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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Types of Power and Situational Leadership

Reward Power (ability to reward) Referent Power (peer pressure/commonly held beliefs) Legitimate Power (an actual position of authority) Information Power (have access to info) Expert Power (have a particular skill or knowledge) Connection Power (have access to someone or something) Coercive Power (ability to use force) Situational Leadership In most cases, Team Leaders are the best leaders but there are times when other approaches are more appropriate Team Leader = +People + Task Supporter = +People - Task Authoritarian = -People + Task Token = -People - Task

Sunday, January 13, 2013

#35 the end of the me to we journey

the end of the me to we journey how fitting is the anonymous story that wraps up the book? (265) think on it...

20 Proven Things That Great Leaders Always Do

20 Proven Things All Great Leaders Always Do In an unstable, inconsistent world, great leaders are consistent and stable. Consistently do these 20 things and you’ll be a great leader. Tell the truth. Demand the truth. Act in the best interest of their organization. Get results through others. Celebrate the success of others. Challenge the status quo. Press into the future while honoring the past. Try. Receive criticism. Learn. Inspire. Improve. Encourage. Listen more than speak. Take responsibility. Show gratitude. Pursue clarity and specificity. Engage in self-reflection. Act in alignment with who they are. Rest.

#34 The Left-Handed Handshake

wow! what are your thoughts on Santosh's sign of peace? (pg 252)

#33 each of us has met a Mr.Williams (pg222) share some thoughts about yours (doesn't have to be male)