What Leadership Means to Me
-
Upload
dexter-bennett -
Category
Documents
-
view
48 -
download
0
description
Transcript of What Leadership Means to Me
![Page 2: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along
with people.
Indira Gandhi
two time prime minister, India
![Page 3: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Leadership is action, not position.
Donald H. McGannon
Former president of Westinghouse Broadcasting Co. and the National Urban
League
![Page 4: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Defining LeadershipPeople have studied and talked about
leadership for many years and defined it in many different ways; even the experts do
not agree on a single definition.
![Page 5: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Defining LeadershipFrom the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate
Dictionary:
“the office or position of a leader; the capacity to lead; or the act of an instance
of leading.”
![Page 6: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Defining LeadershipFrom On Becoming a Leader (2003) by
Warren Bennis*
“knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to
realize your own leadership potential”
*Because of his contributions to
leadership people refer to him as a “leadership guru”.
![Page 7: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
After Session 2 Activities
• How easy or difficult was it to come up with descriptive words?
• How many words or phrases on your lists do you consider negative descriptions of leadership or leaders?
• What characteristics did every group list? Why do you think these terms are so common?
![Page 8: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
After Session 2 Activities
• When you think of the people who are leaders in your life, which of these characteristics do you associate with their leadership?
• What characteristics are unrealistic to expect in a leader?
![Page 9: What Leadership Means to Me](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022082818/56812d0f550346895d91e846/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
After Session 2 Activities
• In general, what overall expectations do you have of leaders?
• Do you think your expectations are realistic?
• What do you think, feel, or do when leaders do not live up to your expectations?