270 likes | 355 Views
Masonic Leadership Training. Leadership From Within. WHY ARE YOU HERE?. ABOUT THIS SESSION. Defining Leadership Identifying the characteristics of a leader Identifying the functions of a leader Examining your leadership style.
E N D
Masonic Leadership Training Leadership From Within
ABOUT THIS SESSION Defining Leadership Identifying the characteristics of a leader Identifying the functions of a leader Examining your leadership style
Joel Barker In LEADERSHIFT21st Century Definition of a Leader “A leader is someone you chose to follow to a place you wouldn’t go by yourself.”
LEADERSHIP IS A RESPONSBILITY, Not a PRIVILEGE .
The Characteristics of A Leader Integrity Commitment Courage Communication Inspiration Compassion Loyalty Trust
Leaders versus Managers: Leaders Innovate Focuses on people Has eye on the horizon Investigates reality Asks what and why Managers Administer Focuses on procedures has a short term vision Accepts reality Asks how and when
Distinguishing LeadersFrom Managers A leader does the right thing; A manager does things right. We need a balance of both
The Fundamental Function of Leadership Focus your efforts on the Future Where do people want to go that they won’t go without a leader? Prepare for tomorrow. Think and plan
THE LEADER’S FUNCTION IN A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION Always remember you are dealing with VOLUNTEERS.
THE LEADER’S FUNCTION IN A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION BUILD YOUR TEAM
THE LEADER’S FUNCTION IN A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATE
Examining your“Leadership Style” How does it effect productivity?
LEADERSHIP STYLES The DICTATOR The Individualist The Democrat The Populist The Non-Leader
Charismatic vs Bully Leader • Tor Dahl • Presenter at the World Confederation of Productivity Science at the University of Minnesota • People who work for a “charismatic leader” are up to TWENTY TIMESmore productive than those who work for a “bully leader”
LEAD YOUR LODGE WITH VISION SEEK THE HORIZON
Upcoming MLT Workshops • September 17, 2011 • Sanford Lodge No. 62 • 9 am to 1pm • October 29, 2011 • Orange Blossom Lodge #80 F&AM • 9 am to 1 pm
Future District MLT Topics • Write up your ideas for future topics for District training sessions • Provide them to your Lodge MLT Chairman • Lodge MLT Chairman will forward them to District MLT Chairman
The End • Thanks for Attending!!