University of Southern California Edwin Yau Dr. Castruita 2018 EDUC 524 LEADERSHIP University of Southern California Edwin Yau Dr. Castruita 2018

Overview My story Lessons from leadership Dr. C’s words of wisdom In the next 5… Questions- You can ask anything only for 2 minutes, but I won’t admit to any illegal behavior.

Start with the ‘Why’ My Story My mission This is why I lead Why Social Work? Mentorship Program Worked for DCFS (Dream Job)- Piloted program with South LA Schools Volunteered in developing countries (quit my job and left for a year) Led Program Developed/Evaluated Foster Youth/ Group Home/ Juvenile Delinquent Services Asked to go back to the local High School My mission To facilitate access for the marginalized To promote growth through education and partnership To empower those who are voiceless or need a little encouragement to speak To be among the people and communicate community needs To being totally present and healing through positive relationships This is why I lead

Flight of the Buffalo- Belasco Remove Obstacles Develop Ownership * Create an environment where everyone wants to be responsible Stimulate Self-directed Actions Determine Focus and Direction “My organization did not soar until everyone became an avid learner”

Ethical Leader Walk your talk (Ethical leaders have a strong personal character) Be fair Always be honest, the truth is easier to remember Care about the people who are on your team and the people you work with (Holistic view of organization’s ethical culture) Respect people while upholding standards You lead the ethical culture of your team starting with yourself

Servant Leadership “A servant leader is a leader who is focused on serving others. A servant leader is aware that he or she is an instrument for good, a person who has been given certain abilities or gifts that are meant to be used in helping others. A servant leader is not worried about the attention others pay to him, but the attention he or she pays to others. A servant leader loves people, and wants to help them.” Keys to servant leadership: honors others before self inspires vision before setting the course chooses ethics before profit empowers others before personal gain privilege people before task balances focus with flexibility, serves with humility seeks mentors and mentors others!

Dr. C’s words of wisdom Buy time! This has to be #1 right? Leaders listen, learn, and affirm. Surround yourself with people that are smarter than you. The best leaders reward/recognize their people. You can learn a lot from people who disagree with you. Bad news is just additional information. Be consistent! Be flexible. Appearance matters (did I wear a tie today?) Put students first.

Where will Edwin be in 5… In 5 minutes? Eating the class dinner. YUMMY! In 5 months? Missing the class dinner. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Administrator Credential In 5 years? Director of a Foster Youth Organization Director of Student Services in a School District Adjunct Professor (Social Welfare, Education) Start a family

THANK YOU! To Dr. C To my lovely classmates.