The Transforming The Transforming LeaderLeader

C. Dean Pielstick, Ed.D.C. Dean Pielstick, Ed.D.© 1998© 1998

Management

vs.

Leadership

ManagementManagementPlanning, budgeting,

organizing, and controlling some activity through the use of (more or less) scientific techniques and formal authority

- John Kotter

LeadershipLeadershipThe process of persuasion or

example by which an individual (or leadership team) induces a group to pursue objectives held by the leader or shared by the leader and his or her followers

- John Gardner

Dilemma IDilemma I

Leadership as a

phenomenon

vs.

Position of leadership

Dilemma IIDilemma II

Formal

vs.

Informal Leadership

Dilemma IIIDilemma III Use of Power

vs.

Leadership

PowerPowerLegitimate (or position)CoerciveRewardExpertReferent

Dilemma IVDilemma IV Charisma

vs.

Leadership

Other DefinitionsOther Definitions

Management is the efficiency of climbing the ladder;

Leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall

Peter Drucker

Management is doing things right;

Leadership is doing the right thing

Warren Bennis & Burt Nanus

When persons with visionWhen persons with vision mobilize resources mobilize resources

so as to arouse, engage and satisfy so as to arouse, engage and satisfy the motives of the the motives of the

followersfollowers

James MacGregor BurnsJames MacGregor Burns

Transactional Transactional Leadership Leadership

To create an economic, political or

psychological exchange to achieve a goal and meet needs

ActionsActionsReciprocityNetworkingCoalition buildingEncouragementTeam building

Transformational Transformational LeadershipLeadership

To engage each other to higher levels of motivation and morality,

having a transforming effect on both;

instilling purpose

LeadingLeading

Leading is engaging others to collectively achieve a shared vision of high moral purpose for the common good.

Research FindingsResearch FindingsShared VisionCommunicationRelationshipsCultureGuidanceCharacter

Research FindingsResearch FindingsShared VisionCommunicationRelationshipsCultureGuidanceCharacter

Characteristics of an Characteristics of an Admired LeaderAdmired Leader

1. Honesty & Integrity (87%)

2. Visionary (71%)

3. Inspiring (68%)

4. Competent (58%)

Jim Kouzes & Barry Posner

CredibilityCredibility

TrustworthyExpertiseDynamism

The difference?The difference?Integrity - TrustworthyInspiring - DynamismCompetent - Expertise

VISIONARY

VISIONVISION

Distinguishes leaders from other credible people

Jim Kouzes

Why?Why? Attracts commitment and

energizes people Creates meaning in workers’ lives Establishes a standard of

excellence Bridges the present and the

future

SharedShared Vision... Vision...To engage each other to higher levels of

motivation and morality, having a transforming effect on both; instilling purpose

MoralityMoralityValuesPrinciplesEthics

Doing the right thing

PurposeSomething bigger than yourself

This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one...

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as I live it is my privilege--my privilege to do for it whatever I can...

Life is no brief candle to me; it is a sort of splendid torch which I’ve got a hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.

George Bernard Shaw

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least

Goethe

Research FindingsResearch FindingsShared VisionCommunicationRelationshipsCultureGuidanceCharacter

CommunicationCommunicationListenArticulateUse metaphors, stories...DialogueWrittenNon-verbal

Research FindingsResearch FindingsShared VisionCommunicationRelationshipsCultureGuidanceCharacter

RelationshipsRelationships Interactive, shared, collaborative, engaged Trusting, caring, responsive, challenging,

risk-taking, supportive, forgiving Participatory decision-making, consensus

building, managing conflictCHARISMA!???

Research FindingsResearch FindingsShared VisionCommunicationRelationshipsCultureGuidanceCharacter

CultureCultureShared Values and Beliefs

Treat everyone with dignity and respect

Honesty and integrity Fairness and justice Service Excellence

Continued...Continued...Means of Shaping Culture

Metaphors, stories, rituals, myths Ceremonies, celebrations Symbolism

Research FindingsResearch FindingsShared VisionCommunicationRelationshipsCultureGuidanceCharacter

GuidanceGuidanceBuild TrustTeachLifelong LearningServiceSymbolic Actions

Continued...Continued...Strategic PlanningRisk TakingTeam BuildingQuality/Excellence

EXCELLENCE can be EXCELLENCE can be attained if you...attained if you...

Care more than others think is wise Risk more than others think is safe

Dream more than others think is practical Expect more than others think is possible

Research FindingsResearch FindingsShared VisionCommunicationRelationshipsCultureGuidanceCharacter

CharacterCharacterPrinciple-Centered

Treat everyone with dignity and respect

Honesty and integrity Fairness and justice Humility

Continued...Continued...Higher purposeSelf-confidenceEmpowermentPassion for servingDisenchanted with status quo

Continued...Continued...IntelligenceCognitive complexityExpertiseSystemic perspectiveUnbiased

Continued...Continued...Positive AttitudePersonableEnergyResourcefulGivingSense of humor

The most lasting and pervasive leadership of all is intangible and non-institutional. It is the leadership of influence fostered by ideas embodied in social or religious or artistic movements, in books, in great seminal documents, in the memory of great lives greatly lived. James MacGregor Burns

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.

Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

What you can do...What you can do...Daily-behavior checklistVolunteerNew activitiesMentorTeach othersNetworkShadow a leader

Continued...Continued...Internship or sabbaticalStudy leadershipStudy leadersWrite about leader or leadershipKeep a journalAdditional training

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