Developing Leaders Who Lead Well Justin Elam

The success of everything we do, rises and falls on the Introduction The success of everything we do, rises and falls on the quantity and quality of our leaders.

Quality Leaders

Leader Creation System 1 3 2

Quality Leaders 1 3 2 Clarity & Simplicity

The two questions that every leader is asking: What does success look like? What is my responsibility/role?

I. Effective leadership begins with clarity and simplicity. A. Increasing clarity around success and responsibility is the foundation of effective leadership.

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FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES Model #1 2004 3 - 1x1’s 2 - Huddles 1 - Training FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES Model #2 2008 3 - 1x1’s 1 - Training FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES Model #3 2012 Director– determined 1x1’s 1 - Training FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES Model #4 2016 Director– determined 1x1’s Director– determined huddles TBD UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

I. Effective leadership begins with clarity and simplicity. A. Increasing clarity around success and responsibility is the foundation of effective leadership. 1. Clarity on the definition of success reduces frustration and creates greater focus.

“Any movement toward Christ” Leader Win “Any movement toward Christ”

Effective leadership begins with clarity and simplicity. A. Increasing clarity around success and responsibility is the foundation of effective leadership. 1. Clarity on the definition of success reduces frustration and creates greater focus. 2. Leaders need to know exactly what they are responsible for. I.

Perspective Group Staff Group Leader Not Group Stuff Group Stuff

We create environments, God changes lives ROLE: WIN: Any movement toward Christ We create environments, God changes lives ROLE:

B. Simplicity makes clarity portable through common language. Clarity + Simplicity = Portability

Mission Statement #1 Guided by relentless focus on our five imperatives, we will constantly strive to implement the critical initiatives required to achieve our vision. In doing this, we will deliver operational excellence in every corner of the company and meet or exceed our commitments to the many constituencies we serve. All our long-term strategies and short-term actions will be molded by a set of core values that are shared by each and every associate.

Mission Statement #2 To be America’s best run, most profitable automotive retailer.

B. Simplicity makes clarity portable through common language. 1. Common language builds a shared culture.

Common Language A common language is often the most obvious outward sign that people share a common culture … For this reason, groups seeking to mobilize their members often insist on their own distinct language … —David B. Brinkerhoff, Essentials on Sociology

Common Language LOL BRB TTYL CYA

See Ya (what’s wrong with you people?) Common Language LOL Laugh out loud BRB Be right back TTYL Talk to you later CYA See Ya (what’s wrong with you people?)

Common Language Vision Lead people into a growing relationship with Christ. (mission) Life change happens best in community. (strategy) Any movement towards Christ. (leader win) We create environments, God changes lives. (leader role) Promote Participation…etc. (facilitation skills) Tactical

B. Simplicity makes clarity portable through common language. 1. Common language builds a shared culture. 2. Shared culture creates consistency and raises standards.

Cultivate Relationships Shared Culture: Group Essentials Cultivate Relationships End Well Promote Participation Stay Connected Replace Yourself Serve Together Provide Care Celebrate Change

Group “Flight” Connect Grow Multiply

Turbulence - Why?

Turbulence P. P.

Shared Culture: Training Framework Stay Connected Serve Together Cultivate Relationships Replace Yourself Provide Care End Well Promote Participation Celebrate Change

Quality Leaders 1 3 2 Clarity & Simplicity Encouraged & Equipped

II. Leaders need to be systematically encouraged and equipped to thrive over the long term.

Encouragement Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. —Galatians 6:9 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. —1 Thessalonians 5:11

II. Leaders need to be systematically encouraged and equipped to thrive over the long term. A. Regular encouragement must be a part of any leadership development system.

II. Leaders need to be systematically encouraged and equipped to thrive over the long term. A. Regular encouragement must be a part of any leadership development system. B. Equipping should be both personal and contextualized.

Leaders need to be systematically encouraged and equipped to thrive over the long term. A. Regular encouragement must be a part of any leadership development system. B. Equipping should be both personal and contextualized. C. Equipping is most important in the beginning while encouragement is essential later on. II.

Learning Curve Mastery Time 6 months

1 2 3 Quality Leaders Clarity & Simplicity Encouraged & Equipped Freedom & Trust

Leaders need freedom and trust in order to reach their potential. III. Leaders need freedom and trust in order to reach their potential. A. Accountability is important; control is demotivating. Chaos Control

Control is Demotivating

Leaders need freedom and trust in order to reach their potential. III. Leaders need freedom and trust in order to reach their potential. Healthy Autonomy Chaos Control

Healthy Autonomy Trust + Freedom (Accountability) = Ownership Mindset

III. Leaders need freedom and trust in order to reach their potential. A. Accountability is important; control is demotivating. B. When you trust your system, you can trust your leaders. C. Developing effective leaders needs to account for the diversity of personality types.

Personalities and Leadership Playful Yellow Powerful Red + People person + Decisive + Creative + Gets results - Talks too much - Very intense - Disorganized - Insensitive Peaceful Green Proper Blue + Detailed + Adaptable + Systematic + Kind - Too quiet - Lacks spontaneity - Avoids conflict - Hard to please

1 2 3 Quality Leaders Clarity through common language Encouraged & Equipped systematically Freedom & Trust with accountability