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Leading From The InsideOut: A Leader’s Journey.Abel CovarrubiasNM FIT Annual MeetingJune 12, 2019
Abel Covarrubias Aprendamos, CEO Las Cruces Catholic SchoolBoard of Trustees, Chair Zero To Three, National Board of Director Community Foundation of Southern NM,Vice Chair
Leadership is not
Leadership is “The only definition of aleader is someone who hasfollowers.” – Peter Drucker “As we look ahead into thenext century, leaders will bethose who empowerothers.” – Bill Gates "The greatest leader is notnecessarily the one whodoes the greatest things.He is the one that gets thepeople to do the greatestthings." --Ronald Reagan
Bob’s Story
What is Leadership? "Successful leadership is leading with the heart, not just the head.They possess qualities like empathy, compassion and courage."-Bill George"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatestthings. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things."-Ronald Reagan
How wouldyou definea greatleader?
My APRENDAMOS FAMILY
My Journey
Jose & Antonia’sJourney
A Journey ofFaith, Loveand Hope inPursuit of theAmericanDream
Honoring MyStory
Finding His Why?
The Golden Circle – Simon Sinekhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v Jeg3lIK8lro
CORE Values .it’swhat you believeSusan Heathfield defines corevalues as: Traits or qualities that youconsider worthwhile. What you stand for in thisworld. Fundamentally form thefoundation of who you are,what you believe, and whoyou want to be going forward.
CORE Values .understandingyour beliefs forms the foundation forcreating & living your life.* Happiness* Meaning* Fulfillment* Success* Joy* Purpose* May help in selecting hobbies will provide guidance as wewalk & grow along our journey inlife.
Who am I and how do I livemy life .How are we alike?Group activity – 10 minutes- Take a few minutes to reflect onyour personal core values.- As a group identify similarities &examples how each of you makedecisions about priorities in yourdaily life both at work and home.
Finding YourPurpose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v 8ADHE5vJFXM
FAITHGroup activity - 5 minutes- Share the talking piece or symbolthat has heart and meaning for youthat represents a personal value.
Finding Balance In The Storm
BALANCE
BALANCE
Finding Balance https://www.johnmaxwellteam.com/balance-2/
Mindfulness Mindfulness is aboutputting down your jugglingballs for a little bit. It’sabout embracing thebeauty of monotasking.– Mary Elizabeth Williams
Mindfulness “Multi-tasking leads to higherlevels of stress, frustration,mental effort, feeling of timepressure and mentalworkload.” – Glark Mark,Professor at U.C. Irvine According to a 2013 study bythe University of Pittsburghand Carnegie MellowUniversity, mindfulnesspractice reduced the brain’sjumpy “fight or flight” center,amygdala.
COMPASSION
Finding Compassionin Others “But we all need to get betterabout finding compassion forpeople with different views.” Underneath the job titles,where you live or your politicalaffiliation, we’re all human withthe same need to feel safe andseen, to be recognized andheard, to belong.- Laurie Cameron
KINDNESS“It’s important to practice selfkindness. I you do not value yourself,you will have a hard time addingvalue to others.”- John Maxwell
Live With Intent Ask - Ask daily for the qualities in our lives that will make us happy,loved, secure, energized and give us purpose. Express – write down or share your intent out loud with others to fullyembrace the intent and move ahead on your journey. Take Action – take the practical steps to make your intent a reality.- Mallika Chopra, Living with Intent
CURIOSITY
CURIOSITY Research shows that curiosity promotes engagementand collaboration. 70% of employees surveyed, faced barriers askingquestions at work. We fear being judged as incompetent & unintelligent. Curiosity leads to trust, builds intimate relationships.- Francesca Gino (Harvard Business School)
CURIOSITYZero To Three 2014 - 16 Fellowship Class
CURIOSITY “We want to be aroundhigher virtues like curiosity,kindness and honesty.”- Karissa Thacker, author ofThe Art of Authenticity
SERVANTLEADER
SERVANT LEADER We find joy and reward when weare given the opportunity todevelop others. What you give to others enablesthem to give to others. The cyclecontinues. “Things in this world aretemporary; people are whatmatter. Your career, your hobbies,and other interests will die withyou. People will continue.”- John Maxwell
Committed toFamily andCommunity Antonia would not hesitateand would send them off witha small bag of homemadeburritos and drinks. The menwould accept them with a bigsmile and words of gratitude. As children we weresubconsciously taking in whatwas being modeled as weplayed.
Servant Leadership
MENTOR
DreamsIs it our faith or simply thedreams we create in our heartsand subconscious mind that helpshape who we are and what willbecome of us? Or could it simplybe a combination of both?- Abel Covarrubias, Tu RevistaLatina, 2014
Loyalty Integrity He remained loyal to his bossand the land along the RioGrande Valley, This same valleywould become his final restingplace. A contagious smile; integrityand honesty that helped himestablish relationships thatwould prove to be beneficial tohis family and embrace him andAntonia during prosperous anddifficult times.
Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek https://youtu.be/YNkOKV5xItI
HUMILITY
Loving Your People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v P1diDs6EqnM
Cultivate AnEnvironment ofLearning
VULNERABILITY Research revealed that vulnerability and authenticity were atthe root of human connections. Gallup Poll 13% employee engagement- Brene Brown
COURAGE https://youtu.be/hEnqV M Dm4
VULNERABILITY
Leaders AcrossBordersSYMLOG (Systematic Multiple Level Observation ofGroups) Determines the quadrant where highly effectiveprofile is located. Allows to locate the person, a team or anorganizational culture, as well to measure therelationship between groups, companies, etc.
VULNERABILITY https://youtu.be/ZkDaKKkFi6Y
VULNERABILITY
Overcoming Your Fears . https://youtu.be/VjOu-FJbWw0
VISIONARY
Visionary Leaders Working with imagination,insight, and boldness. Present a challenge that callsforth the best in people andbrings them together arounda shared sense of purpose. Work with the power ofintentionality and alignmentwith a higher purpose.
Persuasionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v 5t1dPq5Cdb0
FORGIVENESS
Practicing Forgivenesshttps://youtu.be/I0UT7x8aX-A
Tell Your Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v 50wrs8N8YzY
Oh The Places You’llGo .in New Mexico
Oh The Places You’llGo .in New Mexico
Oh The Places You’llGo .in New Mexico
Oh The PlacesYou’ll Go .in NewMexico
Oh The Places You’llGo .in New Mexico
Oh The PlacesYou’ll Go .in NewMexico
Live your lifetoday . What action steps are youtaking to live out your LIFEtoday? Adopt them, commit to them,and live them visibly every dayat work and at home.
Leadership is "The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers." -Peter Drucker "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." -Bill Gates "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest .
