Conversations Over Coffee Models of Leadership November 7, 2007

Objectives To identify several different types of leaders To describe differences between types To discuss ideas about effective leadership strategies To apply “best practices” in discussing examples

Leadership A process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs an organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent Creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen

Types of Leaders Servant Leadership Transforming Leadership Charismatic Leadership Distributed Leadership Collaborative Leadership

What traits do you associate with effective leaders?

Words 6: “I admit I made a mistake” 5: “You did a good job” 4: “What is your opinion?” 3: “If you please” 2: “Thank you” 1: “We”

5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership Kouzes and Posner, 2003 Model the way Inspire a shared vision Challenge the process Enable others to act Encourage the heart

10 Commitments of Leadership Kouzes and Posner, 2003 Model the way Find your voice by clarifying your personal values Set the example by aligning action with shared values

10 Commitments of Leadership Inspire a shared vision Envision the future by imagining exciting and enabling possibilities Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations

10 Commitments of Leadership Challenge the process Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow and improve Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes

10 Commitments of Leadership Enable others to act Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion

10 Commitments of Leadership Encourage the heart Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community

What do you expect from a leader? Leadership is a reciprocal process that involves the relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow

Credibility=Foundation Walk the walk Money where their mouth is Practice what they preach They do what they say they will do

Share the Vision Through Communication Powerful language, metaphors (think MLK) Stories Positive Communication: Enthusiasm, bounce, can-do Non-verbal communication-gesture, touch, lean in, eye contact LISTEN

Conversations Divide into groups to discuss vignettes and then report back to whole group