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LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES. OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL. LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES - OVERVIEW. Introduction Goals of Program Recognizing Your Present Leadership (Behavioral Style) Description of Leadership Style (Behaviors) Developing Alternative Leadership (Behavioral) Styles.
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LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Optimist International
LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES - OVERVIEW • Introduction • Goals of Program • Recognizing Your Present Leadership (Behavioral Style) • Description of Leadership Style (Behaviors) • Developing Alternative Leadership (Behavioral) Styles Optimist International
INTRODUCTION • Learning about behaviors enables effectiveness. • Leader understands team’s motivations and behaviors. • Leader understands and appreciates each member’s skills and motivations Optimist International
Goals of Program • Name 4 Leadership (behavioral) styles • Attributes of each style • Personal Style • Identify styles of others • How to adopt a style for a specific situation Optimist International
Absolute Certainty/Control Predict humans by typecasting Personalities fixed and unchangeable Thinking, feelings, actions predictable and controllable No room for growth Fate is in control ORIGINS OF WESTERN THOUGHT Optimist International
ORIGIN OF WESTERN THOUGHT MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF PERSON • Individual is in control • Persons are free agents , each in control of his or her own destiny • Ability to CHANGE Optimist International
MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON • Hippocrates: medicines needed to effect change • Socrates: know yourself • Predestination/Devine Right of Kings: birth determines station • Phrenology: measure the head • “…ism”: slot by race, religion, etc. Optimist International
MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON (cont.) • Assessments: measure/predict human behavior • Personality descriptions • Other theories • This module is based on observable behaviors, not personalities. Optimist International
CURRENT LEADERSHIP STYLE • Assessment to show where you are currently • How you feel/view not how others see you. Optimist International
BENEFITS CHART • Is this statement important to me? • How important is this statement to me? • Rank the 4 statements in manner of importance (1 being most important) • Fill in Registration Form – USE A PENCIL!. Optimist International
BENEFITS FORM Optimist International
REGISTRATION FORM Optimist International
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP and COMMUNICATION • Awareness • Plan of Action • Improved performance Optimist International
PICTURE PAGES -- OVERVIEW • Read instructions on page 7 • Picture pages 10 - 13 • Rank from 1 - 4 on what appears important and comfortable • How you feel - NOT how you want others to see you. Optimist International
PLANNER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International
PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Imaginative • Creative • Symbols tell a story • Need to understand and explain inner workings of things • Detail oriented Optimist International
PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Detailed-oriented • Forward thinking • Imaginative • New and better ways • Competency and perfection • Logical • Analyze and understand Optimist International
PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Build an atmosphere of freedom of thought. Communication Key Optimist International
Open to new, creative ideas Abstract thinking Latest, innovative procedures/products Not concerned about exterior details Visionary/future-oriented Creative thinking Prefer to work alone Develop the mind and reasoning process Logical and detailed Long explanations, reports, and meetings CALL ME CREATIVE - COLOR ME A PLANNER(green) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International
USING A PLANNER • Listen to their ideas. • Be patient and encourage creativity. • Allow additional time to complete tasks. • Give advanced notice before calling on them to speak in public. • Place at middle or end of agenda. • Sharp treatment will cause withdrawal. Optimist International
BUILDER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International
BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Patriotism, tradition • Status and prestige • Affinity for bottom line • Law and order • Security clearance = status • Education important • Recognition is important Optimist International
BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Just the facts • Bottom line • Lead and follow up • Justice, tradition important • Prepare solid foundation • Strong-willed • Organized • Wants respect and to be appreciated Optimist International
BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Down to earth and traditional. Communication Key Optimist International
Orderly and structured Pride in organization, company, school, family Above also indicate status Input and procedures that are proven or have solid base Discipline and routine Duty, Honor, Country Obedient, respectful Success-oriented Hard-working, reliable Finish on time/budget Reports neat, concise, timely CALL ME TRADITIONAL - COLOR ME A BUILDER(brown) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International
USING A BUILDER • Bottom line communication • Duty conscious/rules and directions • Explain directions step-by-step • Concrete award system. • Provide expectations/structure • Accountable/responsible positions • NEVER embarrass them with peers Optimist International
RELATER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International
RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Matters of the heart • Relationships important • Opportunities to socialize • Warm and friendly • Concern for others • Love and affection • Gifts important Optimist International
RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Enjoy being with people • Feelings are important • Subordinate own needs • Judge on people first; facts/products/services second • Honesty and sincerity Optimist International
RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Caring, friendly, emotional person interactions. Communication Key Optimist International
Supportive, friendly atmosphere Harmony, teamwork Discussions Want to be liked People-centered Accessible to work and personal needs Bright, colorful dress Share ideas and feelings Enthusiasm Harmony Emotional appreciation Speak out Emphasis on looks Democratic CALL ME SOCIAL - COLOR ME A RELATER(blue) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International
USING A RELATER • Friendly approach to communication • Provide social atmosphere • Respect feelings; don’t impose yours • Allow time to talk with friends • Provide emotional outlets and freedom of expression • Give concern; don’t dominate • Smile and congratulate when not expected Optimist International
ADVENTURER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International
ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Danger and risk • Take a chance • Fast pace • Physical challenge • Action and reaction • Challenge of the journey • Competitive with others and self Optimist International
ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Action, movement • Short term • No rules, just right! • Works best under pressure • Long range planning is lunch tomorrow! Optimist International
ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Build an atmosphere of action, fun and excitement. Communication Key Optimist International
Action Unstructured work situations Procedures that are useful, dynamic, practical, hands-on Be on the stage In touch and hands on Action-oriented Spontaneous Responsive Competitive React on moment’s notice Fun/able to take a joke Pick up the pieces Clean up the mess CALL ME ACTIVE - COLOR ME AN ADVENTURER (red) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International
USING AN ADVENTURER • Take fun approach to communication • Focus on hear and now • Be flexible, but monitor the direction • Don’t get caught in the thrill • Create result-oriented action focused on goals • Allow starring roles • Time to let off steam Optimist International
WHAT DO YOU THINK NOW? • Do you need to change ranking? • Rank how you feel AT THE PRESENT TIME • Do NOT rank according to how you think others see you. Optimist International
WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Can you think? • Can you decide? • Can you feel things? • Can you act? Optimist International
DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER • Complete Discover form • No right or wrong answers • How you feel at the present time • Transfer rankings to registration form Optimist International
DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER Optimist International
REGISTRATION FORM Optimist International
THE STRENGTHS OF OTHERS - CLUES • Way they dress • Vocabulary and speech • Cars they drive • How the office is organized • Take charge or plan/prepare • Part of team or work alone • Schedules/appointments • Harmony or just able to work together Optimist International
EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT • Learned by age 5-6 • Use it whether it is successful or not • Stronger than preference or habit • Can be negative • Recognition is first step to break attachment Optimist International
FILTERING – SEE THROUGH MY COLORED GLASSES • Perspective is from own preferred style • Business (and OI) runs on Builder (brown) and Planner (green) styles • Planning, organizing deciding and leading are strengths • Therefore policies and procedures reflect those styles Frame your messages so that people who use other styles can appreciate and understand them. Optimist International
MORE ON FILTERING • OI Awards/Recognition Program is very Builder and Planner in nature • Builder: public recognition, titles, pins • Planner: track activities/forms/detail • People will accept/reject a program based on results of filtering • Present program in ways acceptable to each style • Relater: more members = more friends and service • Adventurer: challenge of growth rather than award Optimist International
DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE STYLES • AWARENESS • PLAN OF ACTION • IMPROVED PERFORMANCE Optimist International
PLAN OF ACTION • You are not developing one style at the expense of another. • Develop another style to compliment your present leadership strength. OBJECTIVE: If one chooses, be able to use all four styles to respond to any situation. Optimist International
HOW TO DEVELOP ANOTHER LEADERSHIP STYLE • VISUALIZATION • AFFIRMATION Optimist International