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LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP INFLUENCEKey Points About InfluenceCharacter ‐ Integrity, Trustworthiness, Values, AccountabilityGive what you have ‐ Nurture, Have Faith in, Edify othersTiming is Critical – See More, Farther, SoonerEschews Title and RankRequires ability to Connect – Listen, Understand, EmpathizePersuasion & Respect ‐ Can’t Force, Manipulate, IntimidateAdapted From “Becoming a Person of Influence” by John C. Maxwell2

“Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less” ‐John C. Maxwell“The key to successful leadership today is influence, notauthority” ‐ Ken Blanchard“Leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievementfrom ordinary people” ‐ Brian Tracy“What makes leadership is the ability to get people to dowhat they don’t want to do, and like it” ‐ Harry Truman“No man is good enough to govern another man withoutthat other’s consent” ‐ Abraham Lincoln“A leader leads by example, not by force” ‐ Sun TzuLeaderLeaderLeader5%Model, Training, Resources, Experiences3

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The Sweet SpotConnecting Increases InfluenceElements of CommunicationIt takes more than Words7

Investing in You is RequiredLearned True leadership must be for thebenefit of the followers, not toenrich the leader” ‐ John C. Maxwell“The first responsibility of a leader isto define reality, the last is to saythank you, in between the leader is aservant” ‐ Max DePree“The Servant Leader constantlyworks to help others win” ‐ MarkMiller“You can have everything in life you want, if you willjust help enough other people get what they want” ‐Zig Ziglar8

Transform Your LeadershipFour main areasHeartHandsHeadHabitsHave a Heart to Help OthersAre you a Servant Leader, or Self‐Serving LeaderCheck Pride and Fear at the doorBe Clear What You Stand ForDevelop a clear personal mission statementHave a preferred picture of the futureHold your personal values, prioritized for guidance9

Others Entrust Well‐being To YouChange happens – facilitate itValue people – hold development equal to performanceDevelop Positive HabitsHave positive addictions that nourish youTruth Tellers – an inner circle you can trustKeep a journal to record in and share fromFive Laws of Stratospheric SuccessThe Law of ValueYour true worth is determined by how much more value you give than paymentyou take.The Law of CompensationYour income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you servethem.The Law of InfluenceYour influence is determined by how abundantly you place other’s interests first.The Law of AuthenticityThe most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.The Law of ReceptivityThe key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.From “The Go‐Giver” by Bob Burg10

The 5 C’sArizona’s 5 C’s:The 5 C’s of Leadership: eousLeaders aren’t fearless – Leaders face their fears courageously!Leadership CourageConflictDecisionsFear11

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Herzberg’s Two‐Factor Motivational TheoryHygiene FactorsMotivational FactorsSalaryR esponsibilityWork ConditionsA cknowledgementRelationshipsG rowth OpportunitiesPolicies & ProceduresWork that’s MeaningfulA dvancementR ecognitionThank YouJeffrey A. KramerPresidentAscension Leadership Group, onLG.com13

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Leadership In Public ServiceWhat is Leadership?1. The most sought Leadership characteristics:a. By followers is.b. By leaders is.2. Everythingandon Leadership.3. Leadership is, nothing more, nothing less:a.A reflection of yourb.Aboutc.Mostwhen it is mostd.Hasto do with your position.e.Requires you tof.Can’t be4.others.with others.your influence and you increase yourability.5. The Five Levels of Leadership include:a.Position – People follow you because theyb.Permission – People follow you because theyc.Production – People follow you because you getd.People-Development – People follow you because you helpe.Pinnacle – People follow you because they6. It isto be onto.to.you.levels with different people.7. Onlyof Leaders reproduce more leaders. Model the way, offerTraining, Resources and Experience that cultivate leaders.Ascension Leadership Group, LLC.

Leadership In Public ServiceWhat are some Public Sector Leadership Challenges?1. Some of the factors that affect Public Sector Leadership include:a.b.& Procedures.Rules &c.d.System.Human Resource Departments.e.2. How might these factors affect our Leadership?a.Can create an environment ofb.Canc.Can cause us to focus.Employees.andon lower performers.3. Public Sector organizations (and large bureaucracies) tend to facilitateLeadership.4. How can a Leader break your top performers free?a.Reward top performers with attendance atb.Give theto top performers.c.Providementoring or coaching with you.for top performers such as5. Learn to make theAscension Leadership Group, LLCwork for you.

Leadership In Public ServiceHow do we Overcome the Challenges to be Effective Leaders?1. Learn to Communicate to, not just for information exchange:a.We listenas fast as we speak (b.We getof writing education, butlistening education.c.Find a).ofand you’ve found the.2. Key points about Connecting:a.Connecting Increases your.b.Communication is onlyverbal is vocal element (tone, rate,pauses, etc.) andis nonverbal (expression, gestures, posture, etc.).c.You need toin yourself to be a better connector – learnskills, devote energy, learn to simplify, and build credibility.d.Look for other.e.Remember it is about, not you.3. Transform yourself into a Servant Leader:a.Have ato help others (Service and Humility).b.Have a clearabout what you stand for and where you aregoing (Personal Mission, Vision and Values).c.You hold people in yourDevelop them).d.Develop healthyi. Create– hold gently and firmly (Protect and.addictions thatii. Build a strong core ofiii.so you can share.Ascension Leadership Group, LLCbody, mind and spiritto keep you honest.

Leadership In Public Service4. Understand the Laws that govern Servant Leadership – the Five Laws ofStratospheric Success:a.The Law of– your worth is based on the difference betweenwhat you give and what you receive.b.The Law of– your income is based on how manyand how well you serve (quantity and quality).c.The Law ofother’s interests first.– your influence is based on your placingd.The Law of– your most valuable gift is you.e.The Law of– the key to giving is openness to receiving.5. Embrace the 5th C of Leadership:a.Arizona’s 5 C’s – Copper, Cotton, Citrus, Cattle & Climate.b.The 5 C’s of Leadership – Communicator, Compassionate, Convicted,Contagious &.6. Leadership Courage:a.Conflict - Don’t avoid it, Leadersb.Decisions – Leadersc.Fear –has them. Unknowns breed them, and failurecompounds them. Leadersthem!7. Learn whata. You can’tandit.! Some will be good, some won’t.your people and help them find it.ormotivation – it won’t last.8. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needsa. Motivators areabove. Everything lower is purelyAscension Leadership Group, LLCLevel (4th Tier) and.

Leadership In Public Service9. Herzberg’s Two Factor Motivational Theory aligns with Maslow’s Hierarchy factors are environmental,factors are employee centric.a.Hygiene Factors:i.ii. Environmentiii.iv. Policies & Proceduresb.Motivational Factors - win the:RAGWAR10. If you addto yourself, you can add value to youryou will add value to your.Ways to connect with Jeff KramerEmail –Jeff@AscensionLG.comPhone –602-796-7846Website –www.AscensionLG.comLinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykramerFacebook – r –@ascensionleaderGoogle –https://google.com/ Ascensionlg2013Ascension Leadership Group, LLC, and

Leadership In Public ServiceQuotes and Books Used in the Presentation“Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less” - John C. Maxwell“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority” - Ken Blanchard“Leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievement from ordinary people.”- Brian Tracy“What makes leadership is the ability to get people to do what they don’t want todo, and like it” - Harry Truman“No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent.” Abraham Lincoln“A leader leads by example, not by force” - Sun Tzu“True leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not to enrich theleader.” - John C. Maxwell“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you.In between, the leader is a servant.” - Max DePree“The Servant Leader constantly works to help others win.” - Mark Miller“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other peopleget what they want.” - Zig Ziglar“Leaders aren’t fearless – Leaders face their fears courageously.” – Phillip Van HooserJohn C. Maxwell, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of leadershipJohn C. Maxwell, The 5 Levels of LeadershipJohn C. Maxwell, Becoming a Person of InfluenceJohn C. Maxwell, Everyone Communicates, Few ConnectPhillip Van Hooser, Leaders Ought to KnowKen Blanchard, The Servant LeaderBob Burg, The Go GiverAscension Leadership Group, LLC

John C. Maxwell, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of leadership John C. Maxwell, The 5 Levels of Leadership John C. Maxwell, Becoming a Person of Influence John C. Maxwell, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect Phillip Van Hooser, Leaders Ought to Know