James Melton

Who designates an individual as a leader? How does one enter the upper echelon of the rank of leadership? Do all leaders have the innate ability to inspire confidence and create an atmosphere conducive to trust, and agreement?

This inspiring presentation offers powerful instruction with segments from his eight-part Public Television series, Reaching New Heights of Excellence, designed to enhance teamwork and communication, as well as provide the specifics of exemplary leadership. Methods will be presented to interpret the actions of others, respect individual differences and make choices to change behaviors. It will become clear why leadership is not so much the exercise of power as it is the empowerment of people. “Leaders are made, not born... If I’ve learned one thing, it’s this: You don’t get anywhere by standing on the sidelines waiting for somebody else to take action.” — Lee Iacocca, Author, Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

OBJECTIVES:

• Define the traits of exemplary leadership
• Examine personal assumptions and beliefs
• Identify barriers to effective communication
• Select and apply appropriate leadership styles
• Incorporate action attitudes for immediate use
• Discover what inspires others to reach their potential
• Recognize the duality of leadership through values & vision

BENEFITS:

• The Risk Factor
• Visual Listening
• Traits of Leadership
• Activating People
• Insight vs. Oversight
• Trust and Integrity
• The Power of Decision
• Leadership Principles
• Inspire Others to Achieve
• Compassion and Achievement