Leadership 101 Becoming A More Effective Leader Prepared

Leadership 101 Becoming A More Effective Leader Prepared by Stephen Robertson

L e a d e r s Purpose of Presentation The purpose of this presentation is to show brief view points on how general people define the term Leadership while giving some advice on how to become a more effective leader in your community, university, as a leader, and being a father.

Questions � If someone wanted to be a more effective leader what advice would you give them? Answers � Dr. Ball said “if someone wanted to be become a more effective leader they would have to have a vision for themselves. ” � � What are some secrets ingredients that you apply to your own life as for being a professional leader? Ms. Sadie’s secrets is: - A leader is only as good as those who follow him. - The true testimony of a good leader is the team that he has built. - A leader should want more for his people than he has obtained for himself. Leadership Advice From: President Dr. Ball & Ms. Sadie Erwin.

A Few Definitions on Leadership John W. Gardner: Leadership is the process of persuasion or example by which an individual (or leadership team) induces a group to purse objectives held by a leader or shared by the leader and his or her followers. British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery: Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence. President Harry Truman: A leader is a person who has the ability to get other to do what they don’t want to do and like it Ernest Gwinn, III: I define a leader as a person of influence that has the ability to lead people or an organization from one place to a greater destination. Robert Greenleaf: Good leaders must first become good servants. John Quincy Adams: If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

Community – 3 points � In order to be a leader in the community you have to learn how to have a interest in others. - Never underestimate the power of your actions. � Serve in the community. - “You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. ” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. � http: //www. msnbc. msn. com/id/21134540/vp/ 34213092#34213092 � Leigh Anne Tuohy was a leader in the community.

University – 4 points � Leaders don’t hang with negative people because negative people cannot provide wisdom. - A negative person can only teach you what they know and what they know is wrong. � “If you have the ability to choose good friends you will go to new heights. If you don’t have the ability to choose good friends, they will only pull you down. ” – John C. Maxwell -My favorite definition of a friend: � Leaders don’t associate themselves with people who are not going where they want to go. - “You can’t get where you want to go hanging with people who are not going there. ” – John C. Maxwell � Leaders have to surround themselves with successful people and with people who value them as a leader. - when you invest your time and money into successful people they will add value and insight to your purpose in life.

Leaders – 4 points � In order to be a leader you have to learn how to lead yourself first. - A disciplined life brings leadership. � In order to be a leader you must serve first. - Your greatness is determined by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you. � “Leaders have to be close enough to relate to others, but far ahead to motivate them. ” – John C. Maxwell - A all purpose quote. � “Leadership is influence. ” – Fred Smith. John Maxwell adds, “That is simple but profound; a person may have a position of leadership, but if he is not affecting the thoughts and actions of others, he is not a leader.

Fathers – 1 point � Fathers are supposed to be leaders in their child’s lives. - “Our fathers are our first definition and demonstration of masculinity. ” T. D. Jakes

� Dr. Ball said “if someone wanted to be become a more effective leader they would have to have a vision for themselves. ” � Leaders don’t hang with negative people because negative people cannot provide wisdom. � In order to be a leader you must serve first. And, in order to be a leader you have to learn how to lead yourself first. � In order to be a father, you must be present and play a active role in your child’s life. And, fathers have to have eyes to see into their child’s future. 4 Things I want you to remember.

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