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“ The Heart of a Leader ” based on the book by Ken Blanchard presentation written by Michelle Spradley, CPS/CAP presented by Emily Garner, CAP-OM. Overview. What is the Difference between a Manager and a Leader? Define an Exceptional Leader Leadership Traits
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“The Heart of a Leader”based on the book byKen Blanchardpresentation written by Michelle Spradley, CPS/CAPpresented by Emily Garner, CAP-OM
Overview • What is the Difference between a Manager and a Leader? • Define an Exceptional Leader • Leadership Traits • How can an administrative professional lead in today’s workplace? • Build a Leadership Plan
Leaders Create a clearly defined vision/mission Create “buy in” Foster synergy Define a common purpose Develop and coach individuals and teams Managers Manage Tasks Enforce protocols Organize Data Report information and facts Direct people Leader vs. Manager
Define an Exceptional Leader What make a great leader? Great Leaders are: • Honest • Forward Looking • Competent • Inspiring • Intelligent / Committed to Continuous Learning • Have Charisma
Leadership Traits • Superb Communicators • Effective Management Skills • Empathy • Positive Thinkers • Values and Integrity • Vision • Empowerment/Bringing out the best in others
Superb Communication “Real communication happens when people feel safe” • -Ken Blanchard • The Heart of a Leader
Effective Management Skills “Leadership is not something you do to people.It’s something youdo with people.” -Ken Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi, and Drea Zigarmi Leadership and The One Minute Manager
Effective Management Skills (cont) “All good performance starts with clear goals!” -Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson The One Minute Manager
Empathy “If you want your people to be responsive, be responsive to their needs” -Ken Blanchard, Bill Hybels and Phil Hodges Leadership by The Book
Positive Thinkers “Think Big! Act Big! Be Big!” - Norman Vincent Peale
Positive Thinkers “Positive thinkersget positive resultsbecause they are not afraid ofproblems” -Ken Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale The Power of Ethical Management
Values and Integrity Take time to identify core values -Ken Blanchard The Heart of a Leader
Vision “Without VisionPeople Perish” -Proverbs 29:18 (paraphrased)
Empowerment/Bringing Out the Best in Others “All empowerment exists in the present moment.” -Ken Blanchard The Heart of a Leader
Leading in 2010 How can an administrative professional lead in today’s market?
Leading in Today’s Market • Continued Education/Certification (CAP-OM) • Software Skills • Professional Image • Communication • Awareness of Business Market Trends • Exceptional Listening Skills
Leading in Today’s Market • Perform Expertly • Learn to Anticipate • Prioritizing Projects • Effective Time Management • Become a mentor
Action Plan • Choose three leadership characteristics that you will implement into your daily routine in the next 90 days.