1. T H E W E B I N A R W I L L B E B E G I N N I N G S H O R T L Y
Want to be a Better Leader?
Why Self-Awareness and
Adaptability are Fundamental
w i t h M a n a g e r, Ta l e n t M a n a g e m e n t S o l u t i o n s
Laura Plant
Thursday, August 18th, 2011 from 12 pm to 12:30 pm EDT
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3. AGENDA
1. What is Adaptable Leadership?
2. Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
3. Personality Styles influence Leadership Styles
4. Leading different Personality Styles
5. What is YOUR Leadership Style?

4. WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
Leadership is NOT something that you have or not.
Leadership IS something that you exercise or not.
If you exercise leadership, you are a leader.
Leadership is NOT reserved for the people at the top.
Leadership IS something everyone can do.
Management IS doing things right
Leadership IS doing the right things
- Jim Kouzes -

5. LEADERSHIP IS…
…the art of mobilizing others
to want to struggle
for shared aspirations.
- Jim Kouzes -

6. ADAPTABLE LEADERSHIP
Adaptable Leadership of Self and Others
Before we can effectively lead others, we much first be a leader to ourselves.
In order to do this, we must be self-aware.
Then we can learn to adapt to difference situations and with different personalities.

7. KNOW YOURSELF
“Leaders are people who are able to express themselves fully.
They know who they are, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and how
to fully deploy their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses.
They also know what they want, why they want it, and how to communicate
what they want to others, in order to gain cooperation and support.”
- Warren Bennis -

8. BECOME YOURSELF
“Becoming an authentic leader is not easy. First you have to understand yourself, because the
hardest person you will ever have to lead is yourself. Once you have an understanding of your
authentic self, you will find that leading others is much easier.”
- Bill George -
“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. Pursue your purpose and passion.”
- Warren Bennis -
“Purpose and passion journey together, as do being passionate and being inspirational.”
- Jim Kouzes -
“Become yourself and develop your unique style.”
- Peter Drucker -

9. YOU DO NOT KNOW-IT-ALL
…so don’t act like you do!
Organizations benefit more from leaders who take
responsibility for what they don't know than
from leaders who pretend to know it all
Self-awareness is being conscious of what
you're good at while acknowledging what
you still have yet to learn

10. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Emotional Intelligence does not fit the classic historical models of leadership
Today's workforce does not accept the autocratic style often adopted by leaders
following historical models of leadership
Leadership has evolved to match a growing sense of democracy and independence in
the workforce
Employees of today are different from the past. They like to be in control and have
more to leverage in this tight labour market.

11. ADAPT YOURSELF
Our natural or preferred leadership
style is not appropriate
for all situations

12. LEADERSHIP STYLES:
Authoritative
Influenced by the Dominance personality trait
Communication: Direct, to the point, Assertive
Decision Making: Risk taker, Quick, Big Picture
Management: Demanding, Challenges
Motivators: Results, Control, Winning
Demotivators: Wasted time, Slow movement
Primary Strength: Drive and getting things done
Primary Weakness: May run people over

13. LEADERSHIP STYLES:
Persuasive
Influenced by the Extroversion
personality trait
Communication: Build rapport, Friendly, Enthusiastic
Decision Making: Talk it out, Big picture
Management: Positioning statements, Gain buy in
Motivators: People interaction, Public recognition
Demotivators: Lack of people interaction, too much detail, no opportunity to speak
Primary Strength: Developing relationships and building rapport
Primary Weakness: Speaking more than listening

14. LEADERSHIP STYLES:
Mentor
Influenced by the Patient personality trait
Communication: Collaborative
Decision Making: Reflective, Low risk
Management: Approachable, Dependable
Motivators: Harmony, Dependable, Consistency
Demotivators: Conflict, Constant change,
High pressure tactics
Primary Strength: Listening, Maintenance
Primary Weakness: Change management

15. LEADERSHIP STYLES:
Traditionalist
Influenced by the Conformity personality trait
Communication: Detailed, Organized, Thorough
Decision Making: Analytical, Low risk
Management: Systematic, Process driven
Motivators: Detail, Logic, Rules, Tradition
Demotivators: Irrational thinking, lack of structure
Primary Strength: Execution
Primary Weakness: Flexibility

16. PERSONALITY STYLES INFLUENCE
LEADERSHIP STYLES
Make an effort to recognize
personality styles…
~ Get more done in less time
~ Manage conflict more effectively
~ Work better as a team
~ Have a more positive environment

17. Q&A

18. Our Contact Information
Laura Plant
Manager – Talent Management Solutions
Drake International
lplant@na.drakeintl.com
1-416-216-1117 (direct)
Jay Rosales
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Drake International
jrosales@na.drakeintl.com
1-416-216-1070 (direct)

19. WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?
Are you an adaptable leader?
To learn more about how you need to adapt in your
current work environment, we would like to offer you
the opportunity to better understand the personality
styles on your team!
This will help you understand what you need to do to
motivate and engage different team members!
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20. Our Contact Information
Laura Plant
Manager – Talent Management Solutions
Drake International
lplant@na.drakeintl.com
1-416-216-1117 (direct)
Jay Rosales
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Drake International
jrosales@na.drakeintl.com
1-416-216-1070 (direct)

21. Thank You
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