Becoming
an
“Off the Charts”
Leader
Dr. Tony Zeiss
Leadership
“The Ability to Influence Others
To Achieve a Common Purpose.”
“Leaders are
Anticipatory Thinkers”
Build Your Own Ladder
I.
Vision
II.
Thought
III.
Influence
IV.
Reciprocity
I. Power of Vision
POWER OF VISION
+
WILL TO SUCCEED
=
SUCCESS!
Greatest Predictor of
Career Success
“Personal Vision”
Limits Inhibit
A. Don’t Let Others Limit You
B. Don’t Limit Yourself
C. Don’t Let Circumstances Limit You~
II. Power of Thought
We Are What We Think
Thoughts  Belief  Action
Optimistic or Pessimistic
Reactive or Anticipatory
Thoughts Drive Behavior
1. Reactive or Proactive?
2. Emotional or Rational
3. Become a Critical ThinkerObjective, Non-judgmental & Discerning
“Remember,
whether you think you can
or you can’t,
you’re right.”
-Henry Ford
Peak Performer’s Needs
Three Essential Skill Sets:
• Academic
• Technical
• Social
Academic
Basic Skills In:
• Computation
• Communication
• Computer & Keyboard
• General Knowledge
•
Global Competence
•
Reasoning Skills ~
Technical
Field Specific
III. Power of Influence
Social
9. Law of Learning
8. Law of Self-Confidence
7. Law of Organization
6. Law of Results
III. Power of Influence
Social
5. Law of Problem Solving
4. Law of Team Work
3. Law of Work Ethic
2. Law of Communication
1. Law of Attitude
Thoughts  Belief  Action
Old John
If You Don’t Like the Facts
Change Your Attitude
To Influence Others, Be a Servant
1. Be Positive
2. Encourage Others
3. Be a Team Player
4. Be Flexible
5. Give Credit to Others
6. Focus on the Customer
7. Give Value First
8. Care about Others~
Four Primary Motivators of Workers
1. Recognition
2. Sense of Belonging
3. Personal Growth & Making a Difference
4. Fair Compensation~
IV. Power of Reciprocity
“We Reap What We Sow”
A World of
Physical & Spiritual Laws
• Live and prosper by using both
• Plant and cultivate for success
• Control circumstances not the reverse
• Lead by being.~
Top Leadership
Skills and Abilities
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Producing results
Selecting people
Resolving conflicts
Communicating
Motivating others
Analyzing and evaluating
Defining problems & solutions
Taking risks
Delegating
Being a team member
Knowing the community~
Vaughn 1986
To Be the Best,
Ask this Question:
“How would I compete with myself, my
department, my company?”
Stay Optimistic!
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