No ones got time for that!

My traditional school of thought is that everyone is a leader and/or has the ability to lead.

Teach what to do.

Teach what NOT to do.

“I’m not entirely sold on that notion.”

Charismatic

Innovative

Command and Control

Laissez-Faire

Pace Setter

Servant

Situational

Transformational

https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_magazine/2013/january/8-common-leadership-styles

Your leadership style is the way you work with someone.

Its how you behave, over time, when you're trying to influence the performance of others, as perceived by them.

Is your leadership style the way you THINK you behave or the way others say you behave?

Blanchard, K. H., Zigarmi, P., & Zigarmi, D. (2015). Leadership & the one minute manager: increase effectiveness by being a good leader. London: Harperthorsons.

I'm apprehensive of declaring my own leadership style. There are so many to choose from and the variety is broad.

Self proclaimed leadership styles can be dangerous because we will generally tell others what we think they want to hear. Can become egocentrically motivated.

Need to think what makes me different, consider other peoples perception, and think what qualities do I see in a great leader.

“If you think you are an empathetic, people-oriented mangier, but your people think you are a hard-nosed, task oriented person, whose perception is reality will they use – yours or their own?”

Blanchard, K. H., Zigarmi, P., & Zigarmi, D. (2015). Leadership & the one minute manager: increase effectiveness by being a good leader. London: Harperthorsons.

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My god-daughter earned the Gold Award. The highest award for a Girl Scout. She shared an article that stuck with me.

The article described leadership as types. There are three types:

People leaders

Process leaders

Thought leaders.

When it comes to leadership, much of what is written, taught, and discussed is focused, perhaps too narrowly, on “people leadership”, as if leadership is limited to managing people and teams.

Those who aren’t “people leaders” are oft overlooked and underrated, and may never come to realize that they, too, are leaders.

You also can’t be all things to all people. Discover what you’re good at and what you’re not good at, and find collaborators, other leaders, whose strengths complement your own.

http://www.beleaderly.com/not-a-people-leader-here-are-two-other-types-to-consider/

TypeStrategy – “modeled after a leader's behaviors”

StyleTactic – “modeled after a leader’s actions”

DefinitionLarger, overall plan that can comprise several tactics.

Plans, tasks, or procedures that can be carried out; may be part of a larger strategy.

Perspective Broad, "big picture". Narrow, "close-up"

Time Over time, long periods of time, future-oriented. Soon or present

Example Planning to send Everyone Home Safe.Teaching all Firefighters situational Awareness and self rescue techniques.

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Strategy_vs_Tactic

Thought leaders are the trusted opinion leaders and go-to people in their fields of expertise

They galvanize and inspire others with innovative ideas, and help them scale those ideas into sustainable change.

A thought leader’s reach can be much broader than their team or company.

You might be a thought leader if you’re passionate about your area of expertise, have a thirst for learning, and love to share your knowledge with others. You’re always looking for ways to apply your knowledge to make a difference, and you light up when you discover a challenging problem to solve.

Brosseau, D. (2014). Ready to be a thought leader: how to increase your influence, impact, and success. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass .

Process leaders are strategizers, planners, and optimizers. They take large, complex, business goals and show how they will be achieved.

Their role is to clarify what needs to happen, when it needs to happen, and then implement it, by orchestrating the right people, resources and activities, linking every part of an organization’s effort back to the shared goals.

They use their influence across organizational boundaries to get the job done — whatever it takes. They take responsibility for making it happen.

You might be a process leader if you love to attack a stretch goal by breaking it down into an achievable plan. You can’t help but can see how the big picture and the finer details fit together. You have a passion for excellence, and are always looking for a smarter, faster, more efficient way to get things done.

http://www.beleaderly.com/not-a-people-leader-here-are-two-other-types-to-consider/

Much has been written. The best people leaders take time to understand

others, identifying their strengths and exploring what motivates them. They know how to effectively coach underperformers, reward excellence, and bring out the best in people. These leaders build people up and help them grow. They also ensure that the right people are in the right roles, and that everyone’s working together as a team, focused on a common goal.

You might be a people leader if you enjoy motivating, empowering, and developing others. You care about the wellbeing of individuals and the team. There’s nothing you enjoy more than seeing others succeed.

http://www.beleaderly.com/not-a-people-leader-here-are-two-other-types-to-consider/

TypeStrategy – “modeled after a leader's behaviors”

StyleTactic – “modeled after a leader’s actions”

DefinitionLarger, overall plan that can comprise several tactics.

Plans, tasks, or procedures that can be carried out; may be part of a larger strategy.

Perspective Broad, "big picture". Narrow, "close-up"

Time Over time, long periods of time, future-oriented. Soon or present

Example Planning to send Everyone Home Safe.Teaching all Firefighters situational Awareness and self rescue techniques.

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Strategy_vs_Tactic

Dept. Goal Objective Type Style

1 - Establish a well managed

Dept.

2. Improve Communications

ThoughtLeader

Innovative – created a means of sharing the status of our Fleet/apparatus and the ongoing issues that were written up.

Pace Setter – set high performance standards of the F.A.S.T. and Health & Wellness team by taking minutes at each meeting as a documented history of the work being done.

2 - Improve Operations

8. Develop an in-house Safety

Program

Process Leader

Command & control – as an ISO, when real urgency with no time for discussion on the emergency scenes.

Situational – created a Shift Safety officer program that will include my willingness to be directing and supportive, while empowering and coaching when my help is warranted.

3 - Ensure a highly trained & committed

workforce

5. Develop a physical fitness

& wellness program

PeopleLeader

Charismatic – expand our Org position by working with the City Wellness Coordinator and inviting her to our Health & Wellness monthly meetings.

Situational – being directing and supportive, while empowering & coaching the current Health & wellness team.

Dept. Goal Objective Type Style

1 - Establish a well managed

Dept.

2. Improve Communications

Process Leader

Transformational – encouraging the F.I.T.’s to pursue an innovative and creative idea of standardizing the daily roster w/ the fleet status board.

Charismatic – spur Company Officers to action to update the Fleet Status Board and reiterating the importance of updated status of our equipment.

2 - Improve Operations

8. Develop an in-house Safety

Program

PeopleLeader

Innovative – break open entrenched, intractable issues. Go against our norms, i.e. the Firefighters Assistant & Support Team.

Laissez-Faire – knows what's is happening but not directly involved with the Health & Wellness Team by letting a Firefighter take charge of the team.

3 - Ensure a highly trained & committed

workforce

5. Develop a physical fitness

& wellness program

ThoughtLeader

Servant – by putting service to others before myself, I connected the Parks & Rec with our Health & Wellness Team to develop a partnership for using their facilities. (albeit a short trail period)

Transformational – serve as a role model and count on the entire department to follow industry standards and best practices such a getting an annual physical, wearing seats belts at all times a vehicle is in motion, etc…

In our profession, we need more than just one type of leader. We need thought leaders, process leaders, and people leaders.

We also need apply different leadership styles, according to the circumstances and their outcomes.

Which one are you and which one would you like to become?

In addition to finding your Style and Type; I leave you with the following and I believe the rest will follow.

1. Make Others Feel Safe to Speak-Up (fear from

retribution.)

2. Make Decisions (No decision is a decision)

3. Communicate Expectations (sometimes written)

4. Challenge People to Think (Don’t always give away the

answer)

5. Be Accountable to Others (All others include bosses,

coworkers, subordinates, profession partners, and those we serve)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/02/18/the-most-successful-leaders-do-15-things-automatically-every-day/#7a556e1d69d7

6. Lead by Example (communicates expectations)

7. Measure & Reward Performance (let your actions

match your words; shared rewards)

8. Provide Continuous Feedback (different from

unsolicited advice)

9. Properly Allocate and Deploy Talent (but don’t

forget the 80-20 rule; the law of the vital few; 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes; shared responsibility)

10. Ask Questions, Seek Counsel (have a mentor and be a

mentor)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/02/18/the-most-successful-leaders-do-15-things-automatically-every-day/#7a556e1d69d7

11. Problem Solve; Avoid Procrastination (eat that

frog)

12. Positive Energy (it’s about attitude vs. aptitude)

13. Be a Great Teacher (which are also the best students)

14. Invest in Relationships (success it not accomplished alone;

a support system)

15. Genuinely Enjoy Responsibilities (take ownership)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/02/18/the-most-successful-leaders-do-15-things-automatically-every-day/#7a556e1d69d7

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