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nullThe 360 LeaderThe 360 LeaderLeading From the Middle John C. MaxwellMyths of Leading from the MiddleMyths of Leading from the MiddleThe Position Myth: I can’t lead if I’m not on top The Destination Myth: When I get to the top, then I’ll learn to lead The Influence Myth: If I were on top, then people would follow me The Inexperience Myth: When I get to the top, then I’ll be in controlMyths of Leading from the middleMyths of Leading from the middleThe Freedom Myth: When I get to the top, I’ll no longer be limited The Potential Myth: I can’t reach my potential if I’m not the top leader The All or Nothing Myth: If I can’t get to the top, then I won’t try to leadChallenges Facing 360 LeadersChallenges Facing 360 LeadersThe Tension Challenge – the pressure of being caught in the middle. Factors that impact the tension Empowerment – Authority and responsibility Initiative – How to balance initiating vs overstepping boundaries Job Parameters – Knowledge Appreciation – Who gets the credit How to Relieve Tension ChallengeHow to Relieve Tension ChallengeGet comfortable in the middle Get clear lines of communication Get quick answers Maintain trust of the leader Find a way to relieve stressBad LeadershipBad LeadershipThe Insecure Leader The Visionless Leader The Incompetent Leader The Selfish Leader The Chameleon Leader The Political Leader (see Chameleon) The Controlling Leader The Bully Leader How to Relieve Bad Leadership ChallengeHow to Relieve Bad Leadership ChallengeFind common ground Identify and appreciate leader’s strengths Leverage strengths and add value Get permission to develop a game plan Expose the leader to good leadership resources Publicly affirm the leader Stay true to yourselfLeading UpLeading UpBe the type of person that others want to follow Manage emotions Manage time “Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it” M. Scott Peck Manage priorities 80% of the time work where you are strongest 15% of the time work where you are learning 5% of the time work in other necessary areasLeading UpLeading UpCreate a stop doing list Become a specialist The ABC’s of energy management Activity without direction – doing things that don’t matter Burden without action – not being able to do things that really matter Conflict without resolution – not being able to deal with the issueLeading UpLeading UpTHINK Make your words have value LISTEN Create balance in your life Do your job well For every problem you identify, bring a solution Be honest – tell the leader what they need to hear, not what they want to hear Stand up for the leader Stand in for the leader Leading AcrossLeading AcrossExpand your circle of acquaintances beyond: Your inner circle Your expertise Your strengths Your personal prejudicesLeading AcrossLeading AcrossTake an interest in people Get to know people Respect people Add value to people Fill in their gaps Share with others Invest in their growth Take them alongLeading AcrossLeading AcrossAffirm people – compliment in public, be genuine Enjoy healthy competition it creates camaraderie Be a friend Listen Find an interest not related to work Be available outside business hours Have a sense of humor Be truthful – “A friend is one who warns you” Leading AcrossLeading Across“When the eagle are silent, the parrots begin to jabber”, W. Churchill – avoid office politics Evade petty arguments Stand up for what’s right – not popular Maximize your vantage point from the middle, look at all sides of the issue Be credible and consistent Let the best idea winLeading AcrossLeading AcrossBe Real/Authentic Admit your faults Ask for advice Be open to learning from others Put away pride and pretense (BE REAL)Leading DownLeading DownSlow down Express that you care Create balance of personal and professional interest Pay attention when people start to avoid you It’s about the people. Tend to the people, they will tend to the businessLeading DownLeading DownSee everyone as a 10 – not a 2 Catch them doing something right Believe the bestLeading DownLeading DownDevelop each team member as a person. Remember please, that development is a long term process Discover each person’s dreams Lead each person uniquely Facilitate each person’s self knowledge Engage in hard conversations readily CELEBRATE Empower and prepare them for leadership Leading DownLeading DownDiscover their strengths Give them the right job Provide world class trainingLeading DownLeading DownModel desired behavior The leader’s Behavior determines the culture Attitude determines the atmosphere Values determines the decisions Investment determines the return Work ethic determines the productivityLeading DownLeading DownTransfer the Vision with Clarity Connection to past, present and future Purpose Goals Stories (STAR) Passion Leading DownLeading DownReward for results Praise publicly and privately – talk is cheap unless you back it up with money Remember please, you get what you pay for Reward individually Give perks beyond pay PromoteTeam BuildingTeam Building Visionary leaders are willing to hire people better than themselves Wise leaders shape people into teams Wise leaders listen Without a LeaderWithout a LeaderVision is lost Decisions are delayed Agendas multiply Conflicts are extended Morale is low Production is reduced Success is difficult Qualities of 360 Degree LeadersQualities of 360 Degree LeadersAdaptability Discernment Perspective Communication SecurityServanthood Resourcefulness Maturity Endurance Countability