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Power, Persuasion and Personal Effectiveness as a Change Leader. John Jordan, Ph.D. C.Psych. Psychological Research. Health Industry. Teaching Hospitals. The Psychology of Leader Effectiveness. Leadership Styles Leader Motivations Leader Power Science of Persuasion Art of Persuasion
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Power, Persuasion and Personal Effectiveness as a Change Leader
John Jordan, Ph.D. C.Psych Psychological Research Health Industry Teaching Hospitals
The Psychology of Leader Effectiveness • Leadership Styles • Leader Motivations • Leader Power • Science of Persuasion • Art of Persuasion • Leader as Coach
How Highly Effective Change Leaders Develop Committed, Competent Followers
Change Leadership Requirements Simple Complex Collaboration, Innovation & Persuasion Known Unknown
An Effective Change Leader • Forges partnerships • Inspires commitment • Grows skills • Builds discipline and accountability • Shapes the environment And as a result… • Develops the necessary people resources who are aligned, accountable, competent and committed • Builds and sustains a stronger network of support • Becomes a magnet for talent and opportunity
Art of Persuasion • Establish credibility through your expertise, performance and relationship history • Frame goals on common ground • Reinforce your position with vivid stories and visuals • Connect to others’ emotions, motivations and needs
When the Direct Approach Fails Use indirect influence [attempts planned as intentional by the leader but viewed as unintentional by the target person] • Talk less, listen more • Highlight similarities (make them like you) • Make them laugh (reduce fear and anxiety) • Reduce uncertainties • Do a favor – even a small one
Best and Worst Change Leader Characteristics of Best Change Leader Characteristics of Worst Change Leader
IQ EI Experience/ Technical Knowledge = Maximum Success The Business Success Equation
What Is Emotional Intelligence? • Four unique skills: • Self Awareness – ability to accurately recognize your emotions as they happen and understand your general tendencies for responding to different people and situations… • Self Management – ability to use awareness of your emotions to stay flexible and positively direct your behavior to manage your emotional reactions to situations and people… • Social Awareness – ability to accurately pick up on emotions in other people and understand what is really going on even if you don’t feel the same way… • Relationship Management – ability to use awareness of your own emotions and the emotions of others to manage interactions more successfully which leads to effective communication and handling conflict…
Emotional Intelligence Framework Self- Awareness Social Awareness • Emotional Self-Awareness • Accurate Self-Assessment • Self-Confidence • Empathy • Organizational Awareness • Service Orientation Self- Management Relationship Management • Emotional Self-Control • Transparency • Adaptability • Achievement • Initiative • Optimism • Developing Others • InspirationalLeadership • Influence • Change Catalyst • Conflict Management • Teamwork & Collaboration
Competence • Knowledge • Skill Commitment • Motivation • Confidence
Situational Leadership The most effective leadership approach is matched to the competence and commitment level of the person on that task CONFRONTING DIRECTING GUIDING FACILITATING DELEGATING HIGH SUPPORTIVE COMMITMENT INSTRUCTIVE LOW COMPETENCY LOW HIGH
Instructing (or Directing) • Sets goals and clarifies expectations • Provides answers and explains “why” • Instructs (shows and tells) an individual what to do, when, and how to do it • Closely supervises, monitors, and evaluates performance 27
Supporting • Involves the other person in goal setting and decision making • Facilitates self-reliant problem solving • Builds confidence • Encourages self-directed learning • Serves as a resource 28
Situational Leadership The most effective leadership approach is matched to the competence and commitment level of the person on that task CONFRONTING DIRECTING GUIDING FACILITATING DELEGATING HIGH SUPPORTIVE COMMITMENT INSTRUCTIVE LOW COMPETENCY LOW HIGH
Coaching Questions Effective coaches ask … What are the priorities for today’s discussion? What progress have you made? What are your best options going forward? What are your next steps? Coach 30
Insightful Questions to Foster Self-Awareness, Self-Sufficiency and Commitment • What would you like to achieve during this conversation (or meeting)? • What are the three things you could do now to cause the biggest improvement? • What has worked for you before? • What is the best question to ask you in this situation? • How will you know when you are successful (what will you or others see / hear / feel)? • What will be your first step? • If nothing changes, what are the implications? • Is there anything else?