Leadership is Like the Journey to Find the Perfect

Pair of HeelsBy: Stephanie Segal

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a

leader.” -John Quincy Adams

Table of Contents

About Me What Heels And Leadership Do For Me Outcome #1 – Self Leadership Outcome #34 – Leadership Theories Outcome #75 – Critical Thinking Outcome #108 – Interpersonal & Organizational

Concepts & Skills Outcome #52 – Inclusive Leadership Fashion Video Marketable Points

About Me

From: Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Majors: Textile Science, Fashion Merchandising

& Design Political Science

Minor: Leadership Studies Main Activities: Student Senate President, Chi

Omega

What Heels & Leadership Do For Me

Confidence Standing Out

Making A Name For Yourself

Rising Above CompetitionCreating Your Style

Being Influential

Outcome #1 – Self Leadership

Student will demonstrate autonomy and a minimized need for approval

Deciding you want to search for a new pair of heels – Initiating the process– Doing it for yourself

Evidence

Outcome #34 – Leadership Theories

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the “4 V’s” theory of leadership by Grace (Center for Ethical Leadership)

Evaluating and deciding what qualities you are looking for in your pair of heels

– Values – standards– Vision – goals– Voice – speak to influence others– Virtue – what you believe is right

Evidence

Outcome #75 – Critical Thinking

Student will describe what it means to analyze, criticize, synthesize and utilize information as a leader

Shopping for the perfect pair of heels– Where being active begins

Evidence

Outcome #108 - Interpersonal & Organizational Concepts &

Skills

Student will describe ways to maintain accountability in leadership / member relationships

Shopping for the perfect pair of heels– Continuing activity through leadership experiences

Evidence

Outcome # 52 – Inclusive Leadership

Student will demonstrate knowledge of the “Cycles of Socialization” (Harro) theory and its uses in leadership

Wearing your new heels and letting them highlight your fabulous qualities

– Towards the end of my leadership journey– I have been socialized, and understand consequences– Built off fear, ignorance, confusion and insecurity

Evidence

Growth & Development

Being a figure in the public eye has given me:– Confidence in myself– Strength– Courage– A more ethical thought process– Stronger values– A sense of purpose

Marketable Points

Top 5 Strengths– Significance– Competition– Futuristic– Achiever– Focus

Visual Merchandising Experience in Luxury Sales Skills to run a non profit corporation