Leadership Development

After reading the chapter, answer the following questions:

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1. Give two examples of steps Ray Kroc took to build the franchise business that the McDonald brothers didn't take.

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2. How did these actions reflect Ray Kroc's leadership ability?

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3. From your profession or area of service, give an example of a leader who has been limited by his or her "lid." How has this leader's "lid" affected the organization?

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4. Whom do you know whose leadership lid seems unlimited?

 

Rate your own leadership by placing the numbers below

1, 2, or 3 next to each of the following statements: 1=Never 2=Sometimes 3=Always

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There is ample evidence that my leadership skills produce positive and lasting results on a consistent basis.

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The organization's leadership asks me to do things that I have the confidence to accomplish.

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I can answer with certainty when asked about the team's or organization's vision and direction.

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My organization or team is growing and reaching new heights.

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I know my productive strengths as a leader, and the leaders closest to me consistently affirm these strengths.

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I know my weaknesses as a leader, and the leaders closest to me consistently confirm that these are weaknesses.

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People outside of my organization offer me opportunities for leadership responsibility.

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My mind is full of new ideas of how to strengthen and grow the team I lead.

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I am aware of the areas where I need to improve and grow as a leader, and I have written a simple plan to strengthen those areas.

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The leaders closest to me in the organization have confidence in my leadership ability.

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I generally prefer influencing people over managing tasks.

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I identify and write down the top two or three things that prevent me from becoming a better leader so I can work on these areas.

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I have a track record of success when it comes to leadership.

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I can work well in fluid and ambiguous situations.

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My leadership bias and personal preference is more toward risk and uncertainty over security and stability.

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I have an inner sense that my leadership will bring about significant change.

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I think that I have yet to reach the "cap" of my abilities as a leader.

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When I discover "lids" to my leadership, I am consistently able, with some time, to break through them.

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I am completely confident that one of my gifts is leadership.

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My leadership is affirmed by the people I lead through their commitment to the mission of the organization.

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Total

50-60-This is an area of strength. Continue growing as a leader but also spend time helping others to develop in this area.

40-49-This area may not be hurting you as a leader, but it isn't helping you much either. To strengthen your leadership, develop yourself in this area.

20-39-This is an area of weakness in your leadership. Until you grow in this area, your leadership effectiveness will be negatively impacted.

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Answer the following questions and discuss your answers when you meet with your mentoring group.

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1. How effective will a person be if he increases his leadership but not his work ethic (dedication to success)?

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2. Do you agree with the author's assessment that increasing your leadership is one of the best ways to increase your level of effectiveness? Explain.

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3. What criteria can be used to determine a person's leadership ability? What are some clear signs of leadership strengths and weaknesses?

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4. How long does it take you to determine a person's leadership "lid" once that person has been put in charge of a team?

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5. Describe signs indicating that a leader has hit his or her lid?

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6. Describe a situation in which your leadership lid negatively affected a project or task.

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7. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you describe your leadership? Would your spouse or colleagues agree with your assessment?

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8. Up to now, how dedicated have you been to developing yourself as a leader? How will you increase that dedication?

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