how to be a great leader: 5 key attributes
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Most organizations have enjoyed lower turnover over the last several quarters, yet retention is still top of mind as the economic recovery continues. “Great leaders keep great people” is an easy idea to agree on, but how to identify and develop great leaders is a difficult question to answer. Join us for this webinar sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand to hear some solutions from Hal Adler. He will lead a discussion on the five specific attributes that differentiate great leaders from the rest: self-awareness, bravery, kindness, innovation and inspiration. Other discussion topics include best practices and case studies that:• Reinforce the business case for developing great leaders.• Provide a framework for recognizing great leaders.• Identify simple behavioral shifts that can create important organizational changes.TRANSCRIPT
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The 5 Attributes of Great Leaders
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Speaker: Hal AdlerFounder and CEOLeadership Landing
Moderator: Daniel MargolisManaging EditorTalent Management magazine
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Daniel MargolisManaging EditorTalent Management magazine
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Hal AdlerFounder and CEOLeadership Landing
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Hal Adler, PresidentMay 5th, 2011
The 5 Attributes of Great Leaders
The 5 Attributes of Great Leaders
Examples, stories and best practices
The business case for change
Developing great leaders
Simple shifts= major impact
What we’ll cover
Attributes Description
Self-AwarenessLeads with a clear sense of identity, a clear sense of purpose, and a distinct, consistent way of interacting with others
BraveryWilling to take measured risk based on data and personal beliefs for the betterment of the organization and/or the people in it
Kindness
Exhibits and can receive empathy and compassion, and integrates the needs of the business with the needs of team members and colleagues
InnovationBrings a creative, daring and productive approach to solving organizational challenges
InspirationShares excitement and enthusiasm for the organization’s vision in a way that unites and aligns people
The 5 Attributes of Great Leaders
• Leads with a clear sense of identity, a clear sense of purpose, and a distinct, consistent way of interacting with others
– Pfizer: Henry McKinnell – Medtronic: Bill George
• “Communicates with a clear, well articulated point of view”
• “Works in a mindful, fully conscious manner”
Self-Awareness
Willing to take measured risk based on data and personal beliefs for the betterment of the organization and/or the people in it
– Goldcorp: The Goldcorp Challenge– Whole Foods: Salary disclosure
• “Is willing to be a sole champion of an idea of merit”• “Is ready to take risks in order to develop him/herself
professionally”
Bravery
Exhibits and can receive empathy and compassion, and integrates the needs of the business with the needs of team members and colleagues
– American Express: To forgive is…. – Men’s Warehouse: George Zimmer guarantees it
“Takes a real interest in the personal and professional lives of others”
“Prioritizes relationships in order to achieve effective teamwork”
Kindness
Brings a creative, daring and productive approach to solving organizational challenges
– SEI: Organized chaos– Whole Foods: Bottoms up
“Encourages new, untested ideas from others”“Understands the change management process and
overcomes resistance to innovation”“Has high tolerance for ambiguity and change”
Innovation
Shares excitement and enthusiasm for the organization’s vision in a way that unites and aligns people
– Salesforce.com: Marc Benioff– Southwest: Freedom Fighters Unite
“Creates and communicates a compelling vision for the future”
“Insures the alignment of individual, team and organizational goals”
Inspiration
• 100 Best Corporate Citizens• 100 Best Companies to Work• American Express forgiveness training• The Methodist Hospital
The Business Case for Awakening
• Simple shifts= major impact – Meditate for 10 mins before work (and tell a friend)– Start integrating the language of the vision/values– Begin to consider the full experience of a peer,
boss, or direct report as you interact with them– Try to let go of held over frustrations or stress and
allow the day to unfold without influence– Surrender to the events that unfold by withholding
judgment– Be patient and forgiving with yourself and others– Take a walk
Your role as a steward of Great Leadership
“We are all spiritual beings, composed of minds,
bodies and a spiritual side. To unleash the whole
capability of the individual - mind, body and spirit -
gives enormous power to the organization. It truly
empowers members of the organization to devote their
entire beings to the ultimate purpose for which the
organization exists, which is to serve others.”
Bill George, retired CEO, Medtronic
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Hal Adler
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