Transcript Conversations Over Coffee

Conversations Over Coffee
Models of Leadership
November 7, 2007
Objectives
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To identify several different types of leaders
To describe differences between types
To discuss ideas about effective leadership
strategies
To apply “best practices” in discussing
examples
Leadership
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A process by which a person influences
others to accomplish an objective and directs
an organization in a way that makes it more
cohesive and coherent
Creating a way for people to contribute to
making something extraordinary happen
Types of Leaders
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Servant Leadership
Transforming Leadership
Charismatic Leadership
Distributed Leadership
Collaborative Leadership
What traits do you associate with
effective leaders?
Words
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6: “I admit I made a mistake”
5: “You did a good job”
4: “What is your opinion?”
3: “If you please”
2: “Thank you”
1: “We”
5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Kouzes and Posner, 2003
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Model the way
Inspire a shared vision
Challenge the process
Enable others to act
Encourage the heart
10 Commitments of Leadership
Kouzes and Posner, 2003
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Model the way
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Find your voice by
clarifying your
personal values
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Set the example by
aligning action with
shared values
10 Commitments of Leadership
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Inspire a shared
vision
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Envision the future by
imagining exciting
and enabling
possibilities
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Enlist others in a
common vision by
appealing to shared
aspirations
10 Commitments of Leadership
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Challenge the process
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Search for opportunities
by seeking innovative
ways to change, grow and
improve
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Experiment and take risks
by constantly generating
small wins and learning
from mistakes
10 Commitments of Leadership
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Enable others to act
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Foster collaboration
by promoting
cooperative goals and
building trust
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Strengthen others by
sharing power and
discretion
10 Commitments of Leadership
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Encourage the heart
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Recognize
contributions by
showing appreciation
for individual excellence
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Celebrate the values
and victories by
creating a spirit of
community
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What do you expect from a leader?
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Leadership is a reciprocal process
that involves the relationship
between those who aspire to lead
and those who choose to follow
Credibility=Foundation
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Walk the walk
Money where their mouth is
Practice what they preach
They do what they say they will do
Share the Vision Through
Communication
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Powerful language, metaphors (think MLK)
Stories
Positive Communication: Enthusiasm,
bounce, can-do
Non-verbal communication-gesture, touch,
lean in, eye contact
LISTEN
Conversations
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Divide into groups to discuss vignettes and
then report back to whole group