This document discusses effective leadership strategies for motivating teams without direct authority. It recommends setting a positive foundation by establishing a relaxed environment, actively listening to input, and developing shared expectations. Leaders should empower team members by sharing power and praise, be flexible in adapting to changes, and support the team by obtaining resources, managing stakeholders, and protecting the team from negative influences. Data-driven decision making, relationship building, and managing expectations are also emphasized. The overall message is that people desire leadership and leading from the front is most effective.

1. You
Can't
Lead
From
Behind:
What
I
learned
in
combat
about
leadership,
people,
and
profit.
@sdaparatus
www.StevenArmstrong.ca

2. Leading
Equals
MoBvaBng
People
EffecBvely,
Without
Authority

4. Set
a
posiBve
foundaBon
Ø Establish
a
relaxed
environment
Ø Ask
for
input
from
everyone,
Ø Use
ac@ve
listening
skills,
Ø Insist
on
respect
for
one
another
Ø Develop
charters
of
what
you
expect

6. Empower
Team
Members
Ø Share
power
to
gain
influence
Ø Give
praise
wherever
it’s
due.

8. Be
Flexible
Ø Avoid
being
heavy-­‐handed
Ø Adapt
to
the
changing
environment.
Ø Help
your
team
adjust
to
change.
Ø Be
open
to
change

10. Support
and
Protect
Your
Team
Ø Obtain
resources
Ø Manage
stakeholders
Ø Protect
it
from
nega@ve
outside
influences
Ø Obtain
management
feedback

11.
@sdaparatus
Ø State
you
objec@ves
Ø Talk
to
your
People
Ø Talk
to
your
Bosses
Ø Choose
what
risk
to
take
Ø Base
decisions
on
evidence
Ø Severely
explore
data
&
trends
Ø Build
rela@onships
Ø Manage
expecta@ons
Ø Create
@me
&
space
Ø Monitor
ability
to
absorb
10
-­‐
Rules
of
Leadership

12. People
are
silently
begging
to
be
lead
…
So
Lead
…
And,
lead
from
the
front!

13. You
Can't
Lead
From
Behind
@sdaparatus
Want
to
Go
Deeper?
Looking
for
Speaking,
Coaching
and
ConsulBng
SoluBons?
Contact
Steve
through
www.StevenArmstrong.ca