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Conversations Over Coffee

Conversations Over Coffee. Models of Leadership November 7, 2007. Objectives. 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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Conversations Over Coffee

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  1. Conversations Over Coffee Models of Leadership November 7, 2007

  2. Objectives • 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

  3. Leadership • 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

  4. Types of Leaders • Servant Leadership • Transforming Leadership • Charismatic Leadership • Distributed Leadership • Collaborative Leadership

  5. What traits do you associate with effective leaders?

  6. Words • 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”

  7. 5 Practices of Exemplary LeadershipKouzes and Posner, 2003 • Model the way • Inspire a shared vision • Challenge the process • Enable others to act • Encourage the heart

  8. Model the way Find your voice by clarifying your personal values Set the example by aligning action with shared values 10 Commitments of LeadershipKouzes and Posner, 2003

  9. Inspire a shared vision Envision the future by imagining exciting and enabling possibilities Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations 10 Commitments of Leadership

  10. Challenge the process Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow and improve Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes 10 Commitments of Leadership

  11. Enable others to act Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion 10 Commitments of Leadership

  12. Encourage the heart Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community 10 Commitments of Leadership

  13. What do you expect from a leader? • Leadership is a reciprocal process that involves the relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow

  14. Credibility=Foundation • Walk the walk • Money where their mouth is • Practice what they preach • They do what they say they will do

  15. Share the Vision Through Communication • Powerful language, metaphors (think MLK) • Stories • Positive Communication: Enthusiasm, bounce, can-do • Non-verbal communication-gesture, touch, lean in, eye contact • LISTEN

  16. Conversations • Divide into groups to discuss vignettes and then report back to whole group

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