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Leadership 101. The National Democratic Institute. INTRODUCTION/ GROUND RULES. Introductions Ground Rules Ice Breaker Exercise. LEADERSHIP 101 OBJECTIVES. To develop self-awareness and self-confidence To develop strategies for self-empowerment
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Leadership 101 The National Democratic Institute
INTRODUCTION/GROUND RULES • Introductions • Ground Rules • Ice Breaker Exercise
LEADERSHIP 101 OBJECTIVES • To develop self-awareness and self-confidence • To develop strategies for self-empowerment • To identify strategies to increase leadership skills
LEADERSHIP 101 TOPICS • Leadership • Types of Leaders • Qualities of Leaders • Gender and Leadership • Identifying the Leader Within • Self-Assessment • Developing your Leadership • Addressing Challenges
KEY TERMS • Leadership • Empowerment • Other terms? Photo: National Democratic Institute
TYPES OF LEADERSHIP • Autocratic • Fits and starts • Inclusive • Self-sacrificer • De facto leader
TYPES OF LEADERSHIP • Controlling • Popular but overcommitted • Never make a decision before it is time • Biting off more than we can chew • True leadership
QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER • Integrity • Vision • Develop new leaders • Allow disagreement • Assume responsibility for the final decision • Know how to plan
EXERCISE: VisioningWomen in Leadership • Close your eyes and imagine your community led by women
EXERCISE: EMPOWERMENT • Measuring Levels of Empowerment • Strategies for Self-Empowerment
WOMEN ROLE MODELS “In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth, women are not merely tolerated but valued.” - Aung San Suu Kyi “Women are not free anywhere in this world until all women in the world are free.”- Leymah Gbowee
IDENTIFYING THE LEADER WITHIN • Which qualities do you have? • Which qualities do you feel you are lacking?
EXERCISE: LEADERSHIP SELF-SURVEY • Let’s complete an inventory of your leadership skills
CAN LEADERSHIP BE LEARNED? • If yes, through which activities/actions?
DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP • Seek constructive feedback • Evaluate yourself • Seek out new roles and challenges • Practice leadership now
DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP • Seek training opportunities • “To teach is to learn twice” • Surround yourself with leaders • Set goals and work on them
EXERCISE:REALIZING LEADERSHIP • Take a blank sheet of paper • Write your name on the top
CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP • What are some of the challenges that come with a life of leadership?
REALITIES OF LEADERSHIP • Be aware of realities you may face • Maintain perspective • Nurture your network of support
SELF-CONFIDENCE EXERCISE • Complete the Self-Confidence Quiz
BUILDING CONFIDENCE • Break your goals into smaller steps • Visualize success • Start a “Victory Wall”
BUILDING CONFIDENCE • Pick some “low-hanging” fruit • Maintain a positive outlook • Surround yourself with supportive people • Dare to dream, but be realistic
ONE WOMAN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE… • Example: Asma Khader • Imagine what a network of women (and men) can do!
LEADERSHIP 101 CONCLUSION • Types of leaders/leadership styles • Gender and leadership • Self-assessment/ Your leadership • Barriers to women’s leadership