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Managing Issues at Institutes, Centers, & Laboratories Attributes of Successful Directors. Russ Lea, VPR April 2010. Four Truisms about Leadership. Ability to manage the attention of others Knack for managing meaning by communicating well Skill of managing the trust of others
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Managing Issues at Institutes, Centers, & LaboratoriesAttributes of Successful Directors Russ Lea, VPR April 2010
Four Truisms about Leadership • Ability to manage the attention of others • Knack for managing meaning by communicating well • Skill of managing the trust of others • Self-knowledge that allows the leader to display his/her skills effectively
Most people who feel connected to organizations feel: • Acceptance • Affection • Self-esteem How can one “lead their boss” — or, in other words, “manage up”?
Manage by 4I & 4E 4I • Intelligence • Integration • Innovation • Interdisciplinary 4E • Equity • Education • Economics • Environmental
Manage Oneself before Managing Others • What are your strengths? 360⁰ Analysis Feedback • How do you work? When do you accomplish the most ? working alone or with others decision making or advising Do you feed off stress or collapse under stress? Are you a reader or a listener? • What are your values? Ethics and Living Organizational alignment with values • Responsible for relationships. Few leaders work by themselves Individuality – understand their ABC’s Communication in asking questions