Leadership Know Thyself and Grow Thyself John Pastrano

Leadership: Know Thyself and Grow Thyself John Pastrano, BBA, CPMSM, CPCS Faith Rhoades, MMHC, CPMSM, CPCS June 14, 2018

“Leaders are not born; they are grown. ” ~ Peter Drucker (widely considered the “father of modern management”), Harvard Business Review, July 14, 2009

Training vs Development and Growth Technique/Content/Curriculum vs Individual/Awareness/Enhancement Test of Patience vs Test of Courage Focus on the Past vs Focus on the Future Adherence to Standardization vs Maximizing Potential Focus on Maintenance vs Focus on Growth

Training involves: Content Curriculum Technique

To know thyself… Influence Enhancement Awareness Individual

More differences between training vs growth & development: Focus on the Role vs Focus on the Person Focus on Reporting Lines vs Expands Influence Place people in comfort zone vs Move people beyond comfort zone Maintain Status Quo vs Catalyze Innovation Is Finite vs Infinite

If what you desire is to be a static thinker and robotic performer – be trained. If you’re seeking to be an innovative, critical thinker, and catalyst leader – develop yourself.

Time + Nutrients = Growth

negotiate integrity communicate critical thinking inspire confidence education commitment courage mentors experience mindfulness

Following is easy but Leading is difficult

Calling Passion Drive Purpose Barriers

Be Authentic – Unleash the Real You Ø Practice self-awareness Ø Question yourself Ø Move from self-promotion to storytelling Ø Resist the urge to create a digital alter ego Ø Learn to laugh at yourself Ø Build a support network Ø Be interested over interesting

Passionate – Truly Loves What they Do

Capable - Make Excellence Nonnegotiable

Capable Leaders…… Ø constantly push forward Ø aren’t entitled Ø are team players Ø are anticipators Ø own their mistakes Ø are persistent Ø are willing to take risks Ø are trustworthy Ø are constant learners

Courageous – Prepare to Jump

Principled – Anchor in Your Convictions Humility Discipline Integrity

Hopeful – Build Toward a Better Tomorrow

Collaborative – Draw Power from Partners

“Higher calling matters. When you care so deeply about the why you’re doing what you’re doing – then and only then are you operating in a way that allows you to overcome the obstacles. ” ~Dave Ramsey Author and Radio Host

What is a boss? Boss Catalyst Leader

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. ” ~ Jack Welch

Creating Your Leadership Brand Ø Be authentic Ø Bring out the best in people Ø Be receptive to feedback

“Everything we do is about getting people to be more open, more creative, more courageous. It’s empowering to be asked to look at what’s possible, not told how to do it. ” ~ Jack Dorsey cofounder, Twitter and Square

“Trust is like the air we breathe. When it’s present, nobody really notices. But when it’s absent, everybody notices. ” ~Warren Buffet Chairman and CEO, Bershire Hathaway, Inc.

Five-Step Conversation Road Map Open Clarify Close Develop Agree

1 First, Ask 2 Then, Widen the Circle 3 Finally, Receive with Gratitude

You and Your Network Nurture Your Business Relationships

Influence Influencing Takes Personal Power

“What really motivates people at Facebook is doing stuff they’re proud of. ” ~Mark Zucherberg cofounder and CEO of Facebook

True leadership is not a degree one achieves but a skill to be developed, perfected, nurtured and grown.

Time for Yourself Try a different path Take time for you Rejuvenate Give yourself time to change and grow