LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
SEMINAR
SK Ted C. Sandoval, PGK, PFN, DD
OBJECTIVE
• The program seeks to impart to the
participants the skills and techniques
needed to lead and supervise their
people in a way that people are just
too willing and happy to give the
results they [the leaders] wanted
from them.
DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP - is the ability to
inspire people to work together as a
team, following the leader, in order
to attain a common objective.
LEADER - A person who influences
people to take effective action.
LEADER not MANAGER
Moses
WHAT MAKES A LEADER
1. Situation
2. Election
3. Inherited
4. Knowledge or Qualification
5. Merit or Promotion
6. By Force
Transformational Leadership Theory.
The theory is that people can choose to
be leaders and acquire the necessary
leadership skills and qualities.
“Leaders aren't born, they are made. and
they are made just like anything else,
through hard work. And that's the price
we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or
any goal.” Vince Lombardi
LEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS
Decision Making – perform to arrive at the
conclusion and judgment necessary for the people
to act.
Communicating - create under- standing among
his/her people so they can act effectively.
Motivating – inspire, encourage and impel his/her
people to take required action.
Selecting People – find and choose people who
will take action as officers or members of the
organization.
Developing People – help his/her officers &
members improve their knowledge, attitudes and
skills.
1. DECISION MAKING TECHNIQUE
- State
the apparent problem
- Seek the facts
- Identify the real problem
- Assess the alternatives
- Select the best solution
- Determine the course of action
SITUATIONAL DECISION
- When
do I decide?
- When do WE decide?
- When do YOU decide?
- There is NOTHING to decide.
2. COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
Know what you want to say
- Know your audience
- Gain favorable attention
- Get understanding
- Ensure retention
- Encourage feedback
- Learn to listen
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“If you succeed, let everyone know. If
you fail, let me the first to know.”
3. MOTIVATION TECHNIQUE
- Know the personal objectives of the people under
you and how they feel about them.
- Help them understand how they can achieve their
personal objectives by contributing to those of the
team.
- Establish understanding and acceptance of your
plans for the council, committee or project.
- Enforce limits firmly and fairly.
- Give
officers and committee chairs maximum
freedom within understood and accepted limits.
- Reward good work promptly and generously or
significantly.
- Be happy and develop positive thinking. Your
attitude will affect your officers and members.
- Build up a bond among the officers or members
under you.
“Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost
the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe
in themselves, it's amazing.” Sam Walton
4. SELECTING OFFICERS AND
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Officers elected and appointed in a council will affect
future performance of the council within a Columbian
Year. Some councils are presently facing problems
because of poor decision in the selection of members
and officers.
As the Grand Knight or director of your council, you
have the power to select your appointed officers or
committee chairs. Choose them wisely.
Choose them based on their capabilities and interest.
5. WAYS TO DEVELOP YOUR
OFFICERS, CHAIRS AND MEMBERS.
- Personal example
- On the job coaching
- Counseling
- Delegating
- Encourage them to participate in committee
or officers’ meetings.
- Formal training or seminars of KC or others.
- Encourage
them to participate in Council and
District activities and projects.
- Disseminate information from the Luzon &
Supreme Office.
- Get a good Lecturer. See to it that KC information
is a regular part of your council meeting.
- Take the initiative to learn more about KC on your
own.
- Read, read and read!
“The moment you stop learning, you stop leading.”
Rick Warren
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD LEADER
Vision. The present is just the
beginning. A good leader is
impressed with the possibilities of
the future.
Imagination. He harnesses imagination
to practical plans that produce results.
Integrity. A good leader has principles
and lives by them.
Sincerity. A good leader can be trusted.
Persistence. Not insistence. A strong
leader hangs on a little longer and
works a little harder.
Common Sense. A good leader has
good judgment based on facts and
reason.
Poise. A good leader is not
overbearing, but is friendly, assured.
Thoughtfulness - is considerate,
aware and cares.
Well Informed - knows what’s going
on and the objectives of his team.
Altruism. A good leader lives by the
Golden Rule.
Initiative - gets things started –
NOW!
GUIDE TO LEADING
1. Know your objectives and resources.
2. Draw a plan to the last bolt and the last man.
3. Sell your plan.
4. Deploy as much proper tools for the job. (Let
the tool do the job.)
5. Make sure every man has his orders.
6. Give comfort to every man.
7. Make sure everyone is doing his share.
8. When things go wrong and you’re pressed for time,
don’t do it alone. Let the organization help you to
keep task in line. The organization is bigger than you
may think.
9. Change plan or abort mission if the job cannot be
done, but get prior clearance from whoever gave
you the order.
10. When in doubt – report.
11. When the job is done – report.
12. If you succeed, let everyone know it, if you fail, let
me be the first to know.
Always expect the unexpected.
PRINCIPLES OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP
From: The Philippine Army & United States Army
Manuals
1. Be technically and tactically proficient.
2. Know yourself and seek improvement.
3. Know your men and look out for their welfare.
4. Keep your men informed.
5. Set the example.
6. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised
and accomplished.
7. Train your men as a team.
8. Make sound and timely decision.
9. Develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates.
10. Employ your command in accordance with your
capabilities.
11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your
actions.
“Failure in military leadership cost lost of lives.
Failure in council leadership cost lost of membership.”
Bob Lo
Leadership Success
• Learn & share experiences from previous officers
who have the same experience.
• Gain fresh insights on leadership growth.
• Be able to Practice your mentoring and coaching
skills.
• Receive mentoring and coaching from other
leaders as well.
• Regularly reignite your excitement to lead.
• Experience one-on-one executive coaching from
the formator or other experienced leader.
• Need a circle of leaders that you can regularly
connect with and get a third opinion on ideas.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OF A
SUCCESSFUL LEADER
SUCCESSFUL LEADER =
COMPETENCE
+
COMMITMENT
Getting formal education, reading
books and attending seminars in
not enough to develop your
leadership potential. You need
other leaders to sharpen your
leadership skills!
It is only in the dictionary
that success comes before work.