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Successful Leadership

Successful Leadership . Cameron Whitley Cameron.whitley581@myci.csuci.edu 4/21/2014. Decision Making. Makes decisions even when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences. Supports decisions others make on their own.

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Successful Leadership

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  1. Successful Leadership Cameron Whitley Cameron.whitley581@myci.csuci.edu 4/21/2014

  2. Decision Making • Makes decisions even when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences. • Supports decisions others make on their own. • Obtains relevant information and diverse opinions before making a decision. • Describes the impact and implications of decisions.

  3. Critical Thinking • Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information in solving problems. • Provides timely solutions to problems. • Clarifies issues and keeps focused on the things that are most important.

  4. Creativity and Innovation • Encourages creative thinking and innovation. • Experiments with new and novel ideas and approaches. • “Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.” - Machiavelli

  5. Communication • Facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information. • Communicates results, decisions and rationale behind decisions in a timely manner. • Communicates what s/he needs and why. • Ensures that people are clear about the information s/he has communicated. • Is effective at oral communication. • Is effective at written communication.

  6. Trust Building • Establishes trust and mutual respect when relating to others. • Treats people fairly and with respect. • Shows consistency among principles, practices and behavior. • Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes. • Is forthright with information, good or bad. • Builds supportive relationships with people. • Admits a mistake when one is made. • Demonstrates a positive and caring attitude toward others. • Demonstrates an understanding of others’ needs.

  7. Integrity and Honesty • Acts according to the highest ethical standards. • Operates with truthfulness whether delivering good news or bad. • Actions match words. • Treats others’ concerns and issues with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality. • Honors commitments and promises. • “Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue.” – Confucius

  8. References • Goleman, Daniel. “What Makes a Leader?” Harvard Business Review. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. • Gonchar, Michael. "Text to Text | 'The Prince' and 'Why Machiavelli Still Matters'" The Learning Network Text to Text The Prince and Why Machiavelli Still Matters Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. • Sunzi. The Art of War. London: Oxford UP, 1971. Print.

  9. Two Multiple Choice Questions • What entails leadership? • Communication • Honesty • Creativity • Decision Making • All the above • Critical thinking entails providing timely solutions to problems? • True • False

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