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On Leadership. Dana C. Rooks Dean of Libraries. Why be a Leader?. A positive force Vital to success of any group Needed at all levels in all organizations. What is Leadership About?. Vision Inspiration Motivation The group, not the “leader” Relationships Trust Credibility.
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On Leadership Dana C. Rooks Dean of Libraries
Why be a Leader? • A positive force • Vital to success of any group • Needed at all levels in all organizations
What is Leadership About? • Vision • Inspiration • Motivation • The group, not the “leader” • Relationships • Trust • Credibility
Key Traits • Honest broker • A vision • Willingness to share credit
Skills and Capabilities • Continuous learning • Adaptability • Openness • Ability to tolerate risk • Aware of environment
Why Be A Leader? • To affect change, large and small • To find a better way • To realize a vision • To advance a passion • Incredibly rewarding