Manage Yourself, Lead Others: Innovative Strategies for Managing in the Modern Workforce Presenters: Jacob Lathrop & Jessica Nakfour Michigan State University
P E O P L E P U R P O S E
Session Objectives Define Leadership and Provide Positive Examples Introduce Framework for Managing Yourself & Leading Others Discuss strategies for & the importance of managing yourself before you can effectively lead others Present examples for applying these strategies in your role as a leader
What does it mean to lead? Definition (per Merriam-Webster): a) to guide on a way especially by going in advance b) to direct on a course or in a direction c) to direct the operations, activity, or performance of d) to guide someone or something along a way e) to serve as a channel for
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others. Nelson Mandela COURAGEOUS RESOLUTE
Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves. Princess Diana THOUGHTFUL DEVOTED
I also feel I adapted. I was willing to try to fit into any role. The way I figured, it was always up to me to prove my worth, that I deserved to be here. Steve Yzerman PERSEVERANCE HUMBLE
Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody s going to know whether you did it or not. Oprah Winfrey CHARASMATIC INNOVATIVE
Behind every young child who believes in them self, is a parent who believed first. INSPIRING ROLE MODEL
Our Leadership Methodology First, Successfully Manage Yourself
Our Leadership Methodology Then, Effectively Lead Others
Our Leadership Methodology Through a Simple Framework 1. Establish Guiding Principles 2. Create Meaningful Structures 3. Achieve Operational Excellence
Managing Yourself
Life is already challenging enough
and then you remember you have a career!
Is this the line outside your office everyday?
How can you possibly manage all of these responsibilities and still be successful? Learn to manage yourself
To manage yourself, you must first know yourself Establish your guiding principles What do you stand for? Identify your PURPOSE.
What Are Guiding Principles? An idea or value that influences you very much when making a decision or considering a matter Jake s Example: Be Kind & Fair Focus on People & Service Be Inclusive & Collaborative Seek Continuous Personal Growth Emphasize Self-Awareness - Cambridge English Dictionary
So you have a baseline How is that going to help with the daily craziness?
Create Meaningful Structures Learn to leverage resources available to you (systems) o Emails Create Rules & Sub-Folders Set aside time to Unsubscribe Create central inboxes for teams/groups o Utilize task lists & reminder alerts Value and Manage your time (processes) o Not every decision requires a meeting o Block off working time on your calendar
Create Meaningful Structures Identify & Support your high-functioning self o Ensure an adequate amount of sleep o Provide good nutritional habits Eat breakfast & lunch, drink water o Take breaks and time for lunch
Create Meaningful Structures Identify & Support your high-functioning self o Exercise your body & mind regularly
Create Meaningful Structures Identify & Support your high-functioning self o What makes you happy? Are you doing this every day? Every week?
Create Meaningful Structures
Achieve Operational Excellence Fulfill your purpose through actions guided by your principles and structures realizing pure connectivity Read & embrace your guiding principles daily Allow your structures to guide you, knowing that life s unpredictability will challenge you along the way
Achieve Operational Excellence Emphasize self-awareness in daily interactions & decisions Are you aware of your typical response to stressful or challenging situations? Do you know your emotional and physiological triggers? How can you quickly regroup and center yourself? Are you able to separate the person from the situation?
Find your Happy Place
Quick Tip
Use doors as your checkpoint am I centered? When making a decision, do you think about how that decision relates to your identified purpose?
Putting it all together - Connectivity Remember we are creatures of habit! Studies show new habits can be formed as quickly as 18 days
Leading Others
Our Leadership Methodology Through a Simple Framework 1. Establish Guiding Principles 2. Create Meaningful Structures 3. Achieve Operational Excellence
Guiding Principles Influence the way we work and the decisions we make each and every day to help achieve our unit and organizational goals and mission.
Higher Ed Example of Guiding Principles Integrity - We cultivate an environment of honesty, sincerity, and trust, in which we are fair and ethical in all we do. Accountability - We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of the community is responsible for upholding and reinforcing our values. Professionalism - We demonstrate excellence in all things we do. We demand and deliver quality outcomes and experiences from our students, faculty, and staff. Diversity - We strive to share a range of ideas and practices, and we measure our success by the inclusion of all voices. Respect - We are committed to providing an environment in which every member of the community nurtures the spirit of trust, teamwork, and openness. - Valparaiso University College of Business
What do Successful, Innovative and Strategic Organizations all have in common? Guiding Principles / Core Values Facebook s 5 Core Values 1. Be Bold 2. Focus on Impact 3. Move Fast 4. Be Open 5. Build Social Value
Potential Challenges of not Having Established & Recognized Guiding Principles Missing the target Operating in a state of unknown Attention may be focused in the wrong places
Does your unit have Guiding Principles established? If yes, ask these key questions: o Who established them? o What process was used to create them? o Have they ever been updated or revised to meet the needs of the current operation? If not, how can YOU create guiding principles for your unit/team?
Meaningful Structures Established to ensure duties, responsibilities and expectations are carried out in alignment with mission, vision, and guiding principles
Potential Challenges of not Having Working in silos Meaningful Structures in Place Ineffective and/or inefficient productivity Poor Communication Inconsistency across the organization
Meaningful Structures Best Practices Design purposeful organizational staffing structures, though inclusive & collaborative processes Think strategically throughout the process, identifying what you anticipate the organization to look like in the future
Meaningful Structures Best Practices Clearly define job roles & expectations throughout the organization Maintain updated position descriptions
Meaningful Structures Best Practices Establish, review & improve your business processes Create goals aligned with your mission, vison, & principles
Achieving Operational Excellence A philosophy of the workplace where problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership results in the ongoing improvement in an organization. The process involves focusing on the customers' needs, keeping the employees positive and empowered, and continually improving the current activities in the workplace.
Mechanisms to Make this all Work, at Work! Relationship Building Accountability Mentoring Trust Inclusion Empowerment
As leaders, we are on notice! What is the #1 reason people resign? their Supervisor/Manager!
Focus on People & Purpose to guide your leadership Ultimately we will be judged by how we treat people, not as managers or supervisors or employees, but as people.
Questions? Jacob Lathrop lathrop4@msu.edu 517 355.6680 Jessica Nakfour gordon14@msu.edu 517 432.7617 GO GREEN!