A Leader’s Legacy James M Kouzes & Barry Z Posner Amy Stephenson EDL 678 SUNY Cortland

Introduction Every leader wants to leave a legacy How do you want to be remembered? Dedicating ourselves to making a difference

Significance Exemplary leaders are interested more in others’ success than in their own Learning requires feedback Leaders must be visible A leader’s legacy is the legacy of many Leadership is not solely about producing results

Significance Leadership is about providing service Leadership involves suffering & hard work The best leaders are teachers Criticism is a positive thing No one likes to be taken for granted

Relationships Leadership is a relationship Leadership is personal Leaders should want to be liked Not all experiences are going to be pleasant

Relationships Trust can’t be taken for granted Allow freedom Don’t be a micromanager Allow for personal responsibility

Aspirations Leadership is self-development Leaders must be both forward-looking and present- centered Leadership starts from within Leaders need to lead from their sole

Aspirations Remember to stop, look & listen Sharing the vision Leadership is learned A good leader is also a good follower You don’t have to be the leader to lead

Courage Leaving a legacy is all about making a difference Moments of courage are turning points Courage is a state of mind Everyone has moments of courage

Courage You can’t plan to be courageous Leadership is a humbling experience The need for more grace

Courage Failure is always an option Believe in possibilities A learning curve is not a straight line

Final Thoughts Each day provides countless chances to make a difference Leaders must turn their followers into leaders Legacies are the result of determined doing

Work Cited Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2006). A Leader’s Legacy. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Sivers, D. (2010, February 11). First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy. Retrieved from