on an organization’s health
TRANSCRIPT
On an Organization’s HealthLEADERSHIP IMPACT
Session content & What to Expect A look back at my career & path to today Leadership attributes – what it takes to
become an impactful leader Power of “YOU” – Modeling your brand Exercise – Financial & income statement
metaphor to Leadership & Growth The power of “acknowledgements” Wrap up with Widgy Wisdoms on
Leadership
Fall 1984 – The turning point is my career/life
Fall 1984 – The turning point is my career/life
1984 – turning point in my career and life!!
Look at this cooldude!
Career Aspirations
Derailment
Career Journey
33 years Farm Credit System Experience
Hired as a Credit Trainee at St. Louis District Bank in 1985 First loan officer position – Quincy, Illinois 1986 – 1989 Branch Manager – Vandalia,
Illinois 1990 – 1999 Multiple roles, including
Branch Manager, Account Executive Sales Role, Effingham, IllinoisNOTE: went to local bank for one year in mid-
90’s; returned to Farm Credit
Career Journey (cont’d)
1999 – 2010: “Growth & Development” Transition from producer to leader/managementResponsibilities grew & opportunities were
challenging Confidence, excitement, anticipation of future 2010 – 2018: “Derailment Era” Anticipation & excitement of career advancement First “career crossroad” Adjustment and acceptance 2nd “career crossroad” Today!
So, why the derailment?
Family!!
Back on track………
Sr. VP of Ag Lending – IndianaFarm Credit Mid-America
$24B assets 4 states (Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky,
Tennessee) Indiana Ag Retail Market - $3B 25 branches 8 Direct Reports 123 indirect reports Senior Leadership Team Sales Strategy Team
Leadership AttributesGroup Exercise
What are the attributes of Great Leaders?
• Take 5-10 minutes• Brainstorm list of attributes
What’s Your Brand?
Leadership IngredientsEqual Parts:
Competence
Authentic
Caring
Competence
Being Authentic
Caring
Leadership Impact - Passion
Leadership Impact - Greatness
Feelin Good……Being GreatConquer a challenge or weakness….
Watch “confidence” & “momentum” grow……
Feelin Good>>>>>>Being Great
Financial vs Leadership Statement
FINANCIALAssets Liabilities
• Cash• Stocks• 401K• Home• Vehicles
• Credit Card Debt
• Vehicle Loan• Home Mortgage• College Loan
LEADERSHIPStrengths Weaknesses
• Passion• Energy• Enthusiastic• Work Ethic• Trust• Integrity• Knowledge• Caring• Empathetic
• Unapproachable• Poor Listener• Procrastinator• Impatient• Worrier• Negative
Attitude
Net Worth Leadership
Annual Income vs Annual Growth Statement
INCOME STATEMENTIncome Expenses
• Salary• Business
Income• Investment
Income
• Household Exp• Vacation• Dining• Entertainment• Vehicle
Payment• House Payment
GROWTH STATEMENTGood Habits Bad Habits
• Books Read• Written Goals• Mentor• Getting
Uncomfortable• LDP Programs• Exercise
• Apathy• Procrastination• Envy• Jealously• Self-Centered• Inadequate rest
+Increase Net
Worth
-Decrease Net
Worth
Annual Change in Net Worth
+Increase Growth
Development
-Detract from Growth
and Development
Annual Change in Personal Growth
My Personal StoryAs of 2008:
LEADERSHIP STATEMENT
Energy Passion Empathy Enthusiastic Trusting Sense of humor Work ethic
• Difficulty accepting criticism
• Worry
• Measuring myself to others
• Victim
•
Difficulty accepting criticismWorryMeasuring myself to othersVictimNegative mental attitude
Group Exercise
Pair up with a teammate
• Review Leadership Strengths, Attributes, & Qualities, and
Leadership Weaknesses & Negative Traits.
•Select and list your top 5 of each.
Leadership Job Description
To grow and develop an individual or team of individuals by inspiring them to achieve more than they think is realistic or possible.
Leadership Impact
…….People may not remember what you say, but they will remember how you made them “FEEL”!!
Powerful “Feel” words?• Confident
• Motivated
• Inspired
• Creative
• Enthusiastic
• Respected
• Energizing
• Proud
Thank You vs. Acknowledgement
Thank youMike, thank you for all your work in
our association and congratulations on winning your award.
AcknowledgementMike, what an honor to be selected
as “Who Would I Want to Work For” award winner as a part of the Bridge to Significance program. I want you to know I truly admire you for who you are and what you represent. You rate so very high in my book in the area of integrity and I know you have a heart as big as Texas. You don’t select “easy”, rather you select “right”. In this world of people wanting to find the “easy” button, guys like you stand out even more.
Acknowledgements
Speak to the DNA of a person Their qualities as a person Their attributes which make a positive
impactHave tremendous lasting impactMust be written from the heart
It’s not:
A thank you for a job well doneRecognition for an action
Activity
1). Reflect on someone who deserves to receive an acknowledgement from you.
2). Write it
Widgy Wisdoms on Leadership
A Challenge CriticismNever fear a conversation with good
intentions that speaks from the heartNever go wrong doing the “right” thingsIf one’s best effort isn’t getting it done;
need a “better” best effortOur communication should be timely,
respectful, and articulateEqual isn’t fair; fair isn’t equal
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Widgy Wisdoms on Leadership
We have customers to serve & an association to represent. Honor them bothIt’s OK to be wrong, just not all the timeLack of time is a poor excuse; successful
people find the timePut others before self, or you’ll find
yourself aloneFundament Excellence = consistent
performance
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“Assume” – A different Perspective
AVOID
Should
Someday&
Uncomfortable
Memorable
Experiences
Now the PUSH!
Steve WitgesFarm Credit Mid-AmericaSr VP Ag Lending Email:[email protected]