A concise summary presentation I put together and delivered in 2005/2006 at Aramco of the most prevailing leadership books/schools then. I recently updated it with the Leadership Challenge material. The slides are only bullet points, but I delivered the detailed talk in person.

1. Designed and delivered by:
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4. 1. Leadership is learned. 6. Unity is forged,
2. Leadership opportunities not forced.
are everywhere. 7. You cannot lead
3. Leadership is a through someone
relationship. else’s value or
4. Be able to see a situation words.
from someone else’s 8. Practice what you
point of view. preach.
5. Credibility is the 9. The best leaders
foundation of are the ones that
leadership. Do what you are willing to
say you will do. learn. Leadership
6. Leaders have strong is learning by
beliefs about matters of doing, you try, fail
principles and a clear set and learn.
of values.

5. Three core people conditions:
Competent & Focused & Confident
The one core job of managers:
To turn talent into performance (They start with
people)
What three things to know about staff:
Strengths/Weaknesses & Trigger Points & Learning
Styles
Three Learning Styles:
Analyzing & Doing & Watching
Discover uniqueness:
Best day ever ? Worst day ever? Best manager
Relationship? Best Recognition ? When learned the
most?
The core job of leaders:
To rally people to a better future (they start with
the future)
Power questions
Who do we serve? What are our strengths? What are
our scores? What actions can we take today? What are

6. PAST PRESENT FUTURE
PAST FUTURE PRESENT

8. Team’s Dysfunctions Leader’s Role
Inattention to RESULTS Build Shared Vision
Avoidance of ACCOUNTABILITY Confront Difficult
Issues
Lack of COMMITMENT Force Clarity &
Closure
Fear of CONFLICT Demand Debate
Absence of TRUST Be vulnerable

9. THE SECRET BLEND FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Leadership
Integrity
Trust

10. Partnership
The key to effective leadership is the
relationship you build with your team
Sharing the big picture puts everyone on the
same page
It is easier to get up the hill when you climb
it together!
Affirmation
Praise is the easiest way to let people know
that they are appreciated – Each of us has
the power to recognize the goodness in others
You will go a lot further if you stop to refuel!

11. Perfecting the blend