Courage
Visionary Leadership
Shawn Evans, PhD
Let’s Talk About Leadership
Goal
Organizational Performance / Innovation
Currently . . .
Differentiators Alignment – transmition / engine
Differentiators Alignment – transmition / engine
Now as Much as Ever
...
Organizations Pushing Themselves Doing Things That are Hard Creating Separation Changing The Way They DO STUFF
Complexity
@evans_shawn
What Is Leadership? lead·er·ship/ ˈlēdərˌSHip/ Noun: The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
The state or position of being a leader.
What Is Leadership? Influence
Barriers
Leadership Matters!
There is a lot we could talk about . . . Communication Ethics Decision Ability Team Improvement
However . . . Courage Perseverance Humility
Leadership Differentiator
Courage
Courage the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without (or in spite of) fear; bravery
What is Courage? Fortitude / Strength of Mind
No Blinders!
From the Heart
Why Courage? Nothing Great Happens Without It! People will Gravitate Towards Courage Leaders Influence Through Everyday Courageous Decisions Courage Builds Resiliency Courage Pushes Organizations Forward Courage Promotes Innovation
What/Who is a Courageous Leader? Dr. Sakena Yacoobi
~Afghan Institute of Learning
Everyday Courage for Leaders
Everyday Courage for Leaders
What What is the change/issue?
Why Why is the change/issue important?
What What does the change/issue mean . . . ?
Courage Means Continuously Pushing
Forward . . .
“How are you pusHing yourself and your organization to be better?”
The Best?
What is stopping you?
A series of conversations and decisions that lacked courage . . .
“Even if there is damage, there is nothing they can do about it anyway . . . “
“By the eve of the Columbia accident, institutional practices that were in effect at the time of the Challenger accident – such as inadequate concern over deviations from expected performance, a silent safety program, and schedule pressure – had returned to NASA.” CAIBR1 p.101
Is something like this happening in my organization, or to me?
If so, what do you NEED to do?
The Courage to Try . . . “Failure
is Not an Option”
Final Thoughts on Courage
Courage Is: A series of decisions and actions Intentional Essential for leadership Hard. Can be learned/taught “From the Heart” Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher
Leadership Differentiator
Perseverance!
per·se·ver·ance
Noun
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
SEVERANCE
[pur-suh-veer-uhns]
PER
I was on an island for sure . . .
Now 1, 3, 5, 10 years . . . .
ISION
Personally and professionally, where do you need to be
Goal:
ISION
Strategic Plan? Really?
Linking Strategy to Daily Value Added Work
What Matters Most?
We Can Work on Three!
A marathon is just a series of
Move Towards Action!
steps in succession
Identify 2-3 Critical Goals What Results do You Need? Resources Required
Personal Challenges
With The End in Mind . . .
Thinking Like An Effective Leader
Leadership & Complexity
V i s i o n + F o c u s + P e r s ev e r a n c e = P o s i t i v e M o v em en t
Perseverance Takes Energy!
A Lot of Energy!
Overcoming Obstacles
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of determination." — Vince Lombardi
Resiliency – Think Energy
Cadence and Flow Leader Standard Work How are you insuring you are doing what matters?
As Is . . . The Power of Authenticity
Resiliency is not wasting energy trying to be someone you are not!
Leadership Differentiator
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~Winston Churchill
Management/Leadership Grid
Concern for People
+
-
Concern for Production
+
Empowering Engaging Accountability Performance Growth
Natural?
Servant Leaders . . .
Maintain a keen self-awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses
Listen First
Servant Leaders . . .
Servant Leaders . . . Reject the hierarchal organization structure of leadership
Servant Leaders . . . Continuously Develop Others
Servant Leaders . . . Coach, Not Try to Control Others
Motivational Encouraging Honest Authentic Interested in others’ successes In “my space” Right amount of push Listener Ask tough questions
Servant Leaders . . . Empower Others to Release Their Energy and Intelligence
Servant Leaders . .Look . forward, anticipate the future . . . In your own corner of the world, dare to think differently Develop Scenarios Ask “What If” / “Why Not” Don’t settle for copying – leapfrog instead Look at other industries
Servant Leaders . . .
MOVE
Settling is for Concrete!
Final Thoughts on Servant Leadership
What can I, as a leader, be doing to help . . .
A Few Final Thoughts
Leadership Evolution Continuous Daily Improvement
Culture is Key What is Culture? The sum of shared values, beliefs, behaviors, , values , and language.
Why Should We Care?
Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch
As a Leader . . . Have the COURAGE to be GREAT Allow PERSEVERANCE to be your greatest ASSET
Take STRENGTH in your HUMILITY . . .
Thank You! [email protected] / 970-231-2324
Shawn Evans, PhD
Let’s Talk About Leadership
Goal
Organizational Performance / Innovation
Currently . . .
Differentiators Alignment – transmition / engine
Differentiators Alignment – transmition / engine
Now as Much as Ever
...
Organizations Pushing Themselves Doing Things That are Hard Creating Separation Changing The Way They DO STUFF
Complexity
@evans_shawn
What Is Leadership? lead·er·ship/ ˈlēdərˌSHip/ Noun: The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
The state or position of being a leader.
What Is Leadership? Influence
Barriers
Leadership Matters!
There is a lot we could talk about . . . Communication Ethics Decision Ability Team Improvement
However . . . Courage Perseverance Humility
Leadership Differentiator
Courage
Courage the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without (or in spite of) fear; bravery
What is Courage? Fortitude / Strength of Mind
No Blinders!
From the Heart
Why Courage? Nothing Great Happens Without It! People will Gravitate Towards Courage Leaders Influence Through Everyday Courageous Decisions Courage Builds Resiliency Courage Pushes Organizations Forward Courage Promotes Innovation
What/Who is a Courageous Leader? Dr. Sakena Yacoobi
~Afghan Institute of Learning
Everyday Courage for Leaders
Everyday Courage for Leaders
What What is the change/issue?
Why Why is the change/issue important?
What What does the change/issue mean . . . ?
Courage Means Continuously Pushing
Forward . . .
“How are you pusHing yourself and your organization to be better?”
The Best?
What is stopping you?
A series of conversations and decisions that lacked courage . . .
“Even if there is damage, there is nothing they can do about it anyway . . . “
“By the eve of the Columbia accident, institutional practices that were in effect at the time of the Challenger accident – such as inadequate concern over deviations from expected performance, a silent safety program, and schedule pressure – had returned to NASA.” CAIBR1 p.101
Is something like this happening in my organization, or to me?
If so, what do you NEED to do?
The Courage to Try . . . “Failure
is Not an Option”
Final Thoughts on Courage
Courage Is: A series of decisions and actions Intentional Essential for leadership Hard. Can be learned/taught “From the Heart” Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher
Leadership Differentiator
Perseverance!
per·se·ver·ance
Noun
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
SEVERANCE
[pur-suh-veer-uhns]
PER
I was on an island for sure . . .
Now 1, 3, 5, 10 years . . . .
ISION
Personally and professionally, where do you need to be
Goal:
ISION
Strategic Plan? Really?
Linking Strategy to Daily Value Added Work
What Matters Most?
We Can Work on Three!
A marathon is just a series of
Move Towards Action!
steps in succession
Identify 2-3 Critical Goals What Results do You Need? Resources Required
Personal Challenges
With The End in Mind . . .
Thinking Like An Effective Leader
Leadership & Complexity
V i s i o n + F o c u s + P e r s ev e r a n c e = P o s i t i v e M o v em en t
Perseverance Takes Energy!
A Lot of Energy!
Overcoming Obstacles
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of determination." — Vince Lombardi
Resiliency – Think Energy
Cadence and Flow Leader Standard Work How are you insuring you are doing what matters?
As Is . . . The Power of Authenticity
Resiliency is not wasting energy trying to be someone you are not!
Leadership Differentiator
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~Winston Churchill
Management/Leadership Grid
Concern for People
+
-
Concern for Production
+
Empowering Engaging Accountability Performance Growth
Natural?
Servant Leaders . . .
Maintain a keen self-awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses
Listen First
Servant Leaders . . .
Servant Leaders . . . Reject the hierarchal organization structure of leadership
Servant Leaders . . . Continuously Develop Others
Servant Leaders . . . Coach, Not Try to Control Others
Motivational Encouraging Honest Authentic Interested in others’ successes In “my space” Right amount of push Listener Ask tough questions
Servant Leaders . . . Empower Others to Release Their Energy and Intelligence
Servant Leaders . .Look . forward, anticipate the future . . . In your own corner of the world, dare to think differently Develop Scenarios Ask “What If” / “Why Not” Don’t settle for copying – leapfrog instead Look at other industries
Servant Leaders . . .
MOVE
Settling is for Concrete!
Final Thoughts on Servant Leadership
What can I, as a leader, be doing to help . . .
A Few Final Thoughts
Leadership Evolution Continuous Daily Improvement
Culture is Key What is Culture? The sum of shared values, beliefs, behaviors, , values , and language.
Why Should We Care?
Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch
As a Leader . . . Have the COURAGE to be GREAT Allow PERSEVERANCE to be your greatest ASSET
Take STRENGTH in your HUMILITY . . .
Thank You! [email protected] / 970-231-2324
