Prologue

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Prologue

• HPR 323

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• Great leaders are almost always great
  simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate
  and doubt, to offer a solution everyone can
  understand.
• Colin Powell

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Leadership as Influence

• A process of influencing/assisting others to
  achieve great ends
• Leadership builds on the strengths of individuals
  
• The essence of leadership involves inspiring a
  shared vision, enabling others to act, molding
  desired behaviors, celebrating achievements

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Leadership as Influence

• Leadership Is A Matter Of How To Be, Not How To
  Do
• Leaders Succeed Through The Efforts Of Others
• Leaders Build Bridges

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The Nexus of Leadership

• Insert Figure 1

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The Leader

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES
• NEED DISPOSITION
• EXPERIENCE
• STYLE FLEXIBILITY
• SOURCE OF POWER

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Sources of Power

• 1. Legitimate or Formal
• 2. Reward
• 3. Coercive
• 4. Referent
• 5. Expert

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• None of us are as smart as all of us
• Warren Bennis

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The Group

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES
• NEED DISPOSITION
• EXPERIENCE
• TASK-RELEVANT MATURITY

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The Setting

• TYPE OF ORGANIZATION
• EXTERNAL FORCES
• GROUP GOALS
• METHODS PROCESSES
• TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT

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Types of Leadership Roles

• Outreach Worker
• Host/guide/ Interpreter
• Supervisor/ Program Coordinator
• Superintendent/General Manager/Head

• Direct Program Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Instructional Leadership
• Counselor

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Hallmarks of Leadership

• Strive for Excellence
• Earn Trust
• Communicate Vision
• Mentor Others

• Reflect Optimism and Enthusiasm
• Practice Ethical Decision-Making Every Day
• Keep Hope Alive