Dr. Kevin LordonHebei University

China PLClordon@calu.edu

LeadershipFinish this sentence.

Leadership is…….

Leadership is InfluenceEveryone influences someone.We never know who or how much we

influence.The best investment in the future is a proper

influence today.Influence is a skill that can be developed.

What does this look like as a teacher?

Ladder of LeadershipLevel 1: PositionLevel 2: PermissionLevel 3: ProductionLevel 4: People DevelopmentLevel 5: Personhood

Level 1 Position-RightsTo be successful:Know the job description.Know the history of the organizationAccept responsibilityPerform with consistent excellenceDo more that expectedOffer ideas for change and improvement

Level 2 Permission RelationshipsTo be successfulLove the peopleSee through other people’s eyesLove people more than proceduresDo “win-win” or don’t do itInclude others in the journeyDeal wisely with difficult people

Level 3 Production-ResultsTo be successful:Initiate and be responsible for improvementDevelop and follow a purpose statementDevelop accountability for resultsKnow and do things that bring high returnCommunicate the purpose statement to allMake difficult decisions that have impactBecome a change agent

Level 4 People Development-ReproductionTo be successful:Realize people are your most valuable itemPrioritize people developmentModel expected actionsFocus on 20%Expose key leaders to growth opportunitiesSurround yourself with a core group

Level 5 Personhood-RespectTo be successful:Followers are loyal and sacrificialYou continue to mold leadersJoy comes from others success

Climbing the Steps of LeadershipThe higher you go, the longer it takes.The higher you go, the higher the level of

commitment.The higher you go, the easier it is to lead.The higher you go, the greater the growth.

Leadership Key IntegrityIntegrity:- is not what we do as

much as who we are.- builds trust.- has high influence

value.- facilitates high

standards.

- results in a solid reputation, not just image.

- Means living it myself before leading others.

- is a hard-won achievement.

Leadership Key PrioritiesThe Pareto Principle:

20% of your priorities will give you 80% of your production IF you spend your time, energy, money, and personnel on the top 20% of your priorities.

*It’s not how hard your work; it’s how smart you work.*

Leadership Key Problem-Solving1. Identify the Problem2. Prioritize the Problem3. Define the Problem

- Ask the right questions.- Talk to the right people.- Get the hard facts. - Get involved in the process.