Intro thoughts

1. Introduction to Leadership
Some Preliminary thoughts

2. Ethical Basis of Leadership
Principles from Greco-Roman Philosophies
 Honesty
 Integrity
 Fairness
 Justice
 Compassion

3. Leadership Characteristics -1
 Emotional Intelligence
 Self-awareness
 Interpersonal skills
 Negotiation skill
 Listening skill
 Intellectual Intelligence
 Cognitive ability
 Knowledge
 Judgment, Decisiveness
SOURCE: The Leadership Experience, Richard Deft, 2nd Addition

4. Leadership Characteristics - 2
 Personality
 Authenticity
 Confidence
 Ethics and Values
 Enthusiasm
 Work Ethic
 Drive
 Desire to excel
 Responsibility
 Persistence
 Tenacity
SOURCE: The Leadership Experience, Richard Deft, 2nd Addition

5. Leadership Characteristics - 3
 Social Background
 Education
 Mobility
 Physicality
 Health
 Energy
 Stamina
SOURCE: The Leadership Experience, Richard Deft, 2nd Addition

6. Company Leadership Survey
1997 Study*
̶ 50% of respondents rated own company leadership
strengths as excellent or good.
By 2001
̶ Only 33% rated own company’s leadership strengths as
excellent or good.
50% reported a major priority
̶ developing future leaders
*1997 Conference Board Study

7. *1997 Conference Board Study
Strategist
Change Master
Relationship Master
Talent Developer
Critical Leadership
Competencies to
Succeed by 2010*
Globalization
Technology
Performance
Customers
Structure
Employees
Demographics
Hyper Competition