Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference Keystone College Jack Lund President & CEO YMCA of Greater New York FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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What does it mean to be a leader?
Think about a leader you admire. What are their special qualities?
So...give us your definition of leadership
Here are some of my favorites…
“Managers have subordinates. Leaders have followers.” Murray Johnson
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams
“A leader establishes a sense of command, articulates a vision, creates forward momentum and brings everyone along for the ride.” Jack Lund
“Managers do things right. Leaders do the right thing.”
What kind of leader are you??
Leadership Styles.... Authoritarian Democratic Free Reign
Authoritarian.... Leader “keeps” power No input from others Everyone must obey Low trust
Democratic.... Shared Power High trust Shared participation
Free reign.... Power given away No direction from leader
Think about a time when you were asked to be a leader.
What was your style? Why? Was it the right style? What would you do different?
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… High Personal Ethics
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… Slave Drivers Drive Good People Away!
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… Never stop learning!
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… Ask for help when you need it.
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… Keep your promises!
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… It’s okay to admit mistakes.
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… Keep your sense of humor.
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… Don’t make a decision when you’re angry.
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… Role model the behavior you want in others.
Lund’s Leadership Learnings… It’s okay to have fun!