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    “Is learning the practice of leadership a matter of imitation? Should both aspiring and established leaders invest their time merely observing how effective leaders perform and behave? Though following popular leaders is one way of learning about leadership, by itself, it is flawed and inadequate. Competent leaders understand that serious study must accompany imitation and observation. As theory precedes practice so also must study and inquiry precede action. Retreating in order to read and think about the fundamentals of leadership builds the foundation upon which the scaffolding of leadership practice can be established.”

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    “Stewardship….the world in which we live is indeed delicate and we, all of us, are stewards of this world. In an organization, leaders are charged with the hard work of growing people as an expression of stewardship. Despite the mantra that, “people are our most important asset,” organizations and often the leaders who oversee them see human resources as only a number…a cost. These organizations suffer under the weight caused by human neglect. There is another way that must be chosen by leaders who understand that the people who serve in their organizations are men and women who see their work as a vital source of meaning and self-valuing. Leaders who demonstrate such an understanding are tremendous gifts to those they lead and the organizations in which they work.”

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    “An organization is a community of people focused on working toward a common goal and objective. The strength of this community is based on informed leadership, clear lines of communication, distribution of responsibilities, and the stewardship of time, resources, and people. This community exists within a larger environment and global context which, though often inhospitable and foreboding, invites action. Organizations that preserve their identity and understand the larger backdrop of their surroundings, will continue to find opportunities to add value.”

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    “Danger or opportunity? Promise or pitfall? Stay safe or venture out? These “juxtapositions of leadership” describe the tension with which leaders must live on a daily basis. This tension can drive the leader into a constant state of fear or they can be leveraged. Leveraging these points of tension require, even demand, the capacity to live within the tension long enough to see the details contained in both options. As time unfolds, what was once shrouded in mystery can be seen for what it is thus revealing that indeed it is far better to remain fixed or to move forward with confidence.”

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    “Reflections on endings and beginnings…this is a critical part of the work and life of a leader. Some leaders spend their professional and often personal lives rushing headlong into circumstances fundamentally unprepared to understand and address the demands of those situations thus causing damage to themselves and others in the process. It is the reflective leader who resists the impetuousness and urgency of the immediate. She is buttressed and buoyed by the wisdom that comes from the linkages of her past, connecting to the present, and which cast hope and vision toward the future.”

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    “Effective leaders look for critical patterns, trends, and emerging themes that inform actions. While the flow of organizational activity is broad and deep, it is the subtle flashes of activity that are often the early indicators of possibility. The task of a leader is to understand the ebb and flow of their organizations and, at the same time, to look for areas of opportunity that hold promise for new growth and positive change.”

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    “The best strategies for moving forward in new circumstances are often those that can be found in the past. While current innovations can shed new light on complex organizational situations, it is when these innovations are built upon the foundations of past thinkers and practitioners that new solutions are most valuable and, in fact, become new again.”

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    “The sources of wisdom and competency that live within the leader are the very qualities that sustain the leader within the complex work of organizational leadership. It is not what the leader knows that creates effectiveness. Rather, it is first what the leader possesses in the deeper recesses of the self.”

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    ” Vision, mission, and strategy all depend on perspective. Perspective is based on where you stand, where you look, and of course, what you see. One of the responsibilities of leadership is to look forward and to distill from all the possible courses of action the most efficient and prosperous heading. When leaders take the time to gain enough elevation to see what could be, they increase the likelihood that they will in fact identify the pathway that holds the most opportunity.”

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Accelerating Organizational Performance Requires Competent Leadership…

Integer Leadership Consulting understands that competent leadership must be intentionally cultivated by organizations and by leaders themselves.  Leadership is both “caught and taught,” meaning, effective leadership is learned through careful observation of effective leaders but especially by studying and applying leadership principles and practices.
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Effective leaders also understand that national and global trends, whether economic or political, impact and influence the way leadership should be practiced. The “Great Recession” has in many ways reshaped the way organizations get their business done.  Leaders must think globally, plan with foresight, keep their people focused on the mission, and honor the diversity and unique contributions of each and every individual.

Leadership development must therefore be a strategic pathway that is carefully planned and executed by organizations. This pathway takes seriously the responsibility to place emerging and established leaders in learning environments where they will be invited to increase their understanding and application of leadership in organizational-specific settings.

At Integer Leadership Consulting we approach leadership training and development strategically. This means that we partner with organizations to understand their internal and external challenges, learning objectives and goals, and outcomes for the leadership training process. Furthermore, we also partner with organizational strategists to ensure that leadership measures are part of individual performance evaluations. Effective leadership, we believe, must be measured, evaluated, and continuously refined in order to maximize its impact.

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Yet Competent Leadership Also Involves Awareness of Critical Organizational-Wide Issues…

Integer Leadership Consulting understands that the effective execution of any leadership training and development strategy also includes other strengths and skill-sets that must be included in the leader’s repertoire. As a result, we also bring our expertise to help leaders address critical organizational issues that contribute significantly to the leader’s overall effectiveness, credibility, and trust. These include:

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