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By\u00a0\u00a0 Pete Pillsbury<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

All too often the focus in leadership training or development courses is on learning about research on effective leadership and various theories of leadership; participants are likely to walk away with more clarity on the concepts of effective leadership and greater understanding of the research and theories of leadership. However, they are mostly left on their own to figure out what these concepts mean personally and how they are translated into effective leadership behaviors on the job.<\/p>\n

Recognizing this behavioral gap, TargetSuccess set out to develop leadership training that was light on research and concepts yet heavy on practice of behaviors. Light on research or concepts does not mean that research and concepts are not important. In fact, they are of critical importance, and we cite the sources of our research for those who wish to delve deeply into the theoretical side. However, we believe; that busy leaders trying to be effective in the daily whitewater of leadership, like yourself, do not have time to discuss the latest leadership theory. Therefore, in our leadership development courses, we have done the research for you. We have formulated the concepts consistent with what other leaders in the field have found and for which there is near universal agreement. This means that participants in our leadership development courses do not have to spend valuable time listening to the research and theories behind the concepts. Rather, they can focus on practice and behaviors which will strengthen their day to day leadership.Our practical leadership development model takes the theories and concepts and boils them down into concrete, simple leadership behaviors that are emblematic of great leaders. So what do some of these behaviors look like, and where do they come from?<\/p>\n

They come from: <\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A bigger than life desire to help and serve people in ways that will make them more successful<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A bold, audacious, compelling vision for the future of the organization<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An unrelenting commitment to excellence<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A huge ability to care about people<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Highly effective use of all the resources available to the organization<\/p>\n

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They look like: <\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Controlling ego, allowing one to have humility and place the focus on others<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simple acts of taking a genuine interest in people<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asking others what they think<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Refraining from having the answers<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stepping back from an intense meeting and observing what is happening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Involving people in decisions that will have an impact on them<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrating thoughtfulness toward others<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Acting with integrity<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Being warm and friendly<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asking people to tell you about themselves<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keeping your story to yourself unless asked<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Giving credit for success to the people you lead<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A hand written thank you note<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asking someone a self-affirming question<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A scheduled time for quiet and reflection<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asking people how they are feeling about their work<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asking people what they think about something that is being proposed<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bringing groups who disagree on something together to build a consensus resolution<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Listening<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Building partnerships<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using a continuous improvement process for all systems in the organization<\/p>\n

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