Friday, March 25, 2011
Your PLP's
Okay, I hope you are still thinking about your Personal Leadership Philosophy and what it contains. It should be coming into clearer view for you. Use this space to share what is in yours and why. The next step with the PLP is to go share it with someone and get feedback. If you feel like yours is ready for prime time then go talk to others about it and get some feedback. You can share the stories here.
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My table-mates were instrumental in helping to shape my first draft PLP statement (Michelle, Sarah, and Gingy). I have not tested it on anyone yet, but will post it first. It is too long. Any help in shortening it would be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAll individuals, groups, and organizations have the capacity for greatness. Individuals and groups contribute the most to an organization when there is a balance between freedom and accountability and where communication lines are structured, yet flexible. A leader identifies, fosters, and communicates the capacity for greatness of the individuals, groups, and the whole organization.
Note:I "stole the freedom and accountability" from Sarah. She was able to better articulate what I was struggling to say at our last session.
First draft of my PLP statement:
ReplyDeleteGreat leaders are loyal, recognize achievement and focus on personal and professional development.
Tina and Corianne - your philosophies are great! I especially like your last sentence Tina. I think it ties in really well to the topic of intrinsically motivating your employees/co-workers that Rick Rubin discussed a few sessions back.
ReplyDeleteI haven't put my leadership philosophy into sentence form yet, but I did narrow down a few terms that are important to me regarding leaders that I want to incorporate...empathetic, life long learners, well versed in communication skills and strong work ethic.
I discussed this topic with my husband who was in the Air Force for 8 years and served in numerous tours in the Middle East. It was interesting to hear his take on what he felt made a good leader in terms of his commanding officers. For example, he used words like honor, selflessness, integrity, loyalty and courage. It's interesting to think how your leadership style and even what you want to see in a leader may evolve depending on the type of position/job you're in at the time.
I think you are right on Julie with the issue of context when it comes to leadership. After today's 360 evaluation, I notice that my definition of leadership (although I wrote it considering what I appreciate about people I think are great leaders) appears to be reflective too of my strengths and ignores other qualities such as courage and decisiveness.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of you. I think it does depend on your life experiences and the type of position you are in.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely thinking of a complete revise after getting my 360 results.
I concur. It is totally reliant on context and multiple contexts at that. Your position, the organizational culture, your job duties, and where you are personally in your career. It changes. Mine has evolved because I have evolved many times and I continue to tweak it as I go. That my thing though (my wife may argure that's my character flaw but that's another story).
ReplyDeleteBob, I'm adding tweaking my leadershipphilosophy, at least once annually, to my ever-growing goal list that I started keeping after the Excellence Institute started. I didn't realize how important having a clear leadership philosophy could be until I was actually asked to come up with my own. It's starting to become something that I think about on my drive to work each morning and my drive home each evening. I think about my actions throughout the day and whether my actions fulfilled or met the criteria that I think a good leader should possess. It's been a great self-reflection exercise that is having a positive impact.
ReplyDeleteWhat a positive way to begin and end your work day Julie.
ReplyDeleteStill working on this, but here is what my personal leadership philosophy is at this point:
ReplyDeleteExpect the best from people - I think Maxwell put it best in his book when he said that he sees everyone with a 10 above their head. When you expect less of people, they will give you less.
Honesty and Integrity – be honest and act with integrity in all situations, even if others are not.
Respect – show respect to everyone, no matter what their title or situation.
Accountability – take responsibility for your actions good, bad, or ugly.
If a leader can act by these principle and instill them into the culture of the workplace, people can have the freedom and autonomy that is necessary to foster creativity and teamwork.