“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” –Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder CAPACITY BUILDING: Student Leadership - Teddy A. Jones |JoBlack Consultants Inc.

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership. -Nelson Mandela

DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTS 1 WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. Definition of Leadership

2 FACTORS OF LEADERSHIP Leader, Follower, Communication & Situation

Assigned Leadership Emergent Leadership Boss or Leader? Assigned Leadership by your position and you display Emergent Leadership by influencing people to do great things

Total Leadership what they are [be] (such as beliefs and character) what they know (such as job, tasks, and human nature) what they do (such as implementing, motivating, and providing direction). motivatingdirection Respected leaders concentrate on Be Know Do

4 Qualities Every Student Leader Should Have THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE ®

Statistical analyses reveal that a leader’s behavior contributes more to a team’s commitment, loyalty, motivation, pride, and productivity than any other variable.

So, what do people look for in a leader? What do people want from someone whose direction they’d be willing to follow?

To follow someone willingly, the majority of people believe a leader must be: Honest Forward-looking Competent Inspiring

This pattern holds across countries, cultures, ethnicities, organizational functions and hierarchies, genders, levels of education, or age groups.

Be HONEST

If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message. Leaders can’t model the behavior they expect from others if they aren’t honest, trustworthy, and highly credible.

Be FORWARD- LOOKING

Leaders are expected to have a point of view about the future and to articulate exciting possibilities. This is what sets them apart from other credible individuals.

Be COMPETENT

When they’re performing at their peak, leaders are doing more than just getting results. Leaders look for opportunities and seize initiative, enhancing the perception that they’re dynamic and capable.

Be INSPIRING

Leaders who recognize and celebrate significant accomplishments forge positive energy, increasing others’ commitment to their vision and values.

Now that you know the traits that people look for in their leaders, you can start to embody them in order to become an exemplary leader.

What Great Student Leaders Do 1.Proactive & Passionate 2.Focus on Priorities 3.Listen & Learn 4.Delegate Responsibility 5.Set the Example 6.Develop Leaders 7.Enjoy the Process

Proactive & Passionate

‣ Leaders are energetic ‣ Leaders really care ‣ Leaders are action-oriented

Focus on Priorities

‣ Limited time + energy ‣ Focus on what is important! ‣ Set & work towards big goals

Listen & Learn

‣ Empathic listening ‣ Peers + past leaders ‣ Students in the group

Delegate Responsibility

‣ Burn out is bad ‣ People have different talents ‣ Getting buy-in is critical

Set the Example

‣ Leader shapes organization ‣ Your words & actions matter! ‣ Model the way

Develop Leaders

‣ Stretch assignments ‣ Mentoring ‣ Focus on strengths

Enjoy the Process

‣ Learn to laugh at mistakes ‣ Colleagues = Friends ‣ Lighten up and have fun!

What’s Your Message? Thank You “The more you grow in being a leader the less right you have” – Chukwuemeka Emeka Joshua