Leadership: It’s More Than Just a Title

1. Leadership: It’s More Than Just a Title Oklahoma Speech-Language-Hearing Association Tracy Grammer, MS, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow October 12-13, 2018

2. Financial Disclosures • Full time speech-language pathologist at the Stephenson Cancer Center of OU Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (2002 - present) • 2. Adjunct assistant professor for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (1997 - present) • 3. Paid invited lecturer in the areas of cognition, dysphagia, ethics, voice and swallowing issues with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation (1992 – present)

3. Financial Disclosures • 4. Per diem consultant for Atos Medical, Inc. (stipend) (2015 - present) • 5. ASHA convention registration paid by Janelle Publications, Inc. for my role as a convention booth consultant (2009 - present)

4. Non-financial Disclosures 1. Faculty member for the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2004 - present) 2. Member of the ASHA Board of Ethics (2016 - 2020) 3. Former member of the ASHA Advisory Council (2015 - 2017) 4. Former member of the ASHA Legislative Council (2005 - 2007) 5. Member of the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology (2009 - 2015; Chair 2011 – 2015; 2018 - 2020)

5. Non Financial Relationships 6. President of the Oklahoma Brain Injury Association from 2002 – 2007 7. President of the Oklahoma Speech- Language Association 1999 and 2011 8. Fellow of the American Speech- Language Hearing Association • Board Member of the National Council of State Boards for Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology

6. Objectives • Participant will describe the characteristics of leadership styles and response patterns. • Participants will identify which affect the effectiveness of leaderships as measured by response to leadership. • Participants will identify leadership roles which they serve in the work setting, organization, or social group.

7. Our Group

8. Why We Are Here…at this conference • Characteristics of being an effective and efficient leader • Need for effective and efficient leadership • Work setting • Local level • State level • National level • Concrete pathway

9. History of Leadership in SLP • New for ASHA members • Allied healthcounterparts • ASHA’s formal leadership training programs • ASHA requirements for participation • ASHA’s previous convention themes: “Leadership to New Frontiers” and “Everyday Leadership… Leadership Everyday.”

10. History of Leadership in SLP • Minimal preparation for leadership • Challenges in healthcare settings • Challenges in school settings

11. What is Leadership? • A process of social influence which maximizes the efforts of others toward the achievement of a greater good [3,4] • Leader is defined as a person who leads others along the way. Transforming vision to reality and establishing collaborative relationships. [10] [3, 4] Bradberry & Kruse, 1995, 2002 [10] Vega-Barachowitz, 2003

12. Leadership • A position, office, or term of a leader [10 • NOTdefined by a title or personal traits • Mobilizing others for a common vision • Leadership is a vital component of our role, regardless of title [10]

14. From Where do Leaders Emerge? • Advancing through Career Ladder • Looking for a change • Want the big title / corner office! • See the need for leadership and step up to make a change

15. Leadership Five practices in which leaders engage[10]: • Model the way • Inspire a shared vision • Challenge the process • Enable others to act • Recognize and celebrate contributions and accomplishments [10] Vega-Barachowitz, 2003

16. Traits of Leaders and SLPs Leaders • Good Communicator • Creative • Visionary • Organized • Empathetic • Negotiator • Problem Solver • Demonstrates Professionalism • Team Player • Patient • Integrity • Understands Numbers / Data • Collaboration • Good Communicator • Creative • Visionary • Organized • Empathetic • Negotiator • Problem Solver • Demonstrates Professionalism • Team Player • Patient • Integrity • Understands Numbers / Data • Collaboration Speech Language Pathologists

18. Are you already a leader? • “Everyday Leadership. Leadership Every Day” • Clinical preparation in Speech-Language Pathology: • Plan and design services • Direct services • Integrate and coordinate services • Improve performance of others

19. A mission in common….. • Mission statements of professional organizations, associations, or work settings align • SLPs of all generations work together to share history and engage in new ideas • Without this collaboration, organizations are unlikely to evolve and threaten the ongoing success of organization

21. Leadership myths • Past - primary focus on specific qualities and characteristics of leaders rather than concrete ideas to foster and grow leader. • Obstacles such as lack of knowledge of leadership opportunities may result in an aspiring leader not knowing where or how to embark on a leadership journey. [7] Secord, 2007 [5] Pilling and Slattery 2004

22. Leadership Myths • Universities do not “train” our students to become leaders. [7] • Small size of the profession maybe a disadvantage for career advancement along with the tendency for SLPs to be overlooked.[5] • [7] Secord, 2007 • [5] Pilling and Slattery 2004

23. Small size of profession may be a disadvantage for career placement along with tendencies for the SLP to be overlooked

24. Leadership myths Past-primary focus on specific qualities and characteristics of leaders rather than concrete ideas on how to foster / grow leaders

25. Obstacles such as lack of knowledge of leadership opportunities may result in an aspiring leader not knowing where or how to embark on a leadership journey [source]

26. Leadership Myths • Speech-language pathologists and audiologists have too much empathy, resulting in limited ability to confront conflict. [7] • 7] Secord, 2007 • [5] Pilling and Slattery 2004

27. It is not something that universities provide, no student training in becoming a leader [7]

28. Too much empathy, resulting in limited ability to confront conflict [7]

30. Leadership myth-busters • Leadership is gained in small steps • Reframe your thinking • Challenges can be overcome • Turn the “clinical skills” into “leading skills” • Exposure and observation of leaders Golper, 2009

31. Ways to be a leader • ASHA programs • Professional services • National level • State level • University setting • School setting • Hospital/Outpatient setting • Private Practice

32. ASHA Programs • Minority Student Leadership started in 1999 • Leadership Program Development started in 2010 • Web Forum on Leadership 2010- ASHA Community • Committee on Leadership Cultivation- oversee leadership development • CAPSCD • STEP mentoring program • Emerging leaders • Audiology • Healthcare • NSSLA

33. Professional Services • Reviewer for professional journals and publications • Speaker at workshop / conferences • Presenter or vendor atcareer fairs • Guest lecturer • Community events or support groups • In academic settings • Mentor for undergraduate or high school students

34. National Level • Committee member • Topic chair at convention • Board member • Volunteer • SIG member or officer • Reviewer for Perspectives or other professional publication

35. State Level • Committee member • Topic chair at convention • Board member • Volunteer at annual meetings • Regional group member • Volunteer for specific projects

36. University Setting • Supervisor: • Graduate interns in clinic • External graduate interns • Guest lecturer • Leadership positions (chairperson) • Other university committee leadership

37. School Setting • Lead SLP • Director of Special Education • Supervisor/coordinator • Specialty team member • Administration (Vice Principle / Principle) • Supervisor: • Graduate students • Clinical Fellows • SLP department • Special education department

38. Hospital / Outpatient Setting • Committee member or chair • Specialty team leader • Supervisor • Graduate students / fellows • Coordinator, manager, director of department • Educator or presenter to other disciplines in facility

39. Private Setting • Community liaison / educator • Meeting organizer • Prevention advocate • Supervisor • Graduate students / clinical fellows • Presenter at local support groups • Owner/employer

40. Get started on your leadership path • Turn the “clinical skills” into “leading skills” • Observe other leaders • It takes practice! • Be courageous! • It starts with a small step…. Golper, 2009

41. Be a Leader!

42. References Golper, L.A. (2009). Leadership: Finding Your Inner Throgmartin. ASHA Perspectives, Administration and Supervision, 19, 39-44. doi: 10.1044/aas19.2.39 Karol, R.L. (2014). Team models in neurorehabilitation: Structure, function and cultural change. NeuroRehabilitation, 34, 655-669. doi: 10.1044/aas10.3233/NRE-141080 Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (1995). The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2002). The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Pilling, S., & Slattery, J. (2004). Management competencies: Intrinsic or acquired? What competencies are required to move into speech pathology management and beyond? Australian Health Review, 27,84-92.

43. References Rao, P.R. (2006). Emotional Intelligence: The sine qua non for clinical leadership toolbox. Journal of Communication Disorders, 39, 310-319. Secord, W. (2007) Learning the deep structure: Elements of school-based leadership. The ASHA Leader, 12, 10-11. doi: 10.1044/Leader.SCM1.12072007.10 Secord, W., & Robertson, S. (2010). Through the leadership lens: Visions for excellence and change. Presented at ASHA Convention. Retrieved from http://www.asha.org Sherman, A.F., & Phillips, K.R. (2005). Leadership styles. ASHA Perspectives, Administration and Supervision, 15, 10-12. doi: 10.1044/aas15.2.10 Vega-Barachowitz, C. (2003). Outcomes measurement and management: Leadership development. ASHA Perspectives, Administration and Supervision, 15-17.