Welcome to… Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The True North Principle Discovering and actualizing your Authentic leadership Style Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Why… True North? The need for Authenticity… Thirty years ago it was almost impossible to find any published material on leadership outside of academic circles. Today there is lots of material on leadership being published, taught and discussed – and that’s great! The rub is that most of this material is focused around how a particular person does it (e.g. Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Attila the Hun, Jack Welch, etc.) and the author encourages us to learn from their model and do it that way... Other material on leadership gives us techniques (e.g. Situational Leadership, What Leaders Really Do, etc.) and encourages us to use the techniques… What is missing is an approach to leadership that helps us understand what drives our leadership individually and uniquely and how to bring that out and operationalize it authentically so people see us as real and genuine. …This Workshop is about how to do just that! Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals Leadership Authenticity… • Defines the purpose for your leadership • Brings you back to your center as a focal point • Builds trust among followers, partners, colleagues and associates • Calls for continual self awareness and feedback Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals “No one can be authentic by trying to be like someone else..” - Bill George Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals LIFE Navigation TN = Biblical/individual values standard True North V * Authenticity = The least variation between TN and PN Magnetic North D Positional North MN =Where societies conventions, habits, vices are pulling us V = (Variation) The distance from TN we are pulled. Similar for all. PN = Where personal sin, individual vices, ignorance are pulling us D = (Declination) The distance we are each individually pulled from TN Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: Purpose Heart Authentic Leader Self Discipline Values Relationships Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: Orienting the compass Purpose Heart Authentic Leader Self Discipline Values Relationships Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: Orienting the compass Purpose Heart Authentic Leader Self Discipline Values Relationships Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Navigating by the Compass True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: “For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope” (Jer 29:11) Purpose Authentic Leader “Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win.” (1 Cor 9:24) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved • Understanding yourself/your passions • Letting them motivate you True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me…and I to will love him and show myself to him” • Deeply held beliefs that guide actions Authentic Leader Values (John 14:21) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved • Not what you say but what you do (under pressure) True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: “Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.” (Prov 4:23) • Passion for your work Heart Authentic Leader • Compassion for those you serve • Empathy for those you work with Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;” (Eph 4:11-12) “…that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other's faith, both yours and mine” (Rom 1:12) • Enduring relationships Authentic Leader • Provide feedback and “grounding” • Engender trust and commitment Relationships Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals The five dimensions of Authentic Leadership: “ … I subdue my body and make it my slave, so that after preaching to others I myself will not be disqualified (1 Cor 9:26-27) “…discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;” (1 Tim 4:7) • Sets high standards for yourself/others Authentic Leader Self Discipline Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved • Forms basis of accountability • Ensures continual growth True North Fundamentals The “Wisdom of Curly” • The “One Thing” – a personal focal point – defined True North • Passionate driver of actions • Makes all else pale in comparison • Makes life worthwhile – “secret of life” Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals What's Your Story – Individual/Group Activity “Experience may be the best teacher – but it is not necessarily always a kind or clear teacher…” - Winston Churchill Take 5 minutes and answer the questions on worksheet page 1 individually, Then… In your group each person share their answers to question # 4 (only). Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals Summary Points • An Authentic leader is one who has a passion for their purpose, practices their values, leads from their heart, develops connected accountable relationships and builds the self discipline to get results. It is their “One Thing!” • Authentic leadership is a journey (yours alone) following your unique path • Keeping your “Positional North” aligned closely with your “True North” insures the journey is a success Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Agenda Part 1: Leadership as a Journey Part 2: Discovery of your Authentic Self Part 3: The Empowering of Others Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Leadership as a Journey “There are no instant leaders…” – Peter Drucker Moving forward in an evolving journey Formative Years (teensyoung adulthood) Following a prescribed “Career map” Que Sera Sera direction Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The Journey Some Waypoints of Authentic Leadership Imparting Giving back Peaking Experiencing the World Stepping Up Character Forming Age Phase 1- Preparing for Leadership 30 Phase 2: leading Actively 60 Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Phase 3: Giving Back 90 The Journey Some Waypoints of Authentic Leadership Imparting Giving back Peaking Experiencing the World Stepping Up Character Forming Crucibles Age Phase 1- Preparing for Leadership 30 Phase 2: leading Actively 60 Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Phase 3: Giving Back 90 The Journey Crucibles can help or hinder (we choose) Toynbee’s Challenge-Response Theory “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The Journey The “Legacy of Bagger Vance” • We all have a God given “Authentic Swing” – this is our life journey/our contribution • Its unique to us • Our leadership is a manifestation of this journey • We need to “swing the club” and let the ball and where it goes be directed by God Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The Journey The Roots of Your Leadership – Individual/Group Activity “Leadership development is a journey through challenging terrain, fraught with hazards of every imaginable type…” - Robert Kennedy Take 5 minutes and answer the questions on worksheet page 2 individually, Then… In your group share some of your answers (question # 4 only) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The Journey Summary Points • We go through the journey in stages – some planned – some unplanned- all intended for growth • All of us have crucibles – whether they are positive growth experiences or obstacles that hold us back is dependent on our view of them • People are always watching – whether we are aware or not * Bagger Vance Clip Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Losing the Way During the Journey many leaders loose sight of their True North and get derailed Jim Bakker Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Auto Manufacturers Losing the Way During the Journey many leaders loose sight of their True North and get derailed Q: What causes leaders to lose their way? A: When the “root goal” becomes gaining power, maximizing personal wealth or becoming famous (external gratification) S: The “root goal” is a desire to serve something greater than yourself (internal satisfaction) But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matt. 6:33) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Losing the Way During the Journey many leaders loose sight of their True North and get derailed Q: What causes leaders to lose their way? A: When you lose touch and people can’t tell you the truth S: Stay grounded, seek feedback from trusted sources (who tell you the truth) and engage in dialogue, be willing to change (thinking, position, actions) When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors. (Prov 11:14) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Losing the Way During the Journey many leaders loose sight of their True North and get derailed Q: What causes leaders to lose their way? A: When enough is never enough (the abnormal craving for more and more success) or an entitlement mentality (gravity doesn't apply) rooted in pride S: Define your “circle”; Build personal support structures (reference/accountability groups); find mentors; welcome diverse opinions; see mistakes as learning oppty’s Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself. (Phil 2:3) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Losing the Way During the Journey many leaders loose sight of their True North and get derailed Q: What causes leaders to lose their way? A: When we are faced with loss, embarrassment or fear our survival is at stake S: Trust in God, belief in our ability to work “through” the difficulty, remembrance of God’s history in our lives, sharing with confidants “… do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear…Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matt 6:24-27) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Derailment Archetypes Along the leadership journey it is easy to develop shortcomings that link directly to our failure to monitor themselves relative to our “True North” Imposters – unconsciously lack self awareness and self esteem Rationalizers – consciously deviate from their values Glory Seekers – motivated by seeking the world’s acclaim Loners – Fail to build personal support structures (arrogance/insecurity) Shooting Stars – lack the grounding of an integrated life Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Losing the Way Keeping on Track – Individual/Group Activity “In the middle of the road of my life, I awoke in a dark wood, where the true way was wholly lost…” - Dante, The Devine Comedy Take 5 minutes and answer questions 3 and 4 on worksheet page 3 individually, Then… In your group share some of your answers (question # 4 only) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Losing the Way Summary Points • Many leaders start out well and then loose their way – It can happen to us all – be vigilant! • All leaders desire rewards and acceptance and seek to avoid negative consequences – the five hazards of leadership (imposter; rationalizer; glory seeker; loner and shooting star spring are aberrations from those desires • Being able to accept feedback from credible sources keeps us accountable – subordinating ego keeps us humble * Bagger Vance Clip Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Heroes – Myth Vs. Reality One of the reasons behind the leadership journey is the desire to be a hero in our own story. Purposeful Hero: Mythical (Accidental) Hero: • Excels as a solo performer • Excels as a team leader • Gets others to follow them • Empowers others to lead • Elicits compliance from others • Elicits the best from others • Seeks personal glory • Seeks team success • Wins superficial praise • Wins legitimized acclaim • People follow conditionally • People willingly follow • Builds temporary success • Builds long term success (legacy) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The Hero’s Journey Mythical Heroes from popular stories: Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The Hero’s Journey All of us (as leaders) are on a hero’s journey and will have our own story (epic) to tell someday Joseph Campbell's mythical “Hero’s Journey” components: The Hero: • Typically comes from obscurity You • Has a compelling “Mission” and • Has a Mentor (wise counselor) for advice Me • Feels inadequate (or reluctant) to accomplish the Mission • Has a helper/helpers who enable/fortify and who without which he would be unable to accomplish the mission Has a talisman, sacred object or weapon to aid him • Has setbacks, failures and great obstacles to overcome • Is not guaranteed of success – but goes anyway Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Our Weapons and our Comrades Mythical Heroes from popular stories: Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Our Hero’s Journey As a part of our Heroic journey we are engaged in an unseen battle with an unseen enemy using unseen weapons For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh… …for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses… …We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, (2 Cor 10:3-5 NAS) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Our Weapons As a part of our Heroic journey we are engaged in an unseen battle with an unseen enemy using unseen weapons For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms… …Therefore put on the full armor of God…Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace … take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation… … and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. (Eph 6:12-18) Consider your leadership a kind of prayer Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Our Comrades From “I” to “We” Imparting Giving back Peaking Experiencing the World Stepping Up Character Forming Age Phase 1- Preparing for Leadership 30 Phase 2: leading Actively 60 Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Phase 3: Giving Back 90 Johari Window Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Reducing Your Blind Spot Receive Feedback From Others Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved About Receiving Feedback • Consider feedback as an opportunity to grow (avoid being defensive) • Others will receive it better if you take feedback well • All of us have room to grow and improve (you too) • All of us have blind spots and undiscovered potential –feedback helps us “ID “ these areas Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Reducing Hidden Area Receive Feedback From Others Share Info & Feedback Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved The Authentic You” How you know yourself Public BS How others know you Hidden U Ideal Window – The “Authentic You” Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Johari Window Key Learnings • The more I increase my public window: – The less I am blind – The less I have to worry about keeping things hidden – The more I may discover parts of me that I like which are hidden. • I can’t reduce my Blind area without help from others (feedback). • If I am to help others I must learn to give helpful feedback. • In order to help me reduce my blind area, others must share some of their hidden areas with me. • This mutual feedback process builds trust and strengthens team relations. Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals Making the Transition from “I” to ”We” – Individual/Group Activity Take 5 minutes and answer the questions on worksheet page 4 individually, Then… In your group share some of your answers (question # 3 & 4 only) Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved True North Fundamentals Summary Points • We are all heroes moving through life writing our own “epic” • We need help on the journey (and we need to help others on theirs) - A servants attitude keeps us having a “we” instead of “me” affliction • We need to utilize our weapons and our comrades • Keeping our “True North” focus allows us to constantly “calibrate” our compass on the journey * Bagger Vance Clip Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved Are You up for the Journey? “…We have not even to risk the adventure alone; for the heroes of all time have gone before us; the labyrinth is thoroughly known. We have only to follow the thread of the hero-path. And where we had thought to find confusion, we shall find a God; where we had thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves; where we had thought to travel outward, we shall come to the center of our own existence; where we had thought to be alone, we shall be with all the world.” - Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces Copyright © Ocean Consulting Group 2009 – All Rights Reserved