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Prologue. HPR 323. Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everyone can understand. Colin Powell. Leadership as Influence. A process of influencing/assisting others to achieve great ends
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Prologue HPR 323
Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everyone can understand. Colin Powell
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
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
The Nexus of Leadership Insert Figure 1
The Leader • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • NEED DISPOSITION • EXPERIENCE • STYLE FLEXIBILITY • SOURCE OF POWER
Sources of Power 1. Legitimate or Formal 2. Reward 3. Coercive 4. Referent 5. Expert
“None of us are as smart as all of us” Warren Bennis
The Group • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • NEED DISPOSITION • EXPERIENCE • TASK-RELEVANT MATURITY
The Setting • TYPE OF ORGANIZATION • EXTERNAL FORCES • GROUP GOALS • METHODS & PROCESSES • TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT
Direct Program Leadership Team Leadership Instructional Leadership Counselor Outreach Worker Host/guide/ Interpreter Supervisor/ Program Coordinator Superintendent/General Manager/Head Types of Leadership Roles
Strive for Excellence Earn Trust Communicate Vision Mentor Others Reflect Optimism and Enthusiasm Practice Ethical Decision-Making Every Day Keep Hope Alive Hallmarks of Leadership