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What is a Leader?

What is a Leader?. T BS. By: William Delaney Rachel Ellis Catherine Green Allison Hudson Jeanette Overman Whitney Whitson. A. Our team quote:. “A leader is someone who takes you places you could not have reached on your own.” - James Morgan CEO of Krispy Kreme.

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What is a Leader?

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  1. What is a Leader? T BS By: William Delaney Rachel Ellis Catherine Green Allison Hudson Jeanette Overman Whitney Whitson A

  2. Our team quote: “A leader is someone who takes you places you could not have reached on your own.” - James Morgan CEO of Krispy Kreme

  3. Team tabs definition of a leader A leader is an individual who: • Leads by example • Sets attainable goals • Handles conflict within the group • Encourage group interaction • Helps the team grow • Takes the team to places they could not have gone alone • Is respectful of the individuals in the group to gain the trust and respect of the group

  4. QUALITIES OF A LEADER HONEST FORWARD-LOOKING INSPIRING

  5. Traits of a LeaderIn addition to the obvious need for confidence, a leader must have these traits. . . Courageous -Crucial trait to have when dealing with adversity -Ability to handle the outcomes of your decisions--no matter what they may be Strong Motivator -Give employees the drive to achieve -Ability to inspire employees to not only reach, but master their goals Risk-taker -Indispensable trait when it comes to being a leader -Even if results are not assured, they cannot be afraid to get in there and get started

  6. RISING LEADERS • Quarterback on the football team • President of the debate club • Member of the NYLC Leaders are born every day!!

  7. RISING LEADERS A successful leader can adapt to switching between all styles of leadership!! • Obama the inspiring leader • The Obama who appease his opponents • The confident and bold Obama commanding congress • Leaders now how to learn from mistakes to create positive futures • Good leaders use positive reinforcement • Good leaders care about their employees

  8. Focus on the user and all else will follow. It’s best to do one thing really, really well. Fast is better than slow. Democracy on the web works. You don’t need to be at your desk to need an answer. You can make money without doing evil. There’s always more information out there. The need for information crosses all borders. You can be serious without a suit. Great just isn’t good enough. Values Ten things Google Inc. knows to be true:

  9. Leaders throughout History • Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) • Paved the way for abolition of slavery • Environment of learning • Communication • Shared success & failure

  10. Walt Disney (1901-1966) • Valued teamwork • Set the standard for Entertainment • Lead by example • Willing to take risks

  11. Oprah Winfrey (1954–present) • Motivate People • Vision • Values

  12. Conclusion • Leads by example • Professionally speaks their mind • Takes initiative • We have all experience both good and not so good leaders • Our everyday experiences are shaping our leadership styles

  13. Bibliography: Slides 2-3 Stone, C. (2006, December 12). Are you a Transactional Leader or a Transformational Leader? Take this test and find out. | Pastor Charles Stone.Pastor Charles Stone | Pastoral Leadership | Leadership Resources. Retrieved July 22, 2013, from http://www.charlesstone.com/are-you-a-transactional-leader-or-a-transformational- leader-take-this-test-and-find-out.#.Ueq_5flQGSo

  14. Leadership Traits – The Five Most Important Leadership Qualities. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.leadership501.com/five-most-important-leadership-traits/27 Voyer, P. (n.d.). Courage in leadership: From the battlefield to the boardroom - Ivey Business Journal. Retrieved from http://www.iveybusinessjournal.com/topics/leadership/courage-in-leadership-from- the-battlefield-to-the-boardroom#.Ue3ZK41QGSo Bibliography: Slide 4 - 5

  15. Bibliography: Slide 6-7 Goleman, D. (2013). The Three Obamas: The One We Elected, The One We Got, The One We Want. Retrieved from The Huff Post Politics: The Three Obamas: The One We Elected, The One We Got, The One We Want NYLC : About the National Young Leaders Conference. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cylc.org/nylc/NYLC_about.cfm

  16. Bibliography: Slide 8 Bright Side Of News*. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.brightsideofnews.com/print/2012/9/27/governor-brown- signs- california-driverless-car-law-at-google-hq-.aspx Colaner, S. (2013, May 14). Google CEO Larry Page Afflicted with Rare Vocal Cord Paralysis, Responds by Funding Research at the Voice Health Institute - HotHardware. Technology, Computers, Gadgets, Reviews, News and Analysis | Hot Hardware. Retrieved July 22, 2013, from http://hothardware.com/News/Google-CEO-Larry-Page-Afflicted-with-Rare- Vocal-Cord-Paralysis-Responds-by-Funding-Research-at-the-Voice-Health-Institute/ Google settles suit, clears way for stock split. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://bigstory.ap.org/article/google-settles-suit-clears-way-stock-split Ten things we know to be true – Company – Google. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.google.com/about/company/philosophy/

  17. Bibliography: Slides 10-11 10 Qualities that Made Abraham Lincoln a Great Leader. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://hr.blr.com/whitepapers/Staffing-Training/Leadership/10-Qualities-that-Made- Abraham-Lincoln-a-Great-Lea Abraham Lincoln — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.history.com/topics/abraham-lincoln How To Lead Like Oprah - Forbes. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2010/10/22/how-to-lead-like-oprah- winfrey-own-rachael-ray-dr-oz-phil/ Walt Disney Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/people/walt-disney-9275533 Walter Elias Disney | Entrepreneur.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197528

  18. Bibliography: Slide 12 Are You a Leader? -Motivating. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7O8s6NgAck

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