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Leadership Competencies. Dawn M. Carson Siena Heights University Leadership Theory LDR 601-AA Dr. James Loughran. Ability to Lead. The ability to lead others to achieve a desired goal or mission. Your behavior will have a positive or negative impact on those around you.
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Leadership Competencies Dawn M. Carson Siena Heights University Leadership Theory LDR 601-AA Dr. James Loughran
Ability to Lead • The ability to lead others to achieve a desired goal or mission. • Your behavior will have a positive or negative impact on those around you. (Spendlove, 2007)
Positive Example • Communicator • Situational Awareness • Know your job • Limitations • Problem solver • Committed to professional development (Gray, 2013)
Flexible Leadership Style • Participative • Work with others • Promote teamwork • Lead by example (DuBrin, 2010) • Autocratic • Take charge • Delegate • Utilize resources
Transformational Power • Challenge individuals level of competency to strive higher. • Utilize competencies of individuals to meet strategic goals. (KK & Kumar, 2004)
Self Confidence • Have courage to look from a different angle • Welcome innovative ideas • Think outside the box • Story of Nike’s “waffle sole” (Klenke, 2002)
Ability to Make a Decision • Decisive • Make a decision and go with it • Rationale for your decision • Compassionate • Considers how this will impact others • If time does not allow, check back in • Optimistic • Your outlook affects others (DuBrin, 2010)
My perspective Strength’s Looking to Improve Having patience for those who move at a slower pace Dealing with people who challenge the rules Accepting some people are ok operating at lowest level required • Good communicator • Willing to think outside the box • Passion for learning • Desire others to excel
References DuBrin, A. (2010). Leadership: Research findings, practice, and skills. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning Gray, D. (2013). Key leadership competencies of safety leaders. Professional Safety, 58(10), 26-27. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1492259160?accountid=28644 KK, V. D., & Kumar, M. P. (2004). Augmenting subordinates' competencies: Leaders matter. Journal of Management Research, 4(3), 164-170. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/237230245?accountid=28644 Klenke, K. (2002). Cinderella stories of women leaders: Connecting leadership contexts and competencies. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 9(2), 18-28. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/203143698?accountid=28644 Spendlove, M. (2007). Competencies for effective leadership in higher education. The International Journal of Educational Management, 21(5), 407-417. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09513540710760183