Developing Effective Leadership Skills in the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees

Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Leadership Development Presentation Meeting the Leadership Challenge November 12th at 1:00 p.m

Presentation Development PASR is committed to ongoing development of leaders in all of the regions throughout the state. Since we are not holding face- to-face meetings at this time, it is our hope that this presentation will help to bridge that gap. It is limited because we are not able to have the diverse discussions and discourse which would normally accompany such a presentation. Your voice, questions and concerns would make it better. Please bear with us and know that we are cognizant that this format comes with complications. We are pleased to offer this information and hope that it will be helpful in increasing your understanding regarding leadership. Kathy O Rourke, Yvonne J Jones and Lori Greene

How Can You Develop Leaders? Leaders can become effective and maintain that coveted position through PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE This presentation was developed to provide you with some of the necessary skills and techniques you can use to enhance your practice.

Overview Targeted Audience: This workshop is designed for both established and emerging leaders. Objectives: of effective leadership techniques and skills To provide leaders with a general understanding the challenges they encounter To enhance skills and equip leaders for some of

Something to Ponder Think about some of the people you have interacted with during your life who you consider to be great leaders. What were the specific qualities that they exhibited? How did they act and/or react during difficult moments as they lead others through change ? In what ways did they promote growth for themselves and others? How did they show value by empowering others, personally and professionally? Your reflection helps to provide you with a general understanding of what you deem as important for leadership.

What is leadership? 1. Leadership is a state of mind leadership is about vision, spirit and character; getting diverse individuals to work together as a team 2. Leaders articulate and embody a vision and goals, and enable others to share and achieve them 3. Leadership is simply helping people 4. Leadership is the ability of an individual or an organization to lead or guide other individuals, teams or entire organizations (Wikipedia) 5. Leadership is about creating two things: inspiration and results (The Churning)

Leadership Definition from The Balance Organization

What is LEADERSHIP? Definition by Hasitha

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Leadership Distinctions The Maravi Post

Desired Outcomes The desired outcomes for any organization are centered around the performance and satisfaction of the members. In order to achieve that leaders must have certain behaviors that are beneficial: Directive Supportive Participative Achievement Oriented

Habits of an Effective Leader L = Learning/Knowledge (what to do/why it should be done) E = Effectiveness/Skill (how to) A = Attitude (willing to/anxious to meet the challenge) D = Desire (want to)

Evidence of High Performing Leaders In order to function at the highest levels, it is critical that leaders function in a variety of roles. Please consider the roles below as you embark upon the leadership challenge: Leader as Vision Creator Leader as Team Builder Leader as Task Allocator Leader as People Developer Leader as Motivation Stimulator

Principles for Value Based Leadership As a leader, it is important for you to: Constantly Self-Reflect Create Balance Exhibit the Desire and Drive to Lead Exhibit Self-Confidence Function with Integrity Learn and Develop Position-Relevant Knowledge Show Humility Develop Effective Goals and Plans Communicate and Share with Others

Taking Inventory All leaders have Strengths and Areas for Improvement It is important for you to look at yourself and determine what your skill set is and is not. Based upon your honest assessment you need to put people in place around you to support the growth and development of your chapter. It cannot be based on who you like or disliked, it has to be directed toward what the organization needs. Your support team should not be a clique or individuals who constantly say yes to you. Your organization will not grow and resentment will prevail. Naysayers have an important place in the development of any organization.

Develop and Use Your Support Team You will need: a. Guides - people who are strong in areas where you are weak - they will provide advice and assistance. b. Challengers - people who are not afraid to confront you - they keep you on your toes! c. Providers - people who provide services or resources to help you expand your network. d. Colleagues - people who share your concerns e. Sponsors - people at higher levels who provide opportunities, information and assistance. f. Opposites - people who add diversity to your team they want to help but may have differing viewpoints.

Handling Conflict Appropriately We live in a society where every voice should have the opportunity to be heard. It does not mean that you will always agree so it is important to handle differences as quickly as possible. Use the suggestions below as a guide for resolving issues. Listen Intently with an open mind Connect and Share look for common ground Do not make excuses Attempt to resolve conflicts through Win-Win solutions Utilize Stress Management Techniques and Skills Review policies and procedures to determine if modifications are needed

Celebrate the Journey Recognize accomplishments of the members of your organization. Do not celebrate some and forget or overlook the contributions of others. Everyone has a significant role to play. Show appreciation for your chapter chairs. They are the work force that help to make things happen on a daily basis and for special occasions. Having them makes your job easier. Take time to get to know your members and provide opportunities for them to get to know you. Personal connections make a difference.

Leadership Quotes One s philosophy is not best expressed in words. It is expressed in the choices one makes, and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility. Eleanor Roosevelt Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership. Colin Powell The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King, Jr. Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is about growing others. Jack Welch Leaders aren t born, they are made and they are made just like anything else, through hard work and that s the price we ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal. Vince Lombardi Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing. Tom Peters Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Winston Churchill You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi

Closing Consideration LEADERSHIP CANNOT BE GIVEN IT MUST BE EARNED IT CANNOT BE TAKEN AWAY YOU LOSE IT BY LACK OF PERFORMANCE

Point To Ponder

Process Session Hopefully this presentation has provided information that will help you to grow as a leader. Leadership is a challenge; however, it can also be very rewarding. In closing this session, we would like you to think about something you learned or relearned that you will attempt to use going forward. Thank you for your participation!!!