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706-798 Special Topic Communication in Effective Leadership January 17, 2004

706-798 Special Topic Communication in Effective Leadership January 17, 2004 P. Johnson, S. Lopez, L. Martin, M. Sidaoui, & J. Thompson. Dr. Patricia Mitchell. Kofi Annan United Nations—Secretary-General.

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706-798 Special Topic Communication in Effective Leadership January 17, 2004

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  1. 706-798 Special Topic Communication in Effective Leadership January 17, 2004 P. Johnson, S. Lopez, L. Martin, M. Sidaoui, & J. Thompson Dr. Patricia Mitchell

  2. Kofi Annan United Nations—Secretary-General

  3. “We must put people at the center of everything we do. No calling is more noble, and no responsibility greater, than that of enabling men, women and children, in cities and villages around the world, to make their lives better.”-CBC News: October2001. January 11, 2004.

  4. Biography 1938—Born on April 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana.

  5. Biography 1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.

  6. Biography 1958—Enrolled at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. 1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.

  7. Biography 1961—Transferred to and graduated from McAlester College in St. Paul Minnesota. 1958—Enrolled at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. 1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.

  8. Biography 1972—Earned a master’s degree in management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

  9. Biography Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.

  10. Biography Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.

  11. Biography Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.

  12. Biography 1962—Began working at the United Nations.

  13. Biography 1962—Began working at the United Nations. 1977—Became the seventh Secretary General of the United Nations.

  14. Biography • Faced enormous challenges • Won widespread approval and support • Promoted humanitarian intervention • Does not shy away from controversial issues

  15. Biography 2001—Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

  16. Biography 2001—Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

  17. Leadership Style “Even though . . . I am by nature a conciliator. . . I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001

  18. Leadership Style “Even though . . . I am by nature a conciliator. . . I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001 Charismatic and Transformational leadership styles…

  19. Leadership Style Able to articulate a clear compelling vision of what needs to be accomplished …

  20. Leadership Style He transforms the awareness into action by shaping, altering and elevating the motives, values and goals of those around him. …

  21. Communication Style 2002—Kofi Annan’s speaking engagement at the Yale center for The Study of Globalization.

  22. Communication Style "I'm not one of those who believes that you have to pound the table or shout to be tough!"- Interview with the BBC, Nov. 17, 1998

  23. Communication Style Hand gestures and slight facial expressions.

  24. Communication Style Hand gestures and slight facial expressions.

  25. Communication Style—Closing “You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary)

  26. Communication Style—Closing “You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary) Kofi Annan calmness and wisdom allows him to deliver powerful messages.

  27. Conclusion “We are operating in a world which is quite brutal and there are some very wicked people around. Nobody denies that. But in the business I am in, we sometimes have to shake the hand of the aggressor, to lend them an ear, in order to save lives.” - Interview with The New York Times, December 29, 1998

  28. Conclusion “A good leader must also be a good follower.” -Interview with The New York Times, Feb. 9, 1997 With a showdown looming in the Middle East, Annan's greatest challenge is yet to come.

  29. Conclusion Kofi Annan, Secretary-General travels to Sesame Street to teach conflict resolution to the world's next generation.

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