lessons in leadership

Lessons in Leadership

Craig Stewart

• What is the difference between management and leadership?

• Is there such a thing as a blue print for leadership?

• How can we apply some of these concepts to IS?

"It's the products. The products SUCK. There is no sex in them any more."

Leadership demands...

Hard Decisions

Leadership requires...

‘Knowing Thyself’

‘Knowing Thyself’

Leadership requires...

CLEAR Goals

CLEAR Goals

Leadership requires... Hiring the right people...

“Picking the right person…(is) not an easy task. It’s not hard, of course, to find smart people, among them individuals who have impressive…records. But there is far more to successful long term investing than brains and performance… We need someone genetically programmed to recognize and avoid serious risks, including those never before encountered…Temperament is also important. Independent thinking, emotional stability, and a keen understanding of both human and institutional behavior are vital to long-term investment success. I’ve seen a lot of very smart people who have lacked these virtues.” Buffett, 2006.

Leadership requires.... Hiring the right people... AND creating a culture where they can thrive...

Personal Accountability

“Though our corporate performance last year was satisfactory, my performance was anything but. I

manage most of Berkshires equity portfolio, and my results were poor, just as they have been for several

years.” – 2001 Letter

Customer Focus

Customer Focus

“if we treat our customers with indifference or

tolerate bloat, our businesses will wither and die”

Blueprint for leadership?

Thank you