Joseph Gulino, Ph. D Principal, Gulinogroup & Fearless
Leadership Consulting [email protected]
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Aim High Maintain Solid Landing Gear
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Why this topic ? Everyone is a leader at some time in his/her
life or career There is NEVER a need to learn from your mistakes We
all need a voice of reliable perspective. We need it from loved
ones in our lives. We need it from our colleagues. We need it from
our school. We need it from our church. And for the sake of others,
we need to cultivate it within ourselves. (David Wilson, Ed.D,
Assistant principal at Jefferson City HS)
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Who is a leader ? When we go to work we want the security not
just of having a job but in knowing what to expect from our boss
and our colleagues day in and day out Therefore, a leader is anyone
who has goals to accomplish, and works with others. A leader is NOT
just a person with a title
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What are the essential criteria or behaviors that characterize
effective fearless leaders?
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How often do you complain about or wish your leader or partners
would? And.. Over what?
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Why You? Understanding and internalizing principles of fearless
leaders will reinforce you as, or help you develop into, an
Effective Fearless Leader In turn, you can educate your students
re: the principles to help them be more effective, greater leaders
in whatever endeavors they choose
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Basic Template For All Activities I Look to reach to the sky
for the greatest of successes for each mission II Remain realistic
and set reachable goals III When goals are achieved - lead the
celebrations, but then move quickly to the next objective IV
Maintain superior landing gear in case there is a need to return to
earth and retool during a mission
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If everyone you work with or lead had the true option to work
with you or choose you as their leader.
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Sailing the Seven Seas of Life
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Pessimists Curse at the wind Optimists Hope for wind to come up
*Realists*
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When Conversing with Someone Do not be thinking of the response
you will make as the words come out of the other persons mouth Slow
down conversations constructively Listen!! Listen!! Listen!! Hear
through the persons thought process Then, only then, think Then,
only then, respond Most important if a heated topic or point of
contention
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We must know each other to know each other
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Get to know/understand internal mental workings of each other
Experience personality profile tests on a timely basis and share
the results Experience group adventures or events, to experience
the outside of work minds and attitudes Most Importantly Take
others from where they are then help move them forward to where
they need to go (or are capable of going) for good of the task, the
organization or just for their personal benefit
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No one needs to walk alone
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Help others to understand that it is important for all to know
when to work alone and when to ask for help Free others from being
afraid to ask for help from experienced peers to save face
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You are the greatest, BUT
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Any comments that start out with praise and then includes the
word but will never be taken as a form of positive reinforcement It
is not positive reinforcement
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Write peoples accomplishments in stone and their faults in
sand.
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Great leaders have great self-respect and inner strength They
respect others enough to forget the problems of the past and focus
on the improvements occurring in the present They know that MOST of
the time this will lead to successes in the future If problems
persist, then it is time for other actions
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Reprimand or personal confrontation are active consequences
that follow continued unconstructive behavior
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When the sand begins to harden because of high tide and high
maintenance issues You MUST Change directives, etc. are used to
decrease the frequency (or existence) of the unconstructive
behaviors in the future Negative behavior - cannot just be ignored
in hopes that it will stop or go away Respond to repeated negative
behaviors it comes across as a sign of weakness recognized by
members of the organization and leads to failure anyway So speak up
and up front
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Blood is thicker than Policies
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Avoid ridicule, in public or private
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Help others save face at all times & in every situation Be
observant and look to the good that each person brings to the table
every day For admins. - Spend a great deal of time out and about in
the organization (classroom), etc
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Promote freedom of expression
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NEVER tolerate an environment that prevents the sprouting of a
great idea Admins. - Rarely quell freedom of expression. But, at
some time you must
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Be a realizor of humanness
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Everyone makes mistakes (even you) Everyone should be expected
to, and be taught how to, mend or repair them Off days -
acknowledge DO NOT cover up Bottom Line Lifes continuum is really
all about each persons intentions
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If you often fly by the seat of your pants
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Use action research before making decisions Collect tangible,
observable, & measurable data. Refrain from holding to the
subjective Subjective information - added into the decision-making
process only after the hard data is collected and evaluated be
prepared for rocky landings
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Whining
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Unacceptable Cannot be tolerated Negative effects spread like a
cancer throughout the group or organization Worst of all People
will know of the complainer and respect for her/him will be
lost
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Adapt
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...or be prepared to fall behind and fail The world is ever
changing, and will continue change at a rapid pace Continually
update yourself Avoid stating negative comments in word or actions
when called upon to adapt
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Roll with the punches
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Be flexible & keep yourself in steady state Others are
paying attention to how you react to situations Do not sweat the
small stuff Handle the big stuff with calmness and grace
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Be responsible
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to the persons to whom you answer Address the needs of
superiors quickly Turn in assignments or requests in a timely
manner & NEVER have to be reminded Make the needs of superiors
top priority Bottom line Make your superiors better
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The unexpected Surprises
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Being well prepared helps you expect the unexpected It also
enables you to deal with situations as if they were planned
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Be an ENTHUSIASTICATO R
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Enthusiasm has an effect that is infectious Be excited about
what you do Encourage others to jump right in and then enjoy the
experiences with them
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Seek
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the bulbs Take great joy & pride in seeing the light bulbs
go on when others grasp concepts they could not comprehend at an
earlier time Celebrate successes
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Invite
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The atmosphere of the workplace should be such that individuals
feel wanted Take a close look at, and review, the arrangement of
your workplace often (Laura) Observe & reviewing all
aspects/procedures on a timely basis, then assess Be not afraid to
use another persons eyes or senses to help, nor fearful of the
other persons findings
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Savvy
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Genuine results come from respected design created
systematically, not from merely intuition and savvy Savvy can
sometimes work to solve problems, but it does not lead to constant
success over time
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The Uns
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When individuals do things that are Unhealthy, Unethical,
Unsafe, or Unfair Act to stop these actions immediately Weigh the
negative actions in relation to the effects on the
group/organization Act accordingly remediation or removal Remember
-- the person is removing him/herself by his/her actions
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Because I said so!
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Does not guarantee or even purport to guarantee results Only
effective - In need for immediate action for valid reasons stated
to those with whom you are respected Therefore, work at gaining the
respect of others rather than power over them
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Guide
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Facilitate - You do not have to direct everything as would a
sage Therefore, The more others know about, own, and are
responsible for, the stronger the group or organization
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Problems ???
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Solve your problems step-by-step, inch-by-inch Define desired
results & identify behaviors that support them Design and
administer tools of measurement of those behaviors Shape positive
consequences of reinforcement (that are appreciated by others)
Provide feedback regarding the results to all Reevaluate the entire
progression Time is important, so if you do not see improvement
after a specific amount of time, re-examine the entire process
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Peer reinforcement is important
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Persons in your organization must learn to reinforce and praise
others as a duty of their work environment We all need to look to
provide that appropriate positive reinforcement to each other
Because When we do positively reinforce others, improvement occurs
more frequently, much faster, and lasts longer
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Criticism
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(I prefer critique) should be short, to the point, and clear
regarding behaviors that should be improved or stopped Positive
comments to others should be saved until there is a valid reason to
state them, and not used to ease the pain of poor performance
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You cannot get unfamous. (Dave Chappelle) When an established
person or leader, you are identified with the organization in the
eyes of others Unfortunately You lose some freedom and must think
in terms of your role when in public, as others may only recognize
your public image
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Principles of Fearless Leadership Joseph Gulino, Ph. D
[email protected] $24.95
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Principles for those who lead Larger Groups
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Find the balance between introducing & reinforcing the
information everyone needs to have to perform to their greatest
potential. Clearly spell out the behaviors expected from every
member of the group. Recognize the importance of hooks or attention
getters and learn to engage others with those hooks. Discuss
situations before they happen, not only after
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Some of the best coaches are great teachers Engage all
individuals in reflective and responsive thinking Groups must be
ready or capable of working as teams before expected to do so...
Accept responsibility for performance outcomes of others in your
charge
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Use every day action research Is it a motivation problem or a
skill problem? Social reinforcement is the most valuable form of
reinforcement Leaders are responsible for maintaining momentum via
smooth transition of activities or group work Every person, group,
division, or echelon of individuals in the workplace must respect
and appreciate the work of others
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Preparation is the key Know why things work, not just that they
work Dazzle them with your footwork The leader is always in charge
in the eyes of people outside the organization Organize to the max.
and plan ahead especially when addressing your group And many
more..