WEEK #4 Flashcards
as a leader what must you provide ?
authority
what do the best leaders do ?
The best leaders inspire and encourage who they work with
what three points do the best leaders follow ?
1) Build, empower and inspire a formidable leadership team (i.e., enable others to act)
2) Ensure an inspiring/bold vision communicate/over-communicate from an emotional intelligence base and engage stakeholders (everyone knows the plan its status how they fit
3) Model and encourage continual leadership learning and development
TRUE OR FALSE
The best leaders make sure that everyone is always inspired, on the same wavelength, learn people know what to do and that it’s making a difference, they use emotional intelligence
TRUE
FILL IN THE BLANK
__________________ is essential for a leader and people underestimate it!!
Emotional intelligence
In the team appraoch video, what did they say good leaders must be aware of ?
Good leaders need to be aware of the potential and possible dysfunctions that could happen
what are the “5 dysfunctions of a team” in the team approach video ?
1) Absence of tryst (trust is the foundation of teamwork, without trust we cannot make a team, wed need to be vulnerable with each other
2) Conflict (need to know how to approach conflict, without it well see a lack of commitment
3) Commitment (wheneveryone tries their best to stick with what they’re doing, with that, the more commitment the better to call people out and hold accountable
4) Accountable
5) Inattention to results
what analogy did the team appraoch video give in regards to dysfunctions of a team ?
it’s a domino affect, if one is occurring it’ll result in the following
What do we mean by team approach to leadership ?
It means that leadership is shared among team members, rather than being led by just one person. It involves collaboration, collective decision-making, and leveraging the strengths of all team members to achieve common goals.
who is often over looked ?
INTROVERTS
what % of peoople are introverts ?
33% to 50% of population are actually introverts – many are “pretend extroverts”
TRUE OR FALSE
In truth, introverts prefer small groups, thoughtful, careful and deeper conversations – and they can be overlooked
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
There is only one type of leadership, only those who speak up and loud
FALSE
There are different types of leadership, not only the loud blabbers.
TRUE OR FALSE
there are different kind of leadership- and effective ones
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Leaders need to be aware that introverts can be overlooked, not rewarded
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
We live in a world where culture encourages blabber over strategy
TRUE
what is the FHS vision?
ground up process (brief, clear, memorable, inspiring)
what does the FHS vision state ?
- Be research leaders of national/international prominence;
- Attract, inspire and retain the best and brightest students, staff and faculty;
- Be leaders in our professions, on our campus, and in our communities;
- Be a great place to work, study, learn and grow
what do they talk about in the video “What makes a great leader?”
courage
when we talk about courage, what do we mean ?
- Leadership is difficult
- When things go right u have to give someone else the credit but when things go wrong u need to get blamed for everything
- You will feel alone a lot
what are the three points of EQ ?
- self awareness
- Self-management
- Empathy
define self awareness :
holding yourself accountable
define Self-management :
is your ability to regulate your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in a productive way.
define Empathy :
care about people, interested in their lives, etc
TRUE OR FALSE
- self awareness
- Self-management
- Empathy
^ ^ all can be developed
TRUE
what % of correlation of emotional intelligence of executive leaders ?
85% correlation of emotional intelligence of executive leaders
what is the root to emotinal intelligence ?
humanity
What do emotionally intelligent leaders do ?
- Recognize their own emotions
- Have the ability to relate to others’ emotions
- Actively listen to others
- Actively participate in conversations and understand non-verbal cues/behaviour
- Control their thoughts and feelings
- Effectively manage their emotions and express them in a socially acceptable way
- Accept criticism positively and benefit from it
- Have the power to forgive, forget, and move on rationally
what must good leaders invest in ?
people
why must good leaders invest in people ?
to build those strong relationships that help build a foundation
What is the median CEO Tenure ?
5 years
When are peak leadership years ?
Years 3 through 7
describe why peak leadership year are 3 through 7 ?
The “Peak Leadership Years” of 3 to 7 years are generally a time when a leader has honed their skills, established credibility, and significantly influenced the organization. However, this period can be extended depending on the situational, strategic, and personal factors at play. In situations of ongoing change, visionary leadership, or personal growth, a leader might continue to have a profound impact well beyond the typical 7-year window. Conversely, factors like burnout, failure to adapt, or a lack of organizational support could shorten the peak phase.
what is important when leaving a job/position ?
to have a graceful and effective exist/smooth transition to your next challenge and chapter in life
what are the three points we look at when navigating a graceful and effective exist/smooth transition to your next challenge and chapter in life ?
- when
- how
- baton analogy
define “when” :
signals
define “how” :
Depart with grace and dignity, how to effectively prepare self and organization
define “baton analogy” :
Help your successor hit the ground when running
What are some signs and signals in regards to our peak leadership years ?
- Edge
- Energy and desire
- Mission accomplished
- Not open to new ideas “that will never work”
- The key is to be self aware and give honest reflections
- Distruction happens with new companies evolving
- Should be thinking about your industry and how the world is evolving
- Need to be willing to make change and evolve as a company
FINISH THE SENTENCE :
The Best leaders are
forward-looking and stay current
TRUE OR FALSE
leaders should dwell on the past to make sure it does not happen again
DO NOT want to dwell on the past
instead of dwelling on the past what can we do ?
- Vision - current, progressive, needed
- Aware of it, if not ahead of, trends
- Practice and model continual learning and professional development
when does distruction happen
Distruction happens with new companies evolving
what should companies and leaders be thinking about ?
Should be thinking about your industry and how the world is evolving
How to extend the life cycle of a leader ?
1) Develop Emotional Intelligence
2) Genuine Hunger to Learn
3) Double Down - Active Listening
4) Focus on Developing Colleagues
5) Quickly Address Social Injustices
6) Celebrate Small Wins and Credit Others
what must you do when you feel youre approaching the end of a job cycle ?
be honest with self and know when to leave
TRUE OR FALSE
Better to leave a year early than a month too late - leave with people wanting more
TRUE
what are some keys for when you feel youre approaching the end of a job cycle ?
- Leave with something to look forward to (new challenges, new chapter in life
- Seek mentors who have effectively navigated this transition
- Support successor – don’t fall into the “return from the grave” syndrome
- Make difficult decisions before successor arrives
- If colleagues come to you – direct them to your successor – and ask them to extend the same loyalty that they extended to you.
- Know – better to leave a bit early than a bit late.
how many gears are there ?
3
what are the 3 gears ?
GEAR #1 = the preparation phase
GEAR #2 = the launch and maturity phase (best leadership practices)
GEAR #3 = the rebirth/renewal or time to exist phase (recognizing the signs of declining efficacy/impact)
what must a leader be clear about towards their followers ?
When a leader is clear about their purpose, or their WHY, everyone from teammates to customers can understand it. This clarity inspires others to buy from you, work with you, and support your cause. It inspires people to create solutions that bring the WHY to life.
