SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Tribal Leadership
Managing Your Business Success
Research
&
Discovery
Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-
Wright conducted a 10-year study of
corporate level professionals in over two
dozen companies to monitor and establish
common themes. Their research is compiled
in the book Tribal Leadership: Leveraging
Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization.
Tribal Development
There are 5 Stages of Tribal Culture
Each stage progresses to a more developed and effective way of leading a team to success.
Stage 1
Most Professionals Skip
 This tribal mentality is mostly compromised
of negative feelings such as despair,
hostility and a collective belief that “life
sucks.”
 These personality types may create scandals,
are untrustworthy and may even threaten
violence to others.
 Street gangs, organized crime groups and
prisoners/ex-cons represent this tribe facet.
Stage 2
25% of Workplace Tribes
 These people perceive themselves as
victims with a mind-set of “my life sucks.”
 Personalities are apathetic, passively
antagonistic, sarcastic and resistant to
change.
 People in this group are complacent and are
not willing to be progressive. They
complain about their environment and
continue to perpetrate it.
Stage 3
49% of Workplace Tribes
 Focused on personal achievement with a
motto of “I’m great (and you’re not).”
 This personality has to win by
outworking and outthinking their
competition. They hoard information as
a strategy to stay on top.
 Known as lone warriors. They have a
need to be and strive for the best,
sometimes at the expense of others.
Stage 4
Working as a Team
 The transition from “I’m great” to “we’re
great.”
 These people are great team players who
value the development of the group as a
whole. They are loyal, dependable and
good leaders.
 This group cultivates creativity and
innovation. The focus is on team/company
pride and thrives on competition.
Stage 5
Life is Great!
 A rarity among tribes. Characterized by
innocent wonder and a strong belief that
“life is great.”
 Less than 2% of workplace tribal culture.
 These people have noble mindsets that
outrank competitive folly. They are
determined to make a positive global
impact.
How to Develop a Stage 5 Environment
Move Your Group Successfully Through Each Stage
Lead Your Company the Right Way
Toxic Leadership Group Leadership
New Ideas
Enlist Management and Staff
Communication is Key:
 Outline business goals and ask workers if the company is aligned with the vision.
 Review feedback and ask more questions.
 Lead from the inside out by incorporating good ideas, acknowledging who had the idea and build company
comradery by assembling a group of top peer choices.
Internal Employees and External Resources
Internal Employees
• Focus on work-life balance
• Implement committees
• Career Track Programs
• Have an Open Door Policy
External Resources
• Survey company employees
• Work-Related Training and/or
Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Conferences
• Contributions/Charitable
Participation
IMMINENT OBSTACLES
Top Business Challenges:
Advances in Technology
• Technology advancements are being produced faster than in previous years
(Chuang, 2013)
• Skilled laborers are harder to find (Chuang, 2013)
• Understanding new technologies take time and effort
• Finding the right platform for your business industry
Chuang, S. (2013). Essential skills for leadership effectiveness in diverse workplace development. Retrieved from
http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1133&context=ojwed
Stay Fully Committed
Understand There Will Be Mistakes
Be Positive and Progressive
To overcome the Stage 2 culture of resistance you must stay fully committed to the process of
change. When mistakes happen do not revert backward, understanding ahead of time that there will
be obstacles to conquer. Leverage a mishap into an opportunity by updating policy to handle future
incidents strategically and not emotionally. Always stay positive, it sustains an atmosphere of
potential and hope that keeps everyone progressive.
Business Success
Work these principles to develop a company culture that produce success.

More Related Content

What's hot

Git Lab Introduction
Git Lab IntroductionGit Lab Introduction
Git Lab Introduction
Krunal Doshi
 
Patrick Lencioni’s Five Team Dysfunctions
Patrick Lencioni’s Five Team DysfunctionsPatrick Lencioni’s Five Team Dysfunctions
Patrick Lencioni’s Five Team Dysfunctions
Neil Beyersdorf - MSES | CLSSMBB | Prosci OCM
 
Lewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeck
Lewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeckLewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeck
Lewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeck
prugell
 
Team Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
Team Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern SampleTeam Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
Team Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
Andrew Schwartz
 
CHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational Retreat
CHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational RetreatCHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational Retreat
CHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational Retreat
Bernard Moon
 
Four d's of disconnection nonviolent communication
Four d's of disconnection   nonviolent communicationFour d's of disconnection   nonviolent communication
Four d's of disconnection nonviolent communicationNonviolent Communication
 
Team building
Team buildingTeam building
Team building
gaurichauhan Gauri_As
 
The Business of Moving II
The Business of Moving IIThe Business of Moving II
The Business of Moving II
Jonas Altman
 
Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...
Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...
Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...
Switch On | Thrive Your Future
 
The Rocket Games company culture
The Rocket Games company cultureThe Rocket Games company culture
The Rocket Games company culture
Rocket Games
 
Tools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational Change
Tools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational ChangeTools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational Change
Tools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational Change
Jason Little
 
Introdução ao Git
Introdução ao GitIntrodução ao Git
Introdução ao Git
Walmyr Carvalho
 
Corporate Leadership University: A case study
Corporate Leadership University:  A case studyCorporate Leadership University:  A case study
Corporate Leadership University: A case study
Catalyst Consulting South Africa
 
Git challenges
Git challengesGit challenges
Git challenges
Rachel M. Carmena
 
Agile toolbox for nonviolent communication
Agile toolbox for nonviolent communicationAgile toolbox for nonviolent communication
Agile toolbox for nonviolent communication
Flowa Oy
 
Culture
CultureCulture
Culture
Reed Hastings
 
デザイナのためのGit入門
デザイナのためのGit入門デザイナのためのGit入門
デザイナのためのGit入門
dsuke Takaoka
 
Netflix culture deck
Netflix culture deckNetflix culture deck
Netflix culture deck
kevibak
 
Git Branching – the battle of the ages
Git Branching – the battle of the agesGit Branching – the battle of the ages
Git Branching – the battle of the ages
Jasmin Fluri
 
7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge
7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge
7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge
Yogesh Lolge
 

What's hot (20)

Git Lab Introduction
Git Lab IntroductionGit Lab Introduction
Git Lab Introduction
 
Patrick Lencioni’s Five Team Dysfunctions
Patrick Lencioni’s Five Team DysfunctionsPatrick Lencioni’s Five Team Dysfunctions
Patrick Lencioni’s Five Team Dysfunctions
 
Lewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeck
Lewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeckLewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeck
Lewis Deep Democracy Level 1 slidedeck
 
Team Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
Team Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern SampleTeam Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
Team Building PowerPoint PPT Content Modern Sample
 
CHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational Retreat
CHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational RetreatCHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational Retreat
CHANGETHIS True Team Building: More Than a Recreational Retreat
 
Four d's of disconnection nonviolent communication
Four d's of disconnection   nonviolent communicationFour d's of disconnection   nonviolent communication
Four d's of disconnection nonviolent communication
 
Team building
Team buildingTeam building
Team building
 
The Business of Moving II
The Business of Moving IIThe Business of Moving II
The Business of Moving II
 
Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...
Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...
Designing for Co-Creation: 7 Principles & 7 Triggers of an (Open) Innovation ...
 
The Rocket Games company culture
The Rocket Games company cultureThe Rocket Games company culture
The Rocket Games company culture
 
Tools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational Change
Tools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational ChangeTools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational Change
Tools for Making Sense of Complex Organizational Change
 
Introdução ao Git
Introdução ao GitIntrodução ao Git
Introdução ao Git
 
Corporate Leadership University: A case study
Corporate Leadership University:  A case studyCorporate Leadership University:  A case study
Corporate Leadership University: A case study
 
Git challenges
Git challengesGit challenges
Git challenges
 
Agile toolbox for nonviolent communication
Agile toolbox for nonviolent communicationAgile toolbox for nonviolent communication
Agile toolbox for nonviolent communication
 
Culture
CultureCulture
Culture
 
デザイナのためのGit入門
デザイナのためのGit入門デザイナのためのGit入門
デザイナのためのGit入門
 
Netflix culture deck
Netflix culture deckNetflix culture deck
Netflix culture deck
 
Git Branching – the battle of the ages
Git Branching – the battle of the agesGit Branching – the battle of the ages
Git Branching – the battle of the ages
 
7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge
7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge
7 habits in new way by yogesh lolge
 

Similar to 8-2 Tribal Leadership Presentation

2016 AAL Culture Survey
2016 AAL Culture Survey2016 AAL Culture Survey
2016 AAL Culture SurveyRob Nielsen
 
Building The High Road To Greatness
Building The High Road To GreatnessBuilding The High Road To Greatness
Building The High Road To Greatness
Michael Hecker
 
Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)
Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)
Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)
Muawiya Abu Jubain
 
C.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a Manager
C.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a ManagerC.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a Manager
C.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a Manager
Saiff Solutions, Inc.
 
5 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.14
5 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.145 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.14
5 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.14
BizLibrary
 
Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.
Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.
Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.
Gary Coulton
 
Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!
Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!
Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!
Jack Molisani
 
The Leader\'s Journey
The Leader\'s JourneyThe Leader\'s Journey
The Leader\'s Journey
Essential Shift, LLC
 
Randy
RandyRandy
Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...
Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...
Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...
Saiff Solutions, Inc.
 
Management leadership savvy
Management leadership savvyManagement leadership savvy
Management leadership savvy
Adhidaya Sejahtera
 
Developing Powerful Leadership In The Finance Function
Developing Powerful Leadership In The Finance FunctionDeveloping Powerful Leadership In The Finance Function
Developing Powerful Leadership In The Finance Function
Sonny Navaratnam
 
Career development
Career developmentCareer development
Career development
Christal Sanlao
 
Building Global Dexterity on Company Teams
Building Global Dexterity on Company TeamsBuilding Global Dexterity on Company Teams
Building Global Dexterity on Company Teams
Jean AbiNader
 
Internal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to Bat
Internal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to BatInternal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to Bat
Internal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to Bat
Training Industry Conference & Expo
 
High performance teams 18 April 2018
High performance teams 18 April 2018High performance teams 18 April 2018
High performance teams 18 April 2018
Catherine Bendell
 
Identifying and nurturing leadership within the organization
Identifying and nurturing leadership within the organizationIdentifying and nurturing leadership within the organization
Identifying and nurturing leadership within the organizationVeronica Carroll, MBA CFRE
 
Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples
Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples
Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples
Muddassar Awan
 

Similar to 8-2 Tribal Leadership Presentation (20)

2016 AAL Culture Survey
2016 AAL Culture Survey2016 AAL Culture Survey
2016 AAL Culture Survey
 
Building The High Road To Greatness
Building The High Road To GreatnessBuilding The High Road To Greatness
Building The High Road To Greatness
 
Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)
Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)
Leadership That Mysterious Talent (3)
 
Teacher Leaders
Teacher LeadersTeacher Leaders
Teacher Leaders
 
C.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a Manager
C.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a ManagerC.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a Manager
C.A.R.V.E. and S.L.A.P. Your Way to T.H.R.I.V.E. as a Manager
 
5 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.14
5 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.145 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.14
5 Keys to Social Leadership Development - Webinar 08.28.14
 
Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.
Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.
Delivering high performance through inclusive leadership.
 
Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!
Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!
Cynthia Curie: All for One and One for All!
 
The Leader\'s Journey
The Leader\'s JourneyThe Leader\'s Journey
The Leader\'s Journey
 
Randy
RandyRandy
Randy
 
Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...
Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...
Encore Session - Motivate and Empower Globally-Competitive Teams of Content P...
 
Management leadership savvy
Management leadership savvyManagement leadership savvy
Management leadership savvy
 
Developing Powerful Leadership In The Finance Function
Developing Powerful Leadership In The Finance FunctionDeveloping Powerful Leadership In The Finance Function
Developing Powerful Leadership In The Finance Function
 
Career development
Career developmentCareer development
Career development
 
Building Global Dexterity on Company Teams
Building Global Dexterity on Company TeamsBuilding Global Dexterity on Company Teams
Building Global Dexterity on Company Teams
 
Internal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to Bat
Internal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to BatInternal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to Bat
Internal Bench Strength: Who's Up Next to Bat
 
High performance teams 18 April 2018
High performance teams 18 April 2018High performance teams 18 April 2018
High performance teams 18 April 2018
 
Identifying and nurturing leadership within the organization
Identifying and nurturing leadership within the organizationIdentifying and nurturing leadership within the organization
Identifying and nurturing leadership within the organization
 
Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples
Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples
Leadership and 7 habits of highly affected peoples
 
building sustainable teams - a model
building sustainable teams - a modelbuilding sustainable teams - a model
building sustainable teams - a model
 

8-2 Tribal Leadership Presentation

  • 2. Research & Discovery Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer- Wright conducted a 10-year study of corporate level professionals in over two dozen companies to monitor and establish common themes. Their research is compiled in the book Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization.
  • 4. There are 5 Stages of Tribal Culture Each stage progresses to a more developed and effective way of leading a team to success.
  • 5. Stage 1 Most Professionals Skip  This tribal mentality is mostly compromised of negative feelings such as despair, hostility and a collective belief that “life sucks.”  These personality types may create scandals, are untrustworthy and may even threaten violence to others.  Street gangs, organized crime groups and prisoners/ex-cons represent this tribe facet.
  • 6. Stage 2 25% of Workplace Tribes  These people perceive themselves as victims with a mind-set of “my life sucks.”  Personalities are apathetic, passively antagonistic, sarcastic and resistant to change.  People in this group are complacent and are not willing to be progressive. They complain about their environment and continue to perpetrate it.
  • 7. Stage 3 49% of Workplace Tribes  Focused on personal achievement with a motto of “I’m great (and you’re not).”  This personality has to win by outworking and outthinking their competition. They hoard information as a strategy to stay on top.  Known as lone warriors. They have a need to be and strive for the best, sometimes at the expense of others.
  • 8. Stage 4 Working as a Team  The transition from “I’m great” to “we’re great.”  These people are great team players who value the development of the group as a whole. They are loyal, dependable and good leaders.  This group cultivates creativity and innovation. The focus is on team/company pride and thrives on competition.
  • 9. Stage 5 Life is Great!  A rarity among tribes. Characterized by innocent wonder and a strong belief that “life is great.”  Less than 2% of workplace tribal culture.  These people have noble mindsets that outrank competitive folly. They are determined to make a positive global impact.
  • 10. How to Develop a Stage 5 Environment Move Your Group Successfully Through Each Stage
  • 11. Lead Your Company the Right Way Toxic Leadership Group Leadership
  • 12. New Ideas Enlist Management and Staff Communication is Key:  Outline business goals and ask workers if the company is aligned with the vision.  Review feedback and ask more questions.  Lead from the inside out by incorporating good ideas, acknowledging who had the idea and build company comradery by assembling a group of top peer choices.
  • 13. Internal Employees and External Resources Internal Employees • Focus on work-life balance • Implement committees • Career Track Programs • Have an Open Door Policy External Resources • Survey company employees • Work-Related Training and/or Tuition Reimbursement • Leadership Conferences • Contributions/Charitable Participation
  • 15. Top Business Challenges: Advances in Technology • Technology advancements are being produced faster than in previous years (Chuang, 2013) • Skilled laborers are harder to find (Chuang, 2013) • Understanding new technologies take time and effort • Finding the right platform for your business industry Chuang, S. (2013). Essential skills for leadership effectiveness in diverse workplace development. Retrieved from http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1133&context=ojwed
  • 16. Stay Fully Committed Understand There Will Be Mistakes Be Positive and Progressive To overcome the Stage 2 culture of resistance you must stay fully committed to the process of change. When mistakes happen do not revert backward, understanding ahead of time that there will be obstacles to conquer. Leverage a mishap into an opportunity by updating policy to handle future incidents strategically and not emotionally. Always stay positive, it sustains an atmosphere of potential and hope that keeps everyone progressive.
  • 17. Business Success Work these principles to develop a company culture that produce success.