Mr. Nice Guy

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Mr. Nice Guy

• Jarrod Hunt
• Justin Mitchell
• Leadership Conference 2004

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Objective

• Understand the importance of building friendships
  in leading and working with a group.

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Chit-Chat
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Appreciating People

• People are a key resource.
• People are also people.
• Give the benefit of the doubt.
• Play by the rules.

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Appreciating People

• A wise man once said
• A good leader will make sure things get
• done a great leader will get things done
• and make everyone feel appreciated for
• their specific talents and abilities.

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Look Before You Leap

• Scenario 1
• Billy and the Softball Team
• Scenario 2
• John the Eager Beaver
• Scenario 3
• Mothers Day Return of the Jedi

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The Mouth A Double-Edged Sword

• Setting the Example!

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The Mouth A Double-Edged Sword

• Praise does wonders
• for a persons sense of hearing.

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The Mouth A Double-Edged Sword

• The Rumor Mill
• I know you believe you understood what you think
  I said but I am not sure you realize that what
  you heard was not what I meant.

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Everyone Gets A Cookie!

• Cookies
• Cookies
• Thank-you notes
• Kind word
• Certificates
• Rewards
• Leftovers

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Tips on Being Nice

• Always be friendly to secretaries, assistants,
  and support staff. They can make your day bright
  or be your worst nightmare.
• Winning an argument by definition means that
  someone else lost.

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Tips on Being Nice

• Give a person the benefit of the doubt,
  especially when no one else will.
• Rarely can you build yourself up by tearing
  someone else down.
• Return messages promptly. They took the time to
  contact you.

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Tips on Being Nice

• Keep private conversations private.
• Emails are easily sent and just as easily
  forwarded.
• Dont make commitments lightly follow through.

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Putting It All Together