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Clay Staires | Why Leaders Fail
The document outlines the challenges leaders face, including feeling overwhelmed and inadequate in their leadership capabilities, with statistics indicating a lack of confidence and engagement among employees. It emphasizes the need for a leadership mindset, team building, and effective management strategies to foster better performance and productivity in organizations. The author, Clay Staires, offers actionable steps and resources to help leaders improve their effectiveness and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their roles.
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Clay Staires | Why Leaders Fail
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- 2. • Played forBarry Switzer at OU… back in the day! • High School Teacher For 15 Years • 1998 Teacher of the Year • 1999, 2000, 2001 Missouri State Coach of the Year • Executive Director for 10 years at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch • Thrive15 Mentor and #1 Rated Motivational Speaker in Oklahoma • Entertainer, Educator and Trainer of Choice for Americas leading companies including, McDonalds, Chick-fil-a, Farmers Insurance, Holiday Inn Hotels, Oral Roberts University, Oklahoma State University, Gateway Mortgage, Skill and Knowledge without Character and Mindset…
- 4. WE HELP PEOPLELIVE BETTER LIVES BY EXPANDING THEIR CAPACITY TO PROCESS COMPLEXITY WE HELP TEAMS INCREASE PRODUCTION THROUGH EMBRACING UNITY WE HELP BUSINESSES SUCCEED THROUGH INCREASED FOCUS AND ORGANIZATION
- 6. 86% of businessand HR leaders believe they do not have an adequate leadership pipeline. Forbes, March 15, 2014 61% of leaders reported feeling overwhelmed by complexity. Lumesse, 2014 52% of C-Level Leaders do not think their direct reports have the skills to assume greater leadership roles in the company. Deloitte Survey, Oct 2014 78% of employees disengaged at work. Gallup Poll, January 2014
- 7. 1. Your LevelOf Leadership Confidence In Your Position 1. Your Ability To Lead Well Under Pressure 1. Your Belief That Your Leadership Skill Can Improve (and needs to) Rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest in the following 3 areas: What topic would you like to know more about? • Leadership • Team Building • Business Development
- 8. The $100,000 Hourof Power?According to research conducted by the Harvard Business School (documented in the book, The Service Profit Chain) a 5% increase in customer loyalty could produce profit increase from 25% to 85%.
- 9. TODAY’S “4” GOALS 1.Identify Why Leaders Get Overwhelmed! 2. Identify TWO ENEMIES of LEADERSHIP 3. Equip You With 2 Specific Action Steps And One New Mindset To Improve Your LEADERSHIP 4. Provide You With Ongoing Support I’m A Leader Talking To Leaders And I Don’t Have Much Time! “Our Leadership Is Failing! From Business to Government to Education to Media to Church to Family… Leaders MUST Show Up and Step up.” Clay Staires, a guy that knows about failure as a leader
- 10. My Commitment To YOU!Teacheveryone here at least ONE “Power LEADERSHIP Move” that can take your Team/Business from good to EXCEPTIONAL! “I just can’t keep running my business like this. I’m so tired.” Doug, A Very Tired Business Owner “Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital was coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a common goal.”
- 11. Your Commitment To YOURSELF… “Knowledge without Applicationis Meaningless.” Thomas Edison A.Take notes B.Look for 3 Action Steps C.Guard Against The Four Words of Doom! THUMB WAR!
- 12. N o te s “Procrastination Kills Motivation.” Clay Clark “Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” Jim Rohn Be creative. Use unconventional thinking. And have the guts to carry it out.” Lee Iaccoca To o l s/ N e e d e d R e s o u r c e s Yo u r 3 P o w e r M o v e s ! _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Growing Success Through Growing People P O T E N T IA L E X C U S E S T H A T W IL L S T O P YO U ! www.claystaires.com 918-798-0852 clay@claystaires.com Because even Michael Jordan needed a coach before he could win.Q u e s t io n s ? It’s Time For You To Be A CHAMPION! “If you want IT to be better YOU have to be better.” Lee Cockerell, VP of Disney Hotels and Resorts
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- 14. The Making OfA Leadership Mindset (A Story) 1. THE WORKER! “There’s no substitute for Hard Work.” Thomas Edison “I thought I was a strong leader. After spending just a month with Clay, I realize I was a strong WORKER that struggled with LEADERSHIP.” Ann, An Overwhelmed Business Owner “Someone has to do it.” “If you want it done right…” “It’s common sense…” “Move out of the way and let…” ISOLATED
- 15. 2. THE TEAM BUILDER•Able to SEE problems and SOLVE them! • Connect Solutions to Problems • Builds Relationships! • Creates A Team! BUILD WINNING TEAMS “Only 10% of people have a LEARNING MINDSET. The other 90% will only learn if they are forced.” HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW “The two main problems we have are too much to do and not enough time.” Ann, overworked business owner Jeff Bezos Founder & CEO, Amazon
- 16. 3. THE MANAGER “Efficiencyis doing things right; effectiveness is doing RIGHT THINGS.” 80% of 30-44 year olds find it very annoying when a manager doesn’t trust or empower them.” Entrepreneur Magazine • Able to delegate tasks to others to increase production! • Develops Systems to maintain consistency • Implements Plans • Confronts deviation from the plan They Oversee Accountable Production From Others Solving the Micro- Management issue!
- 17. 4. THE LEADER •Inspiring • Respected • Confident Plan of Action Passionately Leads ACTION To Fulfill the VISION! “Vision without Administration is Hallucination.” Said The Preacher From The Pulpit 48 Percent of workers that said they felt inspired by their Manager to do their best work.
- 18. How Do YouRespond To Pressure? The Worker - Isolate The Strategist – Gather A Team The Manager – Develop Systems The Leader – Inspire Action What are you hearing so far? Can you relate to Ann?
- 19. The 4 LeadershipExpression How You Are Aligned?
- 20. Manage Rules Systems No Surprises Efficiency Maintain Consistency Spreadsheets Checklists Measure “I giveanswers.” Organizing and Structuring Processes Into Consistent, Measureable Systems
- 21. Develop Teach Train Enlarge Map Out Increase Grow Change Together Intentionally strengtheningyour peoples capacity to grow and contribute. Team “I give guidance.”
- 22. Care Sympathy Repair Consider Share Concern Listen Meet needs Safety Watchingover and responding to the needs of your people. Nurture “I give understanding.”
- 23. Lead Guide Take Responsibility Align Pioneer Direct Inspire In Charge Command Intentionallyinfluencing and enabling people to accomplish a goal. In Front “I give direction.”
- 24. The 4 LeadershipExpression STRENGTH (Develop) STRETCH (Develop) STRUGGLE (Delegate)
- 25. “Forget about workingon your weaknesses. Play to your strength.” Forbes Magazine, Paul Brown, 7/10/13 “Your weakness will never develop, while your strengths will develop infinitely.” Jim Clifton, GALLUP Chairman & CEO “A person can perform only from strength. One cannot build performance on weakness.” Peter Drucker, Management Yoda
- 26. The Enemies of GreatLeadership “Before we started with Clay, I was a business owner spending over 40 hours each week doing minimum wage work. Clay has helped me cut that down to 15! I have found an extra 25 hours a week to Ann, The Overcoming Business Owner “Nothing Grows Until YOU do.” Lee Cockerell, Disney Resorts Mindset & Misalignment
- 28. $15 Book -$5 Goes To Support The Mentoring Project
- 29. HOW DO ISTART THRIVING? Move beyond surviving. 1. Go to Thrive15.com 2. Enter the promo code: delta 3. Receive a 7 day free trial and a copy of my newest book with your first month’s subscription. TEACHER 30
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- 32. ACTION STEPS! 1. GrowingIn My Leadership Mindset. 2. Identify The Mindsets On My Team. 3. Read A Book On My Leadership Expression. 4. Share These Expressions With My Team. 5. Do The Thumb War In Our Next Team Meeting! 6. Get The Book! Share With Your Team!
- 33. The ACTION STEP: •It Just Takes 5% Increase To Produce 25% to 85% More Profit!! Discipline Direction Discipleship Definition of “Excuse”
- 34. “Your life gets betterwhen you do!” So Go… Live A Better Life & Make A Bigger Paycheck!
- 35. THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME! ClayStaires Coach, Speaker, Author 918-798-0852 www.claystaires.com
Editor's Notes
- #2 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- Thank You… Appreciate the Event Planner “Like a Fat Kid at a Salad Bar”
- #3 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- I had the skills and knowledge… led to competition. I lacked the character and mindset that leads to cooperation
- #4 These are my new friends! My Pack!
- #5 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) -----
- #6 And today I get to talk to you about my favorite topic… Leadership! Specifically about Why Leaders Fail! What?
- #7 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- You see this gets my attention! Over half of our leaders feel overwhelmed! It’s hard to be aggressive when your confused!
- #8 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- So lets take a moment to rate yourself? I like to learn about my audiences…
- #9 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- How many of you would get in line to buy a product that could almost guarantee 25% to 85% increased profits this year??
- #10 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- There’s a lot I’m not going to say. There’s a lot of ways I’m not going to say what I am going to say! Let’s get after it!
- #11 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- What’s going to be your Move??
- #12 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- Do The Thumb War!
- #13 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- On The Table
- #14 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- Here we go! Are you READY? Text me if you need!
- #15 ----- Meeting Notes (11/17/14 21:16) ----- Let me tell you a story… I first met Ann when she asked for some marriage counseling Can you relate to the Hamster Wheel?
- #16 Jeff Bezos, 1994, cross country drive, in his garage, rapid growth of internet sales because of no sales tax! He made the connection!! Now his personal wealth is at 27 Billion! Ann’s two problems had only one answer… WORK HARDER AND LONGER!
- #17 Ann was running so fast, she didn’t have time to delegate anything! I don’t have time to train anyone! I don’t want to have to look over their shoulder all the time! Her company kept growing… she must be doing something right!
- #18 Ann couldn’t grow anymore because she couldn’t see anymore! She was worn out. Her husband was worn out. Her one employee was worn out! They were just about to quit!
- #19 STOP! What are you hearing so far? Share with others! Do you know of anyone that can relate to Ann?
- #20 You see, Ann leadership expression is Care Giving! She also had some Manager in her to stay organized. But she lacked skill as a Leader and Developer and therefore her company was handicapped.
- #21 You see, Ann leadership expression is Care Giving! She also had some Manager in her to stay organized. But she lacked skill as a Leader and Developer and therefore her company was handicapped.
- #22 You see, Ann leadership expression is Care Giving! She also had some Manager in her to stay organized. But she lacked skill as a Leader and Developer and therefore her company was handicapped.
- #23 You see, Ann leadership expression is Care Giving! She also had some Manager in her to stay organized. But she lacked skill as a Leader and Developer and therefore her company was handicapped.
- #24 You see, Ann leadership expression is Care Giving! She also had some Manager in her to stay organized. But she lacked skill as a Leader and Developer and therefore her company was handicapped.
- #25 You see, Ann leadership expression is Care Giving! She also had some Manager in her to stay organized. But she lacked skill as a Leader and Developer and therefore her company was handicapped.
- #26 You see, Ann leadership expression is Care Giving! She also had some Manager in her to stay organized. But she lacked skill as a Leader and Developer and therefore her company was handicapped.
- #27 After only two months, Ann has moved from a 4 to a 9 on FEELING IN CONTROL OF HER COMPANY! From a 3 to an 8 on her hope for the future of her company! The Phones are no longer a problem! She has disciplined boundaries and it has GIVEN HER CONTROL!! Her husband is no longer working for her!
- #29 Can you imagine being able to free up 25 hours a week at your job? What difference would that make in your productivity? Take Up Survey and Eval! Book Available for a resource… Great Holiday Gift! Just $10. If you need help with Systems, Let’s talk!! It will change everything!!
- #30 Can you imagine being able to free up 25 hours a week at your job? What difference would that make in your productivity? Take Up Survey and Eval! Book Available for a resource… Great Holiday Gift! Just $10. If you need help with Systems, Let’s talk!! It will change everything!!
- #31 Can you imagine being able to free up 25 hours a week at your job? What difference would that make in your productivity? Take Up Survey and Eval! Book Available for a resource… Great Holiday Gift! Just $10. If you need help with Systems, Let’s talk!! It will change everything!!
- #32 Call To Action!