LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES

1. LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Optimist International

2. LEADERSHIP STYLES AND PROFILES - OVERVIEW • Introduction • Goals of Program • Recognizing Your Present Leadership (Behavioral Style) • Description of Leadership Style (Behaviors) • Developing Alternative Leadership (Behavioral) Styles Optimist International

3. INTRODUCTION • Learning about behaviors enables effectiveness. • Leader understands team’s motivations and behaviors. • Leader understands and appreciates each member’s skills and motivations Optimist International

4. Goals of Program • Name 4 Leadership (behavioral) styles • Attributes of each style • Personal Style • Identify styles of others • How to adopt a style for a specific situation Optimist International

5. Absolute Certainty/Control Predict humans by typecasting Personalities fixed and unchangeable Thinking, feelings, actions predictable and controllable No room for growth Fate is in control ORIGINS OF WESTERN THOUGHT Optimist International

6. ORIGIN OF WESTERN THOUGHT MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF PERSON • Individual is in control • Persons are free agents , each in control of his or her own destiny • Ability to CHANGE Optimist International

7. MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON • Hippocrates: medicines needed to effect change • Socrates: know yourself • Predestination/Devine Right of Kings: birth determines station • Phrenology: measure the head • “…ism”: slot by race, religion, etc. Optimist International

8. MYSTERY/DIGNITY OF THE PERSON (cont.) • Assessments: measure/predict human behavior • Personality descriptions • Other theories • This module is based on observable behaviors, not personalities. Optimist International

9. CURRENT LEADERSHIP STYLE • Assessment to show where you are currently • How you feel/view not how others see you. Optimist International

10. BENEFITS CHART • Is this statement important to me? • How important is this statement to me? • Rank the 4 statements in manner of importance (1 being most important) • Fill in Registration Form – USE A PENCIL!. Optimist International

11. BENEFITS FORM Optimist International

12. REGISTRATION FORM Optimist International

13. EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP and COMMUNICATION • Awareness • Plan of Action • Improved performance Optimist International

14. PICTURE PAGES -- OVERVIEW • Read instructions on page 7 • Picture pages 10 - 13 • Rank from 1 - 4 on what appears important and comfortable • How you feel - NOT how you want others to see you. Optimist International

15. PLANNER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International

16. PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Imaginative • Creative • Symbols tell a story • Need to understand and explain inner workings of things • Detail oriented Optimist International

17. PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Detailed-oriented • Forward thinking • Imaginative • New and better ways • Competency and perfection • Logical • Analyze and understand Optimist International

18. PLANNER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Build an atmosphere of freedom of thought. Communication Key Optimist International

19. Open to new, creative ideas Abstract thinking Latest, innovative procedures/products Not concerned about exterior details Visionary/future-oriented Creative thinking Prefer to work alone Develop the mind and reasoning process Logical and detailed Long explanations, reports, and meetings CALL ME CREATIVE - COLOR ME A PLANNER(green) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International

20. USING A PLANNER • Listen to their ideas. • Be patient and encourage creativity. • Allow additional time to complete tasks. • Give advanced notice before calling on them to speak in public. • Place at middle or end of agenda. • Sharp treatment will cause withdrawal. Optimist International

21. BUILDER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International

22. BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Patriotism, tradition • Status and prestige • Affinity for bottom line • Law and order • Security clearance = status • Education important • Recognition is important Optimist International

23. BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Just the facts • Bottom line • Lead and follow up • Justice, tradition important • Prepare solid foundation • Strong-willed • Organized • Wants respect and to be appreciated Optimist International

24. BUILDER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Down to earth and traditional. Communication Key Optimist International

25. Orderly and structured Pride in organization, company, school, family Above also indicate status Input and procedures that are proven or have solid base Discipline and routine Duty, Honor, Country Obedient, respectful Success-oriented Hard-working, reliable Finish on time/budget Reports neat, concise, timely CALL ME TRADITIONAL - COLOR ME A BUILDER(brown) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International

26. USING A BUILDER • Bottom line communication • Duty conscious/rules and directions • Explain directions step-by-step • Concrete award system. • Provide expectations/structure • Accountable/responsible positions • NEVER embarrass them with peers Optimist International

27. RELATER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International

28. RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Matters of the heart • Relationships important • Opportunities to socialize • Warm and friendly • Concern for others • Love and affection • Gifts important Optimist International

29. RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Enjoy being with people • Feelings are important • Subordinate own needs • Judge on people first; facts/products/services second • Honesty and sincerity Optimist International

30. RELATER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Caring, friendly, emotional person interactions. Communication Key Optimist International

31. Supportive, friendly atmosphere Harmony, teamwork Discussions Want to be liked People-centered Accessible to work and personal needs Bright, colorful dress Share ideas and feelings Enthusiasm Harmony Emotional appreciation Speak out Emphasis on looks Democratic CALL ME SOCIAL - COLOR ME A RELATER(blue) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International

32. USING A RELATER • Friendly approach to communication • Provide social atmosphere • Respect feelings; don’t impose yours • Allow time to talk with friends • Provide emotional outlets and freedom of expression • Give concern; don’t dominate • Smile and congratulate when not expected Optimist International

33. ADVENTURER PICTURE PAGE Optimist International

34. ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP • Danger and risk • Take a chance • Fast pace • Physical challenge • Action and reaction • Challenge of the journey • Competitive with others and self Optimist International

35. ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) • Action, movement • Short term • No rules, just right! • Works best under pressure • Long range planning is lunch tomorrow! Optimist International

36. ADVENTURER PART OF LEADERSHIP (cont.) Build an atmosphere of action, fun and excitement. Communication Key Optimist International

37. Action Unstructured work situations Procedures that are useful, dynamic, practical, hands-on Be on the stage In touch and hands on Action-oriented Spontaneous Responsive Competitive React on moment’s notice Fun/able to take a joke Pick up the pieces Clean up the mess CALL ME ACTIVE - COLOR ME AN ADVENTURER (red) COMFORT ZONE DEMANDS ON PEOPLE Optimist International

38. USING AN ADVENTURER • Take fun approach to communication • Focus on hear and now • Be flexible, but monitor the direction • Don’t get caught in the thrill • Create result-oriented action focused on goals • Allow starring roles • Time to let off steam Optimist International

39. WHAT DO YOU THINK NOW? • Do you need to change ranking? • Rank how you feel AT THE PRESENT TIME • Do NOT rank according to how you think others see you. Optimist International

40. WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Can you think? • Can you decide? • Can you feel things? • Can you act? Optimist International

41. DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER • Complete Discover form • No right or wrong answers • How you feel at the present time • Transfer rankings to registration form Optimist International

42. DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNICATION POWER Optimist International

43. REGISTRATION FORM Optimist International

44. THE STRENGTHS OF OTHERS - CLUES • Way they dress • Vocabulary and speech • Cars they drive • How the office is organized • Take charge or plan/prepare • Part of team or work alone • Schedules/appointments • Harmony or just able to work together Optimist International

45. EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT • Learned by age 5-6 • Use it whether it is successful or not • Stronger than preference or habit • Can be negative • Recognition is first step to break attachment Optimist International

46. FILTERING – SEE THROUGH MY COLORED GLASSES • Perspective is from own preferred style • Business (and OI) runs on Builder (brown) and Planner (green) styles • Planning, organizing deciding and leading are strengths • Therefore policies and procedures reflect those styles Frame your messages so that people who use other styles can appreciate and understand them. Optimist International

47. MORE ON FILTERING • OI Awards/Recognition Program is very Builder and Planner in nature • Builder: public recognition, titles, pins • Planner: track activities/forms/detail • People will accept/reject a program based on results of filtering • Present program in ways acceptable to each style • Relater: more members = more friends and service • Adventurer: challenge of growth rather than award Optimist International

48. DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE STYLES • AWARENESS • PLAN OF ACTION • IMPROVED PERFORMANCE Optimist International

49. PLAN OF ACTION • You are not developing one style at the expense of another. • Develop another style to compliment your present leadership strength. OBJECTIVE: If one chooses, be able to use all four styles to respond to any situation. Optimist International

50. HOW TO DEVELOP ANOTHER LEADERSHIP STYLE • VISUALIZATION • AFFIRMATION Optimist International