The Last Lecture – PowerPoint Presentation

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Introduction Everyone is searching for the perfect fit and fun atmosphere while earning a living. Staff in management positions can make or break an experience for employees within the organization. Great leaders have established leadership styles, relatable competency qualities in return creating a fun and positive work environment.

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”Leaders need to be continually evaluating their: leadership styles and perceptions; understanding of different cultures; individual and team motivations; interpersonal skills; levels of creativity; ability to manage change; communication style; listening ability; decision-making skills; and, personal ethics.” (Sohmen, 2015, p. 16)

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ResiliencePersistent, finding solutions to achieve success within the organizationTransformational Leadership pushes employees to establish a resilient mindset to meet goals and eager to succeed (Yun et at., 2007)Open minded willing to adapt even in the midst of adversity, energy reflects in the team’s effort to accomplish the organizations goals

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Team buildingUplifting staff, building up trust and inspiring the team to stay motivated while accomplishing tasksServant Leadership promotes putting the team first, listening, awareness and empathizing (Spears, 2010)Long term success requires problem solving, putting pride aside increases team morale and raises productivity within the organization

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AccountabilityLeading by example starts with respect for self and will be reciprocated from employees. If you as the leader hold self-accountable, the team will follow. Relationships in the organization built on trust make accepting constructive criticism a smoother transition. Transformational Leadership focuses on getting the best out of their employees, holding them accountable in the midst of meeting the organizations goals.(Yun et at., 2007)

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PartneringDemocratic Leadership builds a partnership with employees, delegating responsibilities and rolesWe thrive as an organization when the teams suggestions are considered, great to combine ideas and build a platform for creative individualsIn any organization establishing trust in both parties, while building morale can lead to success for the team

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Developing OthersLeader with hands on approach, pushing training to enhance skills, eager to see promotions in the organizationCoaching Leadership ties into developing and teaching highly motivated employees.Great for organizations with future advancement, grooming staff to eventually acquire a leadership role

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VisionPrecisely planning, executing and achieving your goals, Can see the “Finish Line”.Strategic Leadership sticks to their vision, convinces employees to work within those guidelines. Persuading the team to buy in can result into long term success.

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Strategic ThinkingMitigating and managing risk, prioritizing long term goals of the organizationDemocratic leadership requires brainstorming from supervisor, shared thoughts from employees to strategically agree on goals and how to accomplishPresenting employees with the opportunity to express their knowledge will result in more efficient decisions and direction of the organization first

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In closing a true leader will embrace differences within the team, mastering the balance between verbally and physically leading. Creating a fun and positive organization all while staying successful is a challenge but will be attained if leaders are willing to mix in some of the same styles and competencies Mr. Pausch uses. “As you get older, you may find that enabling the dreams of others is even more fun” (Robins, 2011).

ReferencesRobins, G. [Gabriel Robins]. (2011, May 2). The Last Lecture [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/j7zzQpvoYcQSohmen, V., (2015). Leadership and Teamwork: Two Sides of the Same coin, PP. 1-18 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Victor_Sohmen/publication/302496350_ Leadership_and_teamwork_Two_sides_of_the_same_coin/links/5bbfc086a6f dcc2c91f6b07f/Leadership-and-teamwork-Two-sides-of-the-same-coin.pdf

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ReferencesSpears, L., (2010). Character and Servant Leadership: Ten Characteristics of Effective, Caring Leaders, Vol. 1 Iss. 1, 25-30 https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.d ocuments/56959204/SERVANT_LEADERSHIP.pdf

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ReferencesYun, S., Cox, J., Sims, H., (2007). Leadership and Teamwork: The Effects of Leadership and Job Satisfaction on Team Citizenship, Vol. 2 Iss. 3, 171- 193 https://www.regent.edu/acad/global/publications/ijls/ne w/vol2iss3/yun/YunCoxSimsSalam_Vol2Iss3.pdf