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Campbell Leadership Descriptor Thinking Outside the Borders Mortenson Center November 7-10, 2006. Mary Ann Mavrinac University of Toronto Mississauga. Knowledge of universal leadership components Identification and importance of characteristics of successful leaders
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Campbell Leadership DescriptorThinking Outside the BordersMortenson CenterNovember 7-10, 2006 Mary Ann Mavrinac University of Toronto Mississauga
Knowledge of universal leadership components Identification and importance of characteristics of successful leaders Awareness and understanding of personal strengths and areas in need of improvement (NI) Understanding impact of personal leadership strengths/NIs Development of personal Leadership Focuser Learning Outcomes
Leadership is a relationship of influence between at least two people, not necessarily related to position, who strive towards a shared purpose that results in meaningful and substantive change, and that benefits both parties and the organization.
We basically do not know what the world of tomorrow will be like, except that it will be different, more complex, more fast-paced, and more culturally diverse. This means that organizations and their leaders will have to become perpetual learners. (Schein, Organizational Culture and Leadership, 2004, p. 393)
LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS MAJOR TASKS • Vision – Establish general tone, direction • Management – Set goals and focus resources • Empowerment – Select and develop employees • Diplomacy – Forge relationships • Feedback – Observe, listen, share information • Entrepreneurialism – Find future opportunities
LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS • Personal Style – Set tone of competence, optimism, • integrity, and inspiration • Personal Energy – Live a healthy lifestyle • Multicultural Awareness – Be comfortable working • across geographic, demographic, and cultural borders
To ground the discussion of leadership strengths and NIs to reality To provide concrete examples of leadership impact Leadership Impact Purpose:
Leverage strengths into actions and outcomes Strengthen NIs through actions and outcomes Commit to outcomes through tangible actions starting tomorrow through to 1 year Leadership Focuser Purpose: