Kellie Garrett, ABC, MA (Leadership) Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Knowledge & Reputation, Farm Credit Canada Vice-Chair, IABC International Research Foundation Board Ragan Teleseminar, February 7, 2006
Are you a leader? You are if you’re: n a manager n a person who influences positive change in your organization n a volunteer n a parent
You’re at the right seminar if you... n Have more to contribute to the world n Think you can learn more about leadership n Want to reach your potential, whatever you conceive that to be
Many people think leadership is confined to managers at work “A leader is someone who has followers” “A leader is in charge”
Leadership Defined Don’t you need a senior position and some people to boss around to be a leader?
Leadership is everywhere... Many kids, volunteers & non-managers are leaders... and nowhere: Some CEOs, managers & politicians do not act “leaderly” Hmmmmmmm...