Leadership Development Course Session 2

Jennifer NataleJohn Millard

Sam Brandenburg

Overview

● Administrative details● Characteristics of Admired Leaders● Living shared values● Personal Mission Statements

Scheduling for Fall

Commitments for Fall such as teaching?

● September● October● November

Modeling the Way

● Clarify values○ Find your voice○ Affirm shared values

● Set the example○ Live the shared values○ Teach others to model the values

Characteristics from our poll

● Honest (LC = 89%, Us = 75%)● Supportive (LC = 35%, Us = 75%)● Forward-Looking (LC= 71%, Us = 63%)● Inspiring (LC = 69%, Us = 63%)● Dependable (LC = 35%, 63%)

Set the Example

“Being a credible leader means you have to live the values. You have to put into action what you and others stand for. You have to be the example for others to follow” (pg. 74).

Personal Values Activity

● Write a personal value & put it in the basket

● After - randomly take one and describe how you share this value with co-workers

Personal Mission Statement

● Clarify your direction● How you want to live your life● Articulates your most important

values● Your sense of purpose

How to

● Keep it simple (3-5 sentences)● Positive - what want to do, not what

you don’t● Reflects your character● Guides your daily actions

Assignment for Next Session

● Read pages 100-153 in The Leadership Challenge

● Self Reflection - Write your Personal Mission Statement

Resources

● Self Reflection assignment● Materials from this session

LibGuidehttp://libguides.lib.miamioh.edu/leadership