Life Skills and Leadership
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Copyright: 2022
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Life is a journey that requires growth, connection, learning and purpose. The development of the individual facilitates the development of the organization, team or community. This continuous improvement process is best done proactively and complimentary. As one skill improves, it opens the door to the consideration and development of additional skills. As one individual expands their abilities and awareness, they can lead the evolution of others. The solutions to complex challenges, ongoing innovation and support for the marginalized is fueled by the leadership process. The leadership process is efficient when individuals simultaneously develop their life skills, follower skills and leader skills, within a culture of support . The synergy between these four concepts is the focus of the book Life Skills & Leadership - The Foundation.
In his first book in the Life Skills & Leadership series (Life Skills & Leadership - The Foundation), Author, Kyle Ochs introduces learners to the critical foundational life skills and leadership concepts that future mastery is based upon. This curriculum also connects these concepts to the overarching Life Skills & Leadership Credo that orients learners and serves as a "north star" in guiding our collective aspirations. The credo is designed to guide and inspire individuals as well as their organizations, teams and communities collectively toward a life of Significance (purpose), Mastery (learning) and Love (connection).
Life Skills & Leadership Credo:
Chase Mastery...Excellence is Acquired
Chase Significance...Success is Bestowed
Chase Love...Happiness is Manifested
Life Skills & Leadership development is ongoing within many seemingly separate communities, (philanthropic, corporate, educational, athletic) but the universal nature of the credo applies to all communities and organizations.
Overview
About the Author
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1 THE ESSENCE OF LEADERSHIP
Leadership
Leadership Defined
Challenges
Leadership Theories
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Elements of Leadership
Life Skills
Discipline—Approach Principle
Reliability—Approach Principle
CHAPTER 2 STRATEGY
Leadership
Vision, Values, and Mission
Value Proposition and Competitive Advantage
Structure
Stakeholders
Situational Analysis—Internal Environment
Situational Analysis—External Environment
Alignment of Goals, Roles, and Responsibilities
Life Skills
Duty—Assist Principle
Clarity—Approach Principle
CHAPTER 3 COMMUNICATION
Leadership
Functions of Communication
Two–Way Communication Process
Flow of Communication
Modes of Communication
Style of Communication
Life Skills
Optimism—Approach Principle
CHAPTER 4 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Leadership
Strategy
Workforce Planning
Recruiting and Selection
Training and Development
Performance Evaluation
Talent Management
Life Skills
Passion—Intent Principle
Vision—Intent Principle
CHAPTER 5 POWER AND MOTIVATION
Leadership
Power Theories
Organizational Power
Individual Power
Abuse of Power
Role of Dependency
Power and Influence Tactics
Motivational Theory
Life Skills
Honesty—Genuine Principle
Authenticity—Genuine Principle
CHAPTER 6 ETHICS
Leadership
Personal and Organizational Ethics
Ethics Theories
Life Skills
Enthusiasm—Mindset Principle
CHAPTER 7 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Leadership
Introduction
Cultural Ingredients
Cultural Outcomes
Life Skills
Tolerance—Mindset Principle
CHAPTER 8 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Leadership
Integrated Elements to Diversity Management
Blind Spots (Bias, Prejudice, and Privilege)
Stages of the Inclusive Leader Continuum
Leadership within Diversity Management
Organizational Outcomes
Life Skills
Sincerity—Genuine Principle
Kindness—Finesse Principle
CHAPTER 9 TEAM PERFORMANCE
Leadership
Introduction
Critical Thinking Skills
Foundational Elements—Members
Foundational Elements—Environment
Foundational Elements—Execution
Life Skills
Compassion—Finesse Principle
Empathy—Finesse Principle
CHAPTER 10 QUALITY
Leadership
Strategy
Systems
Culture of Continuous Improvement
Analysis and Measurement
Life Skills
Perceptiveness—Mindset Principle
Perspective—Mindset Principle
CHAPTER 11 INNOVATION AND CHANGE
Leadership
Key Elements in the Change Process
The Change Process
Key Elements of Conflict
Key Elements of Innovation
Life Skills
Open-Mindedness—Finesse Principle
Gratitude—Approach Principle
CHAPTER 12 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Introduction
Theories
Drivers of Social Responsibility
Expressions of Social Responsibility
Benefits of Social Responsibility
Challenges to Social Responsibility
Life Skills
Courage—Grit Principle
Initiative—Grit Principle
Contemplation—Genuine Principle
GLOSSARY
As a serial entrepreneur, corporate trainer and coach, Kyle Ochs has personally influenced positive outcomes within corporate, non-profit, community and team environments. He has accomplished this by focusing on how leadership effectiveness is impacted by the interdependent concepts of life skills, leadership skills, and followership. Whether in his role as a Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, or championship winning coach or player, Kyle has led individuals, teams and organizations through change and challenges. In his book, Life Skills and Leadership—The Foundation, he explores traditional leadership concepts that are practical for organizations of all sizes while also explaining the importance of individual life skill development to the leadership process. In his role as a Professor at Purdue University, Kyle teaches students about the dynamic leadership process in a manner that informs and inspires individual and organizational improvement. He is a father of four and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his partner of twelve years, Amy, near his alma mater Butler University, where he earned his bachelor and graduate degrees