The Transforming Leader C. Dean Pielstick, Ed.D. © 1998

Management vs. Leadership

Management Planning, budgeting, organizing, and controlling some activity through the use of (more or less) scientific techniques and formal authority - John Kotter

Leadership The process of persuasion or example by which an individual (or leadership team) induces a group to pursue objectives held by the leader or shared by the leader and his or her followers - John Gardner

Dilemma I Leadership as a phenomenon vs. Position of leadership

Dilemma II Dilemma II Formal vs. Informal Leadership

Dilemma III Use of Power vs. Leadership

Power l Legitimate (or position) l Coercive l Reward l Expert l Referent

Dilemma IV Charisma vs. Leadership

Other Definitions Management is the efficiency of climbing the ladder; Leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall Peter Drucker

Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing the right thing Warren Bennis & Burt Nanus

When persons with vision mobilize resources so as to arouse, engage and satisfy the motives of the followers James MacGregor Burns When persons with vision mobilize resources so as to arouse, engage and satisfy the motives of the followers James MacGregor Burns

Transactional Leadership Transactional Leadership To create an economic, political or psychological exchange to achieve a goal and meet needs

Actions l Reciprocity l Networking l Coalition building l Encouragement l Team building

Transformational Leadership To engage each other to higher levels of motivation and morality, having a transforming effect on both; instilling purpose

Leading Leading is engaging others to collectively achieve a shared vision of high moral purpose for the common good.

Research Findings l Shared Vision l Communication l Relationships l Culture l Guidance l Character

Research Findings l Shared Vision l Communication l Relationships l Culture l Guidance l Character

Characteristics of an Admired Leader 1. Honesty & Integrity (87%) 2. Visionary (71%) 3. Inspiring (68%) 4. Competent (58%) Jim Kouzes & Barry Posner

Credibility l Trustworthy l Expertise l Dynamism

The difference? l Integrity - Trustworthy l Inspiring - Dynamism l Competent - Expertise VISIONARY

VISION Distinguishes leaders from other credible people Jim Kouzes

Why? l Attracts commitment and energizes people l Creates meaning in workers’ lives l Establishes a standard of excellence l Bridges the present and the future

Shared Vision... To engage each other to higher levels of motivation and morality, having a transforming effect on both; instilling purpose

Morality l Values l Principles l Ethics Doing the right thing l Purpose Something bigger than yourself

This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one...

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as I live it is my privilege--my privilege to do for it whatever I can...

Life is no brief candle to me; it is a sort of splendid torch which I’ve got a hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. George Bernard Shaw

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least Goethe

Research Findings l Shared Vision l Communication l Relationships l Culture l Guidance l Character

Communication l Listen l Articulate l Use metaphors, stories... l Dialogue l Written l Non-verbal

Research Findings l Shared Vision l Communication l Relationships l Culture l Guidance l Character

Relationships l Interactive, shared, collaborative, engaged l Trusting, caring, responsive, challenging, risk-taking, supportive, forgiving l Participatory decision-making, consensus building, managing conflict l CHARISMA!???

Research Findings l Shared Vision l Communication l Relationships l Culture l Guidance l Character

Culture l Shared Values and Beliefs  Treat everyone with dignity and respect  Honesty and integrity  Fairness and justice  Service  Excellence

Continued... l Means of Shaping Culture  Metaphors, stories, rituals, myths  Ceremonies, celebrations  Symbolism

Research Findings l Shared Vision l Communication l Relationships l Culture l Guidance l Character

Guidance l Build Trust l Teach l Lifelong Learning l Service l Symbolic Actions

Continued... l Strategic Planning l Risk Taking l Team Building l Quality/Excellence

EXCELLENCE can be attained if you... l Care more than others think is wise l Risk more than others think is safe l Dream more than others think is practical l Expect more than others think is possible

Research Findings l Shared Vision l Communication l Relationships l Culture l Guidance l Character

Character l Principle-Centered  Treat everyone with dignity and respect  Honesty and integrity  Fairness and justice  Humility

Continued... l Higher purpose l Self-confidence l Empowerment l Passion for serving l Disenchanted with status quo

Continued... l Intelligence l Cognitive complexity l Expertise l Systemic perspective l Unbiased

Continued... l Positive Attitude l Personable l Energy l Resourceful l Giving l Sense of humor

The most lasting and pervasive leadership of all is intangible and non-institutional. It is the leadership of influence fostered by ideas embodied in social or religious or artistic movements, in books, in great seminal documents, in the memory of great lives greatly lived. James MacGregor Burns

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

What you can do... l Daily-behavior checklist l Volunteer l New activities l Mentor l Teach others l Network l Shadow a leader

Continued... l Internship or sabbatical l Study leadership l Study leaders l Write about leader or leadership l Keep a journal l Additional training

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