Episode 6: How to use a Leadership System

In episode 6 on Leaders, Leadership Systems and the Impact on Culture Walt Carter, Pat Romboletti and John Vinyard will discuss how to use a leadership system.

Leadership thoughts:

• The culture you are trying to promote must be embodied in your Leadership System, and in every leader
• The Leadership System allows the senior leaders to deploy their 'wisdom' all the way down the organization
• Personal 'styles' and a Leadership System are not the same
• In a strong culture everyone is entitled to have an opinion, and is encouraged to 'speak up'
• In a strong culture if you know about a problem it is unacceptable not to 'speak up'
• You cannot tolerate the person who makes their goals, but do not embrace the organizational culture

Importance:

• A consistent approach to leadership is critical to repeatable organizational success
• The team must understand:
  • What we are attempting to accomplish?
  • How?
  • Who will do each part?
• In high-performing organizations bad news flows up FAST
  • Leaders do not take action to suddenly 'micro-manage' because they know:
    • The people who 'own' the bad news know the leaders know about it
    • The owner is working to fix the problem
    • The owner will ask for help if they need it
• How Do I Reflect on Myself as a Leader:
  • Do I know the aspects of the Leadership System which are my strengths and opportunities?
    • How do I know?
    • Do I have a tangible approach to improve each of my opporunites?
  • Do people in my organization feel safe in speaking up?
  • Do I give any (even subtle) signals that I don't want to hear bad news
  • When bad news flows up, do I ask "What happened - what process failed", not "Who did this"