Never before in th history of corporate America is there been a need for a new breed of leadership. We need to get back to the basics of Integrity, Honesty and putting others before self.
2. Calling All Leaders!
Challenging Times
Economic Unrest
Global Instability
Fear In The Market Place
Unemployment All Time High
Bail Out Mania
3. Lessons From The Past
A Generation Of Self Promoting
Wall Street To Main Street- IPO
Get In - Get Out Mind Set
Media- “Have It Your Way”
5. Mantra Of The Past
Win At All Costs
Do Not Honor Contracts
DO Not Stand By Your Word
Situational Ethics
“Most of us plateau when we lose the tension
between where we are and where we ought to
be” John Gardner
6. New Breed Of Leader
Promotes Others Over Self
Gives Credit To Team Members For
Success
Takes Full Responsibility Of Failures
Views His Or Her Self As A Servant To
The Team Or Organization
First On The Field and Last Off
7. Example Of Good Leadership
Darwin Smith CEO Of Kimberly Clark
for 20 years.
Blended Extreme Personal Humility
With Intense Personal Will.
Gave Credit To Team For Success
Took Responsibility For Failures
From “Good To Great”, Jim Collins
8. Attributes Of Servant Leaders
Excellent Communicators – Trust
- Open Communication Fosters
Trust.
Be Candid – With Kindness
Be Quick - Do Not Let Issues Fester.
Be Inclusive - Do Not Hoard
Information
9. Attributes Of Servant Leaders
Collaborators
- All Your Strength Is In Union
See Team Mates As Collaborators Not
Competitors.
Are Supportive Not Suspicious
Focus On Team Not Self
10. Attributes Of Servant Leaders!
Committed
- “The harder you work the harder it
is to surrender.” Vince Lombardi
Commitment Comes As A Choice
Commitment Lasts When Tied To Values
Commitment Has Nothing To Do With
Abilities
11. Attributes Of Servant Leaders!
Highly Competent –Can Pick
Exceptional Talent
Committed To Excellence
Never Settle For Average
Pay Attention To Detail
Perform Consistently
12. Example From Len
Turn Around Software Company In
Silicon Valley
New Management Team
Re- Engineer Challenge
Hold Ground
Drive Into New Markets/New Products
From $1.18 to $18.00 per/share/1 yr.
13. Real World Results!
From $1.18 to $18.00 per/share/1 yr.
Communicate, Communicate
Frequent Fun Outings
Reward For Performance
Create Incentives For All
Employees
Model Behavior Desired
Keep The Best – Training
Open The BOOKs???
14. Tips For Servant Leaders!
Be Prepared For Change – Embrace It
Perception Does Matter – Do Not Force It
Set Clear Specific Objectives – The What
Let Line Management Set The How- Stay
Close
Define and Listen
Seek To Understand…
Set The Tone
Open The Books?
Focus On The Future
15. How Will The Leader Stay On Top!
“Few Leaders Are Successful Unless A Lot
OF People Want You To Be”. John Maxwell
“You Can Not Help Someone Up A Hill
Without Getting Closer To The Top
Yourself”. Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf
16. In Conclusion
Get Back To The Basics
Golden Rule
Win/ Win
Unselfish
Be A Giver
Communicate – Good, Bad, Ugly
Collaboration Builds Trust
17. Len Strickler Seminars
Breaking Through The Barriers!
Thank You For Your Time!
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19. The Purpose Of Life
“ The purpose of life is not to win. The purpose of
life is to grow and to share. When you have come
to look back on all you have done in life, you will
get more satisfaction from the pleasure you have
brought to other people’s lives that you will from
the times that you outdid or defeated them.” Rabbi
H. Kushner
Servant Leaders Will Not Only Increase Company Profits
But Will Teach The Next Generation To Lead As A
Servant. They Will Have Satisfied Customers, Retain
Good Talent, And Increase Profitability.
