L.E.A.D.
Leadership, Education,
Accountability and Development
Strengths in Leadership
Board of Directors Meeting
October 21-23, 2012
Overview
• Leadership is defined as
– The action of leading a group of people or an
organization
– The most effective leaders are always investing in
strengths
– The most effective leaders surround themselves
with the right people and then MAXIMIZES teams
strengths
Leading Our Team
Cohesive teams build trust, eliminate politics,
and increase efficiency by ...
Build and
Maintain a
Cohesive
Leadership Team
Knowing one another’s unique
strengths
Holding one another accountable for
behaviors and actions
Committing to group decisions
Speaking with One Voice
Our Team Strengths
Investing in Our
Strengths
34 Themes
Achiever
Activator
Adaptability
Analytical
Arranger
Belief
Command
Communication
Competition
Connectedness
Consistency
Context
Deliberative
Developer
Discipline
Empathy
Focus
Futuristic
Harmony
Ideation
Includer
Individualization
Input
Intellection
Learner
Maximizer
Positivity
Relator
Responsibility
Restorative
Self-Assurance
Significance
Strategic
Woo
Executive Team
• Mary A
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Harmony
Learner
Individualization
Achiever
Responsibility
• Chris Hunt
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Strategic
Ideation
Relator
Responsibility
Individualization
Board of Directors
• Kathy
• Britt
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Achiever
Positivity
Woo
Communication
Arranger
Belief
Discipline
Significance
Connectedness
Learner
• Marvin
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Positivity
Connectedness
Relator
Empathy
Consistency
• Jeanette
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Achiever
Learner
Strategic
Connectedness
Individualization
• Laurie
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Belief
Responsibility
Achiever
Developer
Input
• Angie
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Arranger
Responsibility
Belief
Connectedness
Learner
• Dave
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Achiever
Responsibility
Individualization
Strategic
Analytical
Common
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Achiever: Mary, Kathy, Jeanette, Laurie, Dave
Learner: Mary, Britt, Jeanette, Angie
Belief: Britt; Laurie, Angie
Connectedness: Britt, Marvin, Jeanette, Angie
Strategic: Chris, Jeanette, Dave
Positivity: Marvin, Kathy
Individualization: Mary, Chris, Jeanette, Dave
Relator: Chris, Marvin
Arranger: Kathy, Angie
Complimentary to our
Team
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Harmony
Ideation
Significance
Discipline
Empathy
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Communicator
Developer
Input
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Lean on me for…
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Mary: Can unlock disagreements
Chris: Sales strategies, customer service solutions, visionary
Kathy: Extend networking within organization; talks to all
Britt: Disorganization will annoy her, wants things done ahead
of schedule; pushes others to achieve tasks
• Laurie: Recognition of co-workers; Needs to be in the know;
leverage her knowledge
• Dave: Accuracy, all about the metrics
• Marvin: Helps us understand others feelings and helps with
balance
CEO and Board
• The CEO
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Provides Day to Day operation
Participates in discussion
Asks good questions
Listens and makes recommendations
Provides information either on key issues or new
issues
– Has no vote but can bring harmony
Board and CEO
• Embrace CEO’s knowledge of organization.
Importance of recognizing Mary’s strengths
• Board should avoid micromanaging and be
respectful of staff’s responsibilities
• Respect CEO rights
• Communication is critical
• Should never have surprises
Working Together
• Group Discussion
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How do we communicate?
What drives us?
How do we set direction and make decisions?
How do we overcome obstacles?
How do we build and maintain relationships?
How do we recognize each other and celebrate
success?
Additional Thoughts
and or Comments
• Should strengths leadership be part of new
board orientation????
• Thank You for your Participation and
Dedication
• “ I not only use the brains that I have, but all
that I can borrow” ~ Woodrow Wilson