LeadershipPresented by:

Karyn M. Warsow, MS, MPH, DrPH CandidateJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health,

Department of Health Policy Management & Leadership

Definitions of a Leader

“A leader is a person who inspires others to action and guides their undertakings.”

“Leaders are working within a group to mobilize its resources to reach a commonly shared goal.”

“A leader creates a vision for others then directs them toward achieving that vision.

“A leader is one who can see the consequences of his/her actions further than his/her peers.”

Why is Leadership Important

Leads to effectiveness and innovation

Builds collaboration

Advocate

“Leadership is our most powerful instrument to create a healthier society.” (AJPH)

Barriers to Effective Leadership

Leadership is frequently identified with the exercise of power, which many find inspiring, even intoxicating.

Effective leadership can be destructive as well as constructive.

The basic instincts of some people are to dominate, whatever their qualifications.

Leadership is a process of struggling to the top and giving free rein to their megalomania.

Profile of a Future Leader Thinks Globally

Anticipates Opportunity

Creates a Shared Vision

Develops and Empowers People

Appreciates Cultural Diversity

Builds Teamwork and Partnerships

Embraces Change

Technological Savvy

Profile of a Future Leader Continued…

Encourages Constructive Challenge

Ensures Customer Satisfaction

Achieves a Competitive Advantage

Demonstrates Personal Mastery

Shares Leadership

Lives the Values

The 8 Principles of Successful Leadership

Integrity

Creativity

Vision

Trust

Participation

Learning

Diversity

Community

Effective Leadership

Need to have leaders who aren’t seeking credit for what they’ve accomplished.

Leader who’s acknowledgment is seeing the realization of their:

Values

Vision

Leadership

Need to have leaders who work as part of a team

Help to influence decisions and not overly authoritative