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Activator • Everyday Leadership- Drew Dudley
Leadership Objective: • AFNR-BAS-1: Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry. Leadership Committee May 2007
Leadership • “Leadership is like beauty: it’s hard to define, but you know it when you see it.” • Leadership means different things to different people. • “Leadership is like the Abominable Snowman, whose footprints are everywhere but who is nowhere to be seen.”
Leadership • What traits make up a good leader in your eyes?
Leadership is…. • the ability to influence others through words and actions • desire to make a difference • courage to admit mistakes • willingness to change or accept change when it happens • being credible (honest, competent)
Leadership Myths • Leaders are born with unique qualities. • Leadership is an acquired skill. • “Leadership is not an exclusive club for those who were born with it.” • Leaders make all the decisions for the group. • Leaders know the wisdom of group input. • All leaders are popular, charismatic, and the center of attention. • Some leaders lead quietly by example. • Leaders must be appointed or elected by the group. • The leader can develop and even change depending on the situation.
Strengths of Strong Leaders • confidence • communication skills • knowledge • motivation • responsibility • enthusiasm • citizenship
The Importance of Leadership • From an organizational viewpoint, leadership is vital because it has such a powerful influence on individual group behavior (s). • Without leadership you don’t have direction!!! • The blind is leading the blind?
How Do You Become a Successful Leader? • Study the quality of good leaders & learn from their mistakes • Analyze yourself, determine your weak & strong points • Learn how to take directions • Learn about groups & how they function • Make & follow a plan to develop personal leadership skills
Taking a Leadership Position • Having a vision about what can be accomplished. • Making a commitment to the mission and to the people you lead. • Taking responsibility for the accomplishment of the mission and the welfare of those you lead. • Assuming risk of loss and failure. • Accepting recognition for success.
Steps For a Personal Leadership Plan • Develop a vision & focus your thinking • Set goals • Develop Initiative • Develop self-confidence • Develop personal responsibility • Develop a healthy self-image
How can you demonstrate Leadership? • lead by example - do what is right, not just what everyone else is doing • be encouraging of others - saying something positive can change someone’s day • listen - being willing to hear someone’s opinion will make them more willing to hear yours • What are some other ways?
When can YOU be a leader? • at home • with your friends • on sports teams • in class • as a member of an organization • in your community
Picture of Leadership • We have discussed.. • What leadership is • What traits make up a leader • How and when you can be a leader • Draw a picture of what you think a leader looks like.
TOTD: Ticket Out The Door • With the piece of paper on your desk, name 3 people who are leaders and what they do. • i.e. Tim Tebow, Football Player • i.e. Dr. James Banks, Principal