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What Leadership Means to Me

What Leadership Means to Me. I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people. Indira Gandhi two time prime minister, India. Leadership is action, not position. Donald H. McGannon

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What Leadership Means to Me

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  1. What Leadership Means to Me

  2. I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people. Indira Gandhi two time prime minister, India

  3. Leadership is action, not position. Donald H. McGannon Former president of Westinghouse Broadcasting Co. and the National Urban League

  4. Defining Leadership People 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.

  5. Defining Leadership From 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.”

  6. Defining Leadership From 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”.

  7. 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?

  8. 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?

  9. 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?

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