Leadership Development
Formula for Success 2
Welcoming League
• Including all voices• Coming from a place of strength• Let’s Practice with “the Flip”
Passing the Torch
What are the Pitfalls of Passing the Torch?
Sharing the Torch
• Long-time and new members alike are leading• Long-time members are respecting new ideas
and welcoming change• New members are respecting the knowledge
and assets of long-time members
What does sharing the torch look like?
“Key to unlocking the positive power of inclusion is the capacity to make it
safe for people to speak up.”~Diana Whitney, Appreciative Leadership
Being Inclusive. . .
• Actions match words• People talk and listen regularly• All are welcome
Conversational Progression
• Include more people earlier in the process• Start with one-on-one discussions/ small
groups before large presentations
Conversational Progression
• Ask for insights and opinions• Use open-ended questions• Really listen
What does this look like in League?
Conversational Progression
In League:•Meet with new members one-on-one•Committees which ask for outside voices and opinions•Ask your members about what THEY want
“As an appreciative leader, it’s your job to set the
expectation and make it safe for open and honest
conversation.”~Diana Whitney, Appreciative
Leadership
Equality of Voice
• By virtue of status, resources, presence, style, gender, race or culture, some people are granted conversational privilege; become focus of attention
We must level the playing field!
Create Equality of Voice
• Lead with questions• Listen more than you talk • Be aware of who has “conversational
privilege”
Remember to Find Balance
• Balance power of position with positive power of inclusion
• Find creative ways to participate as equals
A Word on Innovation
• Inclusion means innovation• New people in a conversation leads to new
possibilities • New members have a fresh perspective
A Word on Wisdom
• Long-time members –Bring perspective –Valued resources–Informational –Inspirational
Ways to Engage Long-Timers
• Advisory Council• Participate in planning meetings• Act as mentors• Act as trainers
Appreciative leaders are skilled at turning negative issues into
positive questions.
AI Positive Principle
More positive the questions we ask. . . the more positive and enduring change!
Jim Clemmer, The Clemmer Group
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-B2vOmuzOg
3 P’s of Pessimism
• Permanent• Pervasive• Personal
The FlipA simple technique to use in times of negativity.
Move from complaining to brainstorming solutions
The Flip1. Listen Carefully and repeat back
what you hear.2. Ask “What is it that you really
want?”3. Reflect what you heard by
describing what the person wants in a 2-3 word phrase- AFFIRMATIVE!
Let’s Role-play!
What the Individual Will Learn
• What it is they stand for as a leader • What they expect of others• How to communicate what they want, rather
than frustration
Special Thanks to:
• Diana Whitney, Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning Performance and Build a Thriving Organization