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Fill-in-the-Blank – “I naturally lean more towards…”

Fill-in-the-Blank – “Even though I’m trying to do both, I’ve determined that I naturally lean more toward beings (results or relationship) oriented in my day-to-day work.”

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Article – Master the Seesaw Effect for Exponential Leadership Impact

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If you’ve ever ridden a seesaw, you know what happens when the weights on each side are very different—it’s not as fun and it takes more work to stay balanced! Well, there’s a leadership seesaw that occurs every day that I want to explore further with you.

Many years ago, my team and I developed the Leadership Attributes Model shown below. It’s stood the test of time as a simple graphic that encompasses every element of leadership. All the levels shown are important, but for most of our work over the past 21 years we have mainly focused on the Natural DNA Behaviors layer that shows Mission/Results and People/Relationships. Other than the Character layer at the bottom, this is the most critical area for your leadership development and success.

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The Natural Tilt to One Side

Almost all our work relates directly to these two areas of Mission/Results and People/Relationships. To master this seesaw effect and be a great leader, you need to do both. Although doing both may sound easy, it isn’t—you see, most of us don’t enter this world with talents for both.

[image error]For 80% of the population, our DNA predisposes us to one or the other. Early on we called this your “bent”, but we now have termed this your leadership tilt. And you can see below how that works.

Based on years of assessment data, the numbers predict this tilt. The leadership challenge is built into our DNA because 40% of the population are born with natural talents (DNA Behaviors) for Mission/Results and 40% are born with natural talents for People/Relationships. And 20% that are born with some of both will default to Mission/Results when there is the slightest pressure to “get it done.”

The magnitude of the challenge to be recognized as a great leader was described in a recent Forbes magazine article which highlighted research from more than 60,000 employees who were asked about what it took to be a great leader…

If a leader was strong on getting results, the chance of that leader being perceived as a great leader was only 14%.
If a leader was strong on social skills, the chance of that leader being perceived as a great leader was only 12%.
However, for leaders who were strong in both results focus and in social skills, the likelihood of being seen as a great leader skyrocketed to 72%. Social skills are a great multiplier. 

What these statistics mean is that 80% of you reading this blog will need to adapt your behaviors to better balance your seesaw in order to develop great leadership.

“Getting results and nurturing relationships are equally important and together become the bottom line of all leadership development.” [Tweet This]

The good news is that we’re obviously on this journey together!

Modern Science Validation

Learning to do both will require commitment and intentionality because you’re fighting against your natural behaviors, which are hard-wired. Modern brain scans (FMRI) show that there are two networks in the brain. Neuroscientists tend to call them the task network and the social network.

These two networks closely parallel the concept we’re discussing here in the leadership tilt graphics. Dr. Richard Boyatzis, famous for his research and writing in Emotional Intelligence and Resonant Leadership, talks about this scientific phenomenon frequently in his teachings. Therefore, we encourage you to check out his videos on YouTube.

Research shows that the brain is not good at simultaneously doing both of what we call Mission and People.

“It takes commitment and intentionality to adapt and behave in unnatural ways to be a great leader.” [Tweet This]

A New Behavior Mindset

Along with my co-author, Hugh Massie, we’re just now completing a new book with many stories and examples of helping our clients gain a better balance. The bottom line is it requires self-awareness and a willingness to adapt to operate with new behaviors that are often uncomfortable and unnatural.

We have to struggle to adapt to new behaviors that are unnatural. Hugh and I have been wrestling to manage our struggles for many years. The good news is that a little change has a lot of leverage and can yield big results. How about you? Are you still growing and adapting? Maybe you don’t know for sure what your tilt is on the seesaw. If that’s the case, check out our free case study on leadership balance or take our free online assessment and learn more so you can join us on this journey. 

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On This Day in Leadership History, April 28th

On this day in leadership history in 1947, Norwegian anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl and five others set out in a balsa wood craft known as Kon Tiki to prove that Peruvian Indians could have settled in Polynesia. The trip began in Peru and took 101 days to complete the crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

What’s the leadership lesson? How much belief, determination, resilience, wisdom, and planning to achieve this feat? And how much of these attributes do you have to achieve your goals? Count the cost, commit, and then do it!

Thor Heyerdahl – Wikipedia

 

 

 

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Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, April 26, 2019

“Talented people are tricky to manage. If you tell them what to do, they will do it to the best of their ability, but the outcome won’t be nearly so wonderful as it might have been had you simply inspired them instead.” – Roy H. Williams

 

 

 

 

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Over 100 Clips on Leadership

Have you visited the Video section of the Leading with Honor website? Over 100 clips are available about all things leadership including past interview on CNN, CBS This Morning, C-SPAN, ABC World News, Fox News Channel, plus hundreds of engagements in various industry sectors throughout the world.

Please check it out on our website and share your favorite – thank you

 

 

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FAQ – “What are some things that you see in natural leaders?

A Leading with Honor FAQ – “What are some things that you see in natural leaders? What intangibles in a person make you say, ‘He or she has it.’”

Lee’s Answer – “Regardless of what your personality is, you can be a great leader. It will look different for everyone.  I can show you CEOs who are both introverts and extroverts. I can show you people who are more controlling and take charge as well as some who aren’t, but both can be successful. You take a healthy person who has courage and they can flex a little bit easier.  Can an introvert go out and socialize all day long, no, but they can learn to do it enough to be successful. Can an extroverted person learn to focus and get the mission done? Yes, absolutely.

There are some natural leadership traits that fit certain jobs better, but I think the main thing is you have to be authentic and believe in yourself. You also have to have humility. If you have a solid combination of these things, I believe you will be a great leader. There are situations that require different skills, but in general I would say that you can be a good leader with any personality as long as you have the courage to do what needs to be done.”

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Pentagon hosts Sijan award presentation, first-ever resiliency event

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presented eight Airmen with the 2017 and 2018 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award April 17, 2019, at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in Arlington.

Leading with Honor is grateful for USAF leadership’s desire to highlight, encourage, and lead in area of honoring fellow servicepeople in the area of resilience!

Here’s the article on the USAF Website – please read and comment below – thank you

 

 

 

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On This Day in Leadership History, April 21st

On this day in leadership history in 1994, Jackie Parker became the first woman to qualify to fly an F-16 combat plane. But it didn’t happen overnight, as she actually learned how to fly an airplane before she could drive a car.

What’s the leadership lesson? Steady growth and persistence pay off with something you love to do (and have the natural talent to do). Whatever you’re call to be, do it with honor.

Jackie Parker – Biography

 

 

 

 

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Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, April 19, 2019

 

“Healthy leaders recognize that when their team members feel good about themselves, they naturally perform better—meaning they feel comfortable with themselves.” – Lee Ellis

 

 

 

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leadership article – “Do Not Overtighten”

Great reminder in this article from tracFirst that answers this important question, “Do I want to depend on culture more than process?” Our fellow process-oriented leaders should digest this timely advice (as well as any honorable leader who wants long-term success”

Please read on the tracFirst website and see if you agree – thank you

 

 

 

 

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