a presentation of united states power squadrons flag & etiquette committee
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A presentation of
United States Power Squadrons
A presentation of
United States Power Squadrons
Flag & Etiquette CommitteeFlag & Etiquette Committee
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LeadershipLeadershipPast, Present and FuturePast, Present and Future
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Ancient Athens = “The Best Person”Ancient Athens = “The Best Person”
“Pericles, a man clearly above corruption, was enabled, by the respect others had for
him and his own wise policy, to hold the multitude in
voluntary restraint. He led them; not they him . . .”
-- Thucydides, c. 400 B.C.E.
“Pericles, a man clearly above corruption, was enabled, by the respect others had for
him and his own wise policy, to hold the multitude in
voluntary restraint. He led them; not they him . . .”
-- Thucydides, c. 400 B.C.E.
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Leadership in the 21st CenturyLeadership in the 21st Century
Leadership is influence.
It is the ability to attract followers.
It is not a way of getting a fancy title.
-- John C. Maxwell, INJOY Leadership Institute
Leadership is influence.
It is the ability to attract followers.
It is not a way of getting a fancy title.
-- John C. Maxwell, INJOY Leadership Institute
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LeadershipLeadership
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This is NOT leadershipThis is NOT leadership
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A Leader is someone who . . .A Leader is someone who . . .
Mobilizes others
Toward a common goal
Shared by the leader and followers
-- Garry Wills, “Certain Trumpets – The Call of Leaders”
Mobilizes others
Toward a common goal
Shared by the leader and followers
-- Garry Wills, “Certain Trumpets – The Call of Leaders”
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Three equally necessary supportsThree equally necessary supports
“Leaders, followers and goals make up the three equally necessary supports for leadership.”
-- Garry Wills
“Leaders, followers and goals make up the three equally necessary supports for leadership.”
-- Garry Wills
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This is NOT “Leadership”This is NOT “Leadership”
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Why do people follow?Why do people follow?
People follow leaders for their own advantage.
People follow most reliably when they are convinced that what they are doing is right.
-- David Hume, 18th Century Philosopher
People follow leaders for their own advantage.
People follow most reliably when they are convinced that what they are doing is right.
-- David Hume, 18th Century Philosopher
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Leadership vs. ManagementLeadership vs. Management
Leaders establish direction
Align people
Motivate and inspire
Leaders establish direction
Align people
Motivate and inspire
Managers plan and budget
Organize and staff
Control the process and solve problems
Managers plan and budget
Organize and staff
Control the process and solve problems
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Real leaders get respect by earning it.
Real leaders get respect by earning it.
True leaders are admired and respected because they have earned that admiration and respect.
Respect is given to leaders when they are deemed worthy of receiving that honor.
Leaders who demand respect from others will never get it because respect must be given.
True leaders are admired and respected because they have earned that admiration and respect.
Respect is given to leaders when they are deemed worthy of receiving that honor.
Leaders who demand respect from others will never get it because respect must be given.
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Positional leaders rely onsymbols of authority
Positional leaders rely onsymbols of authority
Positional leaders rely only their titles, regalia or “positions” within the organization.
They are not “leaders” because they are not respected.
Symbols are important, but they must be backed up with ability and knowledge.
Positional leaders rely only their titles, regalia or “positions” within the organization.
They are not “leaders” because they are not respected.
Symbols are important, but they must be backed up with ability and knowledge.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt, III, NYYCCornelius Vanderbilt, III, NYYC
Commodore of New York Y.C. from 1906 to 1908.
Piloted his yacht Aurora to victory in the 1910 race for the King Edward VII cup.
Served in World War I, had a distinguished career as a soldier, inventor, engineer and businessman.
Commodore of New York Y.C. from 1906 to 1908.
Piloted his yacht Aurora to victory in the 1910 race for the King Edward VII cup.
Served in World War I, had a distinguished career as a soldier, inventor, engineer and businessman.
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Real Leaders rely on ability.Real Leaders rely on ability.
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Real leaders look, act like leaders.Real leaders look, act like leaders.
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Positional leaders rely on “outfits.”Positional leaders rely on “outfits.”
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Ancient symbols of authorityAncient symbols of authority
Ancient symbols do not have the same effect on Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers and Gen Y’ers.
Ancient symbols do not have the same effect on Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers and Gen Y’ers.
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Modern symbols of authorityModern symbols of authority But to have real
meaning, symbols of authority and
awards must be EARNED.
But to have real meaning, symbols
of authority and awards must be
EARNED.
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Leadership stylesLeadership styles
Autocratic: “What I say goes!”
Participatory: “Let’s get together on this.”
Mixed or Variable: “Something for everyone.”
Autocratic: “What I say goes!”
Participatory: “Let’s get together on this.”
Mixed or Variable: “Something for everyone.”
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What style DOES NOT WORK in a squadron?
What style DOES NOT WORK in a squadron?
Autocratic!Why not?
Because in a squadron, your followers are your members!
Autocratic!Why not?
Because in a squadron, your followers are your members!
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Members are volunteers!Members are volunteers!
They’re not being paid . . .
. . . and you can’t threaten them.
They don’t need to work in the organization, so . . .
. . . there is no leverage that a positional leader can use to make them respond.
They’re not being paid . . .
. . . and you can’t threaten them.
They don’t need to work in the organization, so . . .
. . . there is no leverage that a positional leader can use to make them respond.
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Donner PartyDonner Party Led by George Donner,
whose only qualification was being wealthiest.
Left Missouri on a known trail in May, 1846
Trapped by a storm in three cabins near a lake on November 4, 1846.
Had some horses, mules and cattle.
Led by George Donner, whose only qualification was being wealthiest.
Left Missouri on a known trail in May, 1846
Trapped by a storm in three cabins near a lake on November 4, 1846.
Had some horses, mules and cattle.
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Donner CampDonner Camp
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Donner PartyDonner Party
Rescued five months later, in April, 1847, half the party was dead and many of the bodies had been eaten by the survivors.
Rescued five months later, in April, 1847, half the party was dead and many of the bodies had been eaten by the survivors.
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Shackleton ExpeditionShackleton Expedition
Ship crushed by ice on October 28, 1915.
Men moved lifeboats and supplies on to the ice, and lived in tents for five months.
When the ice broke up, they rowed the boats to a totally barren island.
Ship crushed by ice on October 28, 1915.
Men moved lifeboats and supplies on to the ice, and lived in tents for five months.
When the ice broke up, they rowed the boats to a totally barren island.
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Elephant IslandElephant Island
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What did they say?What did they say?Donner PartyDonner Party
“The entire party seemed dazed by the calamity that overtook them.”
“They failed to catch fish because they were too bewildered and dispirited to acquire them.”
“People gave up, pined away and died.”
“The entire party seemed dazed by the calamity that overtook them.”
“They failed to catch fish because they were too bewildered and dispirited to acquire them.”
“People gave up, pined away and died.”
Shackleton ExpeditionShackleton Expedition
“Yesterday especially the colours of the sea and glacier were wonderful.”
“This place can be very nice when it wants.”
“This was one of the happiest days of my life.”
“Yesterday especially the colours of the sea and glacier were wonderful.”
“This place can be very nice when it wants.”
“This was one of the happiest days of my life.”
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The difference was in the LEADERSHIP
The difference was in the LEADERSHIP
Donner Party:
Weak, ineffective leadership.
“Every man for himself.”
Donner Party:
Weak, ineffective leadership.
“Every man for himself.”
Shackleton Expedition:
Strong Leadership.
Teamwork, shared responsibility and danger. Work “for the common good.”
Shackleton Expedition:
Strong Leadership.
Teamwork, shared responsibility and danger. Work “for the common good.”
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To be an effective leader, you must . . .
To be an effective leader, you must . . .
Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk. Influence, don’t manipulate. Include, don’t exclude. Participate equally and openly. Back up opinions with facts. Be a real person . . .
. . . not a persona.
Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk. Influence, don’t manipulate. Include, don’t exclude. Participate equally and openly. Back up opinions with facts. Be a real person . . .
. . . not a persona.
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As a leader, YOU must motivate your members!
As a leader, YOU must motivate your members!
YOU must convince YOUR members –
It’s in their interest to succeed. They can succeed if they try.
It’s the right thing to do.
YOU must convince YOUR members –
It’s in their interest to succeed. They can succeed if they try.
It’s the right thing to do.
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YOU need to set SMART goals.YOU need to set SMART goals.
SpecificMeasurableAttainable
ReasonableTimely
SpecificMeasurableAttainable
ReasonableTimely
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Pareto’s PrinciplePareto’s Principle
80% of the wealth of any nation is produced by 20% of the people.
80% of the wealth of any nation is produced by 20% of the people.
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The 80:20 RuleThe 80:20 Rule
In any organization . . .
80% of the effort comes from 20% of the members, and
20% of the members cause 80% of the problems.
In any organization . . .
80% of the effort comes from 20% of the members, and
20% of the members cause 80% of the problems.
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Everyone’s greatest fear . . . Everyone’s greatest fear . . .
PublicSpeaking
PublicSpeaking
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Six Golden Letters of SuccessSix Golden Letters of Success
N
OPQRS
N
OPQRS
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NEVER begin with an apologyNEVER begin with an apology
“I’m really not good at public speaking.”(Is there any way to escape or is it too late?)
“I’m really nervous.”(We guessed that from the puddle on the floor.)
“I really don’t have much to say.”(Good. So sit down!)
“I’m really not good at public speaking.”(Is there any way to escape or is it too late?)
“I’m really nervous.”(We guessed that from the puddle on the floor.)
“I really don’t have much to say.”(Good. So sit down!)
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OVERCOME the temptation to“tell a joke.”
OVERCOME the temptation to“tell a joke.”
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PREPARE, Prepare, prepare!PREPARE, Prepare, prepare!
Think about what you’re trying to say.
Know your subject; don’t “memorize” it.
Make BIG (readable) notes only of key points or dates.
Tell your friends what’s on your mind.
Think about what you’re trying to say.
Know your subject; don’t “memorize” it.
Make BIG (readable) notes only of key points or dates.
Tell your friends what’s on your mind.
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Be QUICK!Be QUICK!
AFTER you prepare your thoughts, go into a room, close the door, look into a full-length mirror and . . .
SPEAK OUT LOUD FOR FIVE (TEN) MINUTES!
Can you stand to hear yourself for that long? What makes you think other people can?
AFTER you prepare your thoughts, go into a room, close the door, look into a full-length mirror and . . .
SPEAK OUT LOUD FOR FIVE (TEN) MINUTES!
Can you stand to hear yourself for that long? What makes you think other people can?
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Be RELEVANT!Be RELEVANT!
WHY were you asked to speak?
WHAT is the purpose of your speech?
HOW is your topic relevant to your audience . . .
. . . on THIS occasion?
WHY were you asked to speak?
WHAT is the purpose of your speech?
HOW is your topic relevant to your audience . . .
. . . on THIS occasion?
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Be SINCERE!Be SINCERE!
Speak from your heart.
Tell your audience how you feel.
Remember: sincerity, like good paint, covers many defects. A pint of it is worth a gallon of “canned” material!
Speak from your heart.
Tell your audience how you feel.
Remember: sincerity, like good paint, covers many defects. A pint of it is worth a gallon of “canned” material!
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And finally . . .And finally . . .
Above all else, remember . . .
This is supposed to be fun!
Above all else, remember . . .
This is supposed to be fun!
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For further reading . . . For further reading . . .
Lansing, Alfred, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
Maxwell, John C., Developing the Leader Within You
Stewart, Geroge R., Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party
Wills, Garry, Certain Trumpets: The Call of Leaders.
Lansing, Alfred, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
Maxwell, John C., Developing the Leader Within You
Stewart, Geroge R., Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party
Wills, Garry, Certain Trumpets: The Call of Leaders.
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The Keepers of the FlameThe Keepers of the Flame
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The International Commodores AssociationIn cooperation with
The Florida Commodores Association
Produced by
The International Commodores AssociationIn cooperation with
The Florida Commodores Association