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- 2. LEADERSHIP RYLA Cayman Islands August 2015 David Kirkaldy
- 3. WHO IS THIS GUY? I’m 47, and I came to Cayman when I was 2 Married with two kids, Ryan & Taylor I embarrass my kids daily Past President of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Past President of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Owner of Massive Equipment Rental
- 4. What defines a leader ? integrity dedication humility generosity openness creativity fairness assertiveness humor character charisma communication competence courage discernment focus initiative listens attitude responsibility relationships vision teachability self-control
- 5. Dictionary definition … 1. The position or function of a leader, a person who guides. 2. The ability to lead. 3. An act or instance of leading; guidance; direction. 4. The leaders of a group.
- 6. Is the dictionary helpful? Not so much!
- 7. Alternative definition … Leadership is a process of social influence which maximizes efforts of others towards achievement of a goal. KEVIN KRUSE - Author
- 8. So, what is this "lead" thing? Show the way Guide Influence Shape opinion
- 9. Are all leaders alike?
- 10. Are all leaders successful right away?
- 12. • Struggled in school • Failed sixth grade. • Initially a political failure. Defeated in every election for public office until he finally became the Prime Minister at the age of 62. • "We shall never surrender."
- 14. • He went to war a captain & returned a private • He started numerous business that ultimately failed • Defeated in most runs he made for public office • "Be sure to plant your feet in the right place, then stand firm."
- 15. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
- 17. • Cut from his high school team • Missed more than 9,000 shots • Lost almost 300 games • "I have failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed."
- 18. MICHAEL JORDAN
- 19. • Born to humble circumstances • Father was a preacher, mother was a teacher • Arrested 30 times • "I have a dream.”
- 21. There are many other leaders I could have chosen.
- 22. STEVE JOBS
- 24. YODA
- 25. What is the leadership success formula?
- 26. THERE IS NONE
- 27. • Leadership is different for different people, different companies and different situations • What works for one may not probably will not work for another • Leaders can be REALLY BAD PEOPLE • Leadership IS NOT management!
- 28. SETH GODIN
- 29. SETH GODIN
- 30. MANAGEMENT Managers get employees to do what they did yesterday, a little faster and cheaper. Managers want authority.
- 31. LEADERSHIP Leaders know where they want to go, but they understand that they can't get there without giving those they lead the tools to make something happen. LEADERS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY Leaders are scarce and more valuable.
- 32. NO ONE FORMULA TO LEADERSHIP SUCCESS integrity dedication humility generosity openness creativity fairness assertiveness humour character charisma communication competence courage discernment focus initiative listens attitude responsibility relationships vision teachability self-control
- 33. SOME ELEMENTS OF LEADERSHIP SUCCESS integrity dedication humility generosity openness creativity fairness assertiveness humor character charisma communication competence courage discernment focus initiative listens attitude responsibility relationships vision teachability self-control
- 34. VISION
- 35. VISION Vision is everything for a leader Find your vision! then Stop at nothing! to Achieve it!
- 36. FINAL THOUGHTS Keep learning Read everything you can Attend courses Update your skills Speak in public Get involved Volunteer SAY YES!