09 hr florida john spence the future of leadership
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These are the slides from my August 18th presentation at the HR Florida conference - The Future of LeadershipTRANSCRIPT
The Future of Leadership
Sustainable Competitive Advantages:
Culture of…
Continuous Innovation
Extreme Customer Focus
What is the most important driver of innovation and success for companies?
53% Supportive “team oriented” culture.
21% Committed and passionate top leaders.
13% Clear and measurable goals.
13% Finding and retaining top talent.
150 Senior executives from the Fortune 500
74%88%
23,000,000
Top High-Potential VPs from GE, Microsoft, Verizon, Qualcomm, State Farm, Abbott and Merrill Lynch…
1. Credible
2. Respectful
3. Approachable
4. Team Player
5. Highly Professional
CredibilityComplete honesty and transparency
Impeccable integrity
Knows how to do their job well
A compelling vision for the future
Passion and excitement
RespectfulOpen to the ideas of others
Treats people with dignity
Treats people fairly
“I came to see in my time at IBM, that culture isn't just one aspect of the game –
it is the game.”
Lou V. Gerstner Jr., Former CEO IBM
““A Great Place to Work”A Great Place to Work”From the 100 Best Companies to Work For StudyFrom the 100 Best Companies to Work For Study
FunFunFamilyFamilyFriendsFriends
FairFairFreedomFreedom
Pride Pride PraisePraise
MeaningMeaning
When you boil it all down…
• Community
• Opportunity
• Appreciation
ApproachableGenuine
Open door
Great listener
Appreciative
High EQ
“Do I really have to get along with these idiots?”
Why you need to be an expert at collaboration and teamwork:
• You cannot succeed alone.
• You need a team of the brightest people you can possibly find to help you.
• You need to help the team work extremely well together.
• You need the team to support you with enthusiasm, respect and trust.
• But don’t take my word for it…
Anne MulcahyCEO of Xerox and the third most powerful woman in the world!
• Build a network of great relationships with people who want to see you succeed.
• You don’t have all of the answers, so ask for help and advice from the smartest people you can find.
• Learn to be a learner.
• Listen intently to your employees and to your customers.
What it takes to be a valued member of a team:
Honest, reliable, accountable.
Develops and displays competence.
Proactive – strong sense of urgency
Follows through on commitments.
Deliver required results.
Creative / innovative
Ensures actions are consistent with words.
Stands behind the team and its people.
Is enjoyable to work with.
Communicates and keep everyone informed.
100% accountable
Highly ProfessionalImpressive talent
Self-aware
Always learning & improving
Insightful and innovative
Pro-active
Results Driven
Trustworthy
Competence
RespectDistrust
AffectionTRUST
HIGH
LOW
LOW HIGH
Concern
The mantra of excellent leaders:
I am good at what I do…
and I do it because I care about you!
(High IQ + High EQ)
Leader:Honesty
Competence
Respect
Opportunity
Appreciation
Company:
Community
Respect
Opportunity
Appreciation
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