You can lead without character, but you won’t be a leader worth following. • Character provides next generation leaders with the moral authority necessary to bring together the people and resources needed to further an enterprise.
What values, personal traits, or characteristics do you most admire in your superiors?
Character We set young leaders up for a fall if we encourage them to envision what they can do before they consider the kind of person they should be • R.Ruth Barton
Reality Check Character is not essential to leadership Many leaders have led large companies and organizations and lacked character. They demonstrated courage and competence, they were clear in their directives. They may have sought the counsel of others, but they were not men and women who were known for doing what is right You can lead without character, buy CHARACTER IS WHAT MAKES YOU A LEADER WORTH FOLLOWING
A definition of character Character is the will to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Character is about will because it requires a willingness to make tough decisions-decisions that run contrary to emotions, intuition, economics, current trends, and in the eyes of some, common sense. As a leader you must decide ahead of time what is non-negotiable as it relates to right and wrong.
Your Badge • Every Leader wears two badges; One Visible. One Invisible. • The visible badge is your position and title. • The invisible badge is your moral authority.
Moral Authority Your moral authority gives you influence in a variety of contexts. Your moral authority will inspire others to lend you their hearts. Moral authority is established once it becomes clear to those who are watching that progress, financial rewards, and recognition are not a leader’s Gods. Moral authority is the credibility you earn by walking the talk. It is who you really are.
Next Generation Leadership So as a Courageous and Competent Leader who exhibits character and is skilled in bringing clarity to a high performance environment you will…
Next Generation Leadership Leaders Embrace our Changing World Risk Taking and Experimentation is Key Innovation Change, adapt, Grow Re-examine old assumptions Fully implement new tools and technological advancement
Next Generation Leadership Leaders Value Relationships Whatever business you are in—you are ultimately in the people business Cultivate Relationships inside and outside your organization Our strong ties are to people, not to organizations
