The Supervisory Handbook ~ A 5-Part Series – Part 5
Understanding Your Leadership Style
1)
What are some of the key attributes of a leader?
2)
Earning
and
, as well as being
able to communicate the
3)
4)
of the organization are key.
Other factors in employees being willing to “follow the leader” are:
a)
a leader who is willing to seek
b)
a leader who knows his/her
c)
a leader who doesn’t pass the
d)
a leader who is able to make good
e)
a leader who is a good
f)
a leader who
g)
a leader who is willing to
information
h)
a leader who helps to
his/her employees
i)
a leader who clearly explains
the necessary resources to accomplish assigned tasks
j)
a leader who develops his/her employees as a
in a timely manner
for his/her employees
and provides
Your leadership style has much to do with your personality and your
style.
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5)
There are many descriptions of personality and behavioral styles. Let’s look
at Florence Littauer’s “Personality Puzzle” to understand four basic styles:
(www.thepersonalities.com)
PERSONALITY STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES...and Leadership
POPULAR SANGUINE
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Loves fun
Charming
People person
Likes flexibility
Positive
Storyteller
Sense of humor
Curious
POWERFUL CHOLERIC
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Born leader
Delegates
Loves a challenge
Confident
Usually right
Determined
Likes change
Unemotional
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PERFECT MELANCHOLY
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Genius prone
Analytical
Appreciates quiet
Sensitive
Meticulous
Schedule-oriented
Content to be in background
Makes friends cautiously
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Easygoing
Quiet
Finds the easy way
Able to hide emotion
Patient
Witty
Tactful
Consistent
What have you discovered so far about your own leadership style in relation to the
strengths and weaknesses of your personality/behavioral style?
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Popular
Sanguine
Powerful
Choleric
Peaceful
Phlegmatic
Perfect
Melancholy
Place the appropriate words in the box with the matching personality style(s):
A)
2 are task-oriented
2 are people- oriented
B)
1 is a watcher
1 is a talker
1 is a thinker
1 is a doer
C)
Who is the support person?
Who is the creative person?
Who is the detail person?
Who takes the lead?
D)
1 wants to get it done
1 wants to get along
1 wants to get attention
1 wants to get it right
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Based on what you now know, what contributes to their self-worth?
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
As a leader, how might each style deal with change in the workplace?
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
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What kind of work environment might they enjoy?
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
Write a few key words for a help-wanted ad that would attract each style:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
Youth Services Department Head
Manitowoc (WI) Public Library, overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, seeks a dynamic children’s librarian to
lead our Youth Services staff to provide even better service in the future. The successful candidate will
understand theories of infant, child and adolescent learning and development, and put that understanding to
work planning and implementing a wide-range of programs (preferably including oral storytelling traditions),
as well as building upon an already outstanding collection. This person will supervise Youth Services staff,
administer the department budget, serve on the library’s management team, and work with community
organizations that serve children and families.
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THE SEARCH IS ON - SELECTING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB
1)
Do an in-depth analysis of the
and
aptitude required for the position you want to fill.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
2)
Focus less on past
and more
on
traits.
a. what
them
b. how they make
c. how they
3)
Use
questions to draw out details;
a.
b. give me an
4)
Ask about past
to determine their
5)
with others
Reflect on how you
about a time when...
of how you...
situations
.
after the interview.
Librarian I: This is the entry level in the Librarian class series. Under immediate supervision, perform
professional library work in one or more assigned areas of the Library; perform extensive customer service
duties; provide general and specialized reference, reader’s advisory, referral, and information services to
patrons in person, by mail, e-mail, and over the telephone; aid patrons in the selection of materials,
collections and resources; perform manual and electronic searches of sources; participate in supervising
assigned volunteers; plan, schedule, and publicize library programs, exhibits, and events for children, youth
and adults; conduct community outreach including presentations at local schools; operate a variety of office
machines; attend and participate in workshops, seminars, conferences, and training programs; maintain
Federal Depository Collection according to Federal standards; maintain Arcadia History Collection and library
archives; catalog all library materials; assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs
and services in the assigned areas of reference, children’s services, or technical services; select and evaluate
materials including books, magazines, audio, video, electronic database and CD-Rom products; continually
weed collection; and perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Reflecting on your personality/behavioral style, how might each of the styles
interact with you?
If you are a POPULAR SANGUINE:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
If you are a POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
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If you are a PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
If you are a PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
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To be a more effective leader, based on your personality/behavioral style, in
what ways might you need to adapt to each of the 4 behavioral styles?
If you are a POPULAR SANGUINE:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
If you are a POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
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If you are a PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
If you are a PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
POPULAR SANGUINE:
POWERFUL CHOLERIC:
PERFECT MELANCHOLY:
PEACEFUL PHLEGMATIC:
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BEING A LEADER THEY WILL FOLLOW
10+ WAYS TO ESTABLISH CREDIBILITY & RESPECT
1.
Be
and keep your
.
2.
Talk to everyone with a
3.
Welcome constructive
4.
Reinforce your dialogue with your
5.
Speak up for yourself and your
.
6.
Remain
and be
.
7.
Give
and
8.
Never talk your organization
9.
Be
attitude.
.
pattern.
when deserved.
.
and easy to talk to.
10. Encourage employees to
11. Share
their work and personal lives.
,
and
,
.
Which of the 11 items listed could you improve upon?
What is one thing you will do differently as a result of what you’ve learned today?
HOW will you make this change?
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ARE YOU A GOOD SUPERVISOR?
Y=YES
U=USUALLY
O=OCCASIONALLY
N=NO
1.
Do you personally thank employees for doing a good job - one on one,
in writing, or both?
2.
Are you willing to take time to meet with and listen to your employees?
3.
Do you provide specific feedback about your employees’ performance?
4.
Do you strive to create an environment that is open, trusting, and fun?
5.
Do you provide your employees with information on upcoming products
and strategies, how the company makes and loses money, and how each
employee fits into the overall plan?
6.
Do you involve employees in decisions, especially those that affect them?
7.
Do you encourage employees to have a sense of ownership in their work
environment?
8.
Do you create partnerships with your employees by giving them a chance
to grow and learn new skills?
9.
the
Do you celebrate the successes of the organization, the department, and
individuals in it?
10.
Do you use performance as the basis for recognizing, rewarding, and
promoting your employees?
11.
Do you provide a thorough orientation to new employees?
12.
Do you assign work so that your employees are able to use their skills?
13.
Do you promote employees’ participation in “high visibility” activities?
Which of the items listed above could you improve upon?
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