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A Look at Leadership. “Executive Leadership Research” —Published in Training Magazine. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research”.

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  1. A Look at Leadership “Executive Leadership Research” —Published in Training Magazine Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  2. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” Exclusive research on the state of leadership across organizations was conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), seeking to examine how people understand leadership in their organizations. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  3. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” Nearly 10,000 training managers and executives representing all industries were invited to participate in an online survey regarding the state of leadership in their organizations. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  4. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” Among the biggest leadership challenges is aligning the workforce behind established business objectives. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  5. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” According to research from Franklin Covey, Salt Lake City, few workers in corporate America are connected with corporate goals. Only 27% percent of US workers polled by this firm say that organizational goals are translated to their specific work groups. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  6. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” The research showed that 47% of the respondents surveyed said that their organizations focus on getting organizational objectives accomplished through groups or teams. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  7. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” The ability to build and lead teams is becoming a more valued skill. Fifty-nine percent of respondents reported that developing team capabilities is among the established leadership training goals at their organizations and an important leadership strategy. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  8. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” Of this same survey, 80% of respondents said that leadership is becoming more difficult to accomplish. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  9. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” Here’s what respondents had to say: “It appears that professionals coming through the ranks don’t understand the difference between managing processes and leading people.” “Today’s professionals don’t understand that they have to get things done through the very people they are supposed to lead, and lead by example,not just as a do-as-I-say mode.” Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  10. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” Here’s what respondents had to say: “It’s getting harder to find senior level leadership who are team players and not solely focused on “where will this get me?” “We do not have leader-quality people who are willing to be equally competent followers (supporters of the designated leaders).” Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  11. A Look At Leadership • Management focuses on maintaining systems and processes • Leadership is about influencing people to follow Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  12. “The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” – John C. Maxwell Author of The 21 Irrefutable LAWS of LEADERSHIP Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  13. A Look At Leadership • The best way to test whether a person can lead rather than just manage is to ask him to create positive change • Managers can maintain direction, but they can’t change it • To move people in a new direction, you need influence Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  14. “You have achieved excellence as a leader when people will follow you everywhere if only out of curiosity.” – Colin Powell Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  15. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” It’s accepted business doctrine that corporate success begins with effective leadership. According to a report from Cutting Edge Information, an independent research company in Durham, NC, companies that have emphasized leadership development have outperformed other companies by 15 times over the past 60 years. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

  16. Training Magazine, June 2003 “Executive Leadership Research” Our organizations need to take this seriously and make leadership development a priority. Perfect Access Speer ∙ A Kaplan Professional Company

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