Challenge #14 - 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 14: Effective leaders know themselves and their team.

• As an individual and with your team, complete the “Values Exploration” exercise found on our blog. (https://bit.ly/2Uax4sF)
• Write your values in your journal.
• Post team values where all have access.

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IGNITE: Calm is contagious!

“Calm is contagious.”

♦ Multiple attributions, including Navy SEALS ♦

[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]

The Higher Up You Go...

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Pandemic or not, how leaders view the relationship with their followers determines the effectiveness of their leadership. The following statement by Rorke Denver says volumes:

"The higher up the chain of command you go, the more people you are in service to." - Rorke Denver

IGNITE: Opinions Come Last

“Tell me what you know, then tell me what you don't know, then finally, you can tell me what you think.” ♦ Colin Powell ♦

[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]
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Challenge #13 - 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 13: Effective leaders are willing to address negative thoughts that may be affecting their leadership.

• In your journal, list your negative self-talk.
• Develop a plan to address each barrier.

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IGNITE: Addressing Limiting Thoughts

Knowing what our limiting thoughts are, and replacing them intentionally, is the only way to create a different possibility. ♦ Kristi Hedges, “The Power of Presence” ♦

[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]

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Reacting with Resiliency

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This is an interesting time in our history. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a lack of preparation across the globe. As I sift through posts on social media, I have yet to see anyone acknowledge their lack of preparedness. I see an abundance of blame and shame, however.

IGNITE: Doing What is Necessary

“It is no use saying, ‘we are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.” ♦ Winston Churchill ♦

[Photo: La Grande IHC]

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Challenge #12 - 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 12: Leaders with effective command presence show empathy.

• Watch RSA’s adaptation of Brene Brown’s talk on empathy.
• In your journal, write the definitions of "sympathy" and "empathy." Describe cases when each is appropriate.
• How can you practice empathy with regard to the present COVID-19 pandemic?

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IGNITE: Growth Opportunities

Our most significant challenges are often our greatest occasions and learning experiences to grow. ♦ George Raveling, Coaching for Success ♦

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