Leading Leaders David Maurer Lieutenant Colonel USA Ret

Leading Leaders David Maurer, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret. ), PMP PMIWDC Fairview Park 19 August 2010 copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 1

n "Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible. " copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 2

Leading Leaders n Developing commitment and buy-in n Achieving sustainment n Managing change n Dealing with change-resistant leaders n The effective development of new leaders and the sustained growth of existing leaders are FORCE MULTIPLIERS! copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 3

Expectations of the Subordinate Leader n Autonomy n Latitude n Decision-making authority n Limited or reasonable reporting requirements n Seat and voice at the table n Offer input n Share insights n Leverage experience copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net

Expectations of the Senior Leader n Meet or exceed requirements n Contribute at higher level n Anticipate emerging requirements n Identify and manage risk n Freedom from hand-holding (fire and forget) n Understand the organization n Represent the organization and its interests n Follow well copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net

High Performers/High Potential n Harvard Business Review – May 2010 n 1 in 3 High Potential employees – not 100% giving effort n 1 in 4 believe he/she will be elsewhere in a year n 1 in 5 has personal aspirations at odds with the firm’s plans for them n 21% of employees = “highly disengaged” in 2009 (up from 8% in 2007) n 70% of High Performers lack critical attributes essential for future success

High Performers/High Potential n. Only 30% of today’s High Performers are also High Potentials

Bridge the Gap to Achieve Success copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net

Role of Senior Management Senior “manager” or senior “leader? ” Informed vs. Involved Expect vs. Inspect Establish goals in coordination with direct report n Set and maintain expectations n Check on progress - updates n Offer guidance n Employ “interest-based” leadership n n copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 9

Leadership Labs copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 10

Fundamental Leadership Principles Taught at West Point n Ethics – forms the basis of leadership n Communicating – primary skill for leaders n Teamwork – must think “group success” n Developing Other Leaders – assuring the future n Delegating – expanding your reach n Planning – when to follow/when to abandon n Learning from Failure – perhaps our greatest teacher copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 11

Communicating to junior leaders n The Plan n No plan survives first contact with the enemy n The Why n The Commander’s Intent n The Conditions and Circumstances n The Left, Right, Front, Rear and Support Elements n The Expectations copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 12

Developing Other Leaders n “…the true measure of a leader is found in the eyes of your direct reports, the embrace of your spouse and the hearts of your children” COL Tom Kail, combat leader n Our leadership can affect hundreds, if not thousands of other people. n Just Turn Around! n “I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to grow more leaders, not more followers. ” Nader copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net Ralph 13

Some Additional Thoughts n A’s hire A’s while B’s hire C’s n Not passengers on a cruise ship – we are crew members on a battleship n People don’t care what you know until they know how much you care n Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their bosses n The bucket n Pointing your thumb copyright David Maurer 2010 dmaurert@comcast. net

The Backbone to Leadership 20 Po nts for Success copyright 2010 David Maurer dmaurert@comcast. net 15

Leading Leaders q Always Act with Integrity and Honesty: Always q Respond: “Respondability” q Anticipate: Over the horizon q Follow-up: “An action passed…” q Identify Problems and Solutions: Where is your value? © David Maurer, PMP (dmaurert@comcast. net) 16

Leading Leaders q Demonstrate Personal Accountability: It’s YOURS! q Work Hard: “If it were easy, everyone would do it” q Show a Sense of Urgency: Pep! q Foster Personal Discipline: Set the bar high for yourself q Lead by Example and Follow Well and Faithfully: Always on parade © David Maurer, PMP (dmaurert@comcast. net) 17

Leading Leaders q Be Loyal in All Directions: It is expected and should be q Be Clear and Consistent: Confusion impedes progress q Counsel well, be specific q Show Gratitude and Respect for Others: Platinum Rule q Build Teamwork and Collaboration: You are rarely alone. Extend your reach q Promote a Common Purpose: Focus on every opportunity q It’s a long baseball season BUT every game counts (60/42/60) © David Maurer, PMP (dmaurert@comcast. net) 18

Leading Leaders q Infuse Passion: Check for a pulse q Cultivate Your Reputation: Its all you have q Display a Seriousness of Purpose and a Sense of Humor: Study, learn and apply. Ease tensions, don’t create them q Continue to Grow: Your own responsibility (point the thumb) q Care for Those in Your Charge: An honor to lead © David Maurer, PMP (dmaurert@comcast. net) 19

Questions? Thank You © David Maurer, PMP (dmaurert@comcast. net) 20