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Chapter 1 The Language of Leadership HPR 323
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Chapter 12 Leadership The essence of leadership involves inspiring a vision, enabling others to act, modeling desired ways of behaving, and recognizing and celebrating the contributions that individuals make. Leaders keep hope alive Hope is an attitude in action
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Chapter 13 Leisure: What is it? No universal accepted definition Often defined as: Block of time A state of mind An activity
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Chapter 14 Recreation: What is it? An activity engaged in voluntarily that is satisfying to the individual Many definitions suggest that recreation has socially redeeming qualities Also viewed as a way of restoring or refreshing as a balance to work
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Types of Leaders in our Profession Playground, coach, leisure counselor, activity instructor, therapist, Boy Scout Leader, outreach worker, guide, outdoor specialist, etc Roles - Serve as facilitators, teachers, moderators, encouragers, motivators
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Chapter 16 Attributes of a leader A belief in oneself (confidence) and a decent doubt A passion for the job and an awareness of other worlds (broad perspective) A love of people and a capacity for aloneness A vision (forward thinking)
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Chapter 17 What do leaders do? Building camaraderie and cohesiveness Identifying and defining goals Developing methods and procedures to achieve goals Organizing the work of others Motivating others
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Chapter 18 What do leaders do? Evaluating the work of others Representing the group Developing group members Establishing the group atmosphere Promoting the ideals of the profession
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Chapter 19 Ways to assume the role Appointment Election Emergence Charisma
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Chapter 110 What is leadership? A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal Encourage the best in others Inspire others Create hope Encourage others to accomplish challenging tasks Leaders create meaning for others
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Chapter 111 Leadership Influence and Empowerment Influence is the process of persuasion – how a leader impacts or affects the behavior of others Can be done through personality, position or ability to influence Process of influence without coercion
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Influence of persuasion comes from “power resources” Ideas, rational discourse, one’s reputation, prestige, personality, purpose, status, content of message, interpersonal and group skills, give- and-take behaviors, authority or lack of authority, symbolic interaction, perception, motivation, gender, race, religion, choices, etc Leadership is multidirectional and non-coercive
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Leadership Empowerment Empowerment involves sharing or giving power or influence to another Thus, enabling them to have influence In leisure individuals want to have some control over how the leisure experience unfolds Giving people the power and freedom to make decisions, take risks, and generate their own pathway Creates satisfaction, motivation, fulfillment
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Empowerment gives individuals the freedom to express views Allows them to make decisions Unleashes creativity Allows them to become a “part” of the organizational goals and success
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Chapter 115 Leadership and Power Legitimate or formal power (by position) Reward power Coercive power Referent power Expert power
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Leaders and Followers What are leaders without followers? Why do people follow? Efficiency – Many do not want the responsibility – view delegation of leadership as efficient mean of accomplishing group goals Satisfaction – If things are going smoothly people are content Experience – those who have led will lead again – followers will typically follow again – comfort zone
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Chapter 117 Leadership and the Leisure Experience Shared Expectations – Leader and group must have similar expectations – performance must match expectations Trust – confidence in abilities and intentions Effective Communication – active listening and feedback Shared decision making- instills control and freedom for the group during the leisure experience
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Chapter 118 Leadership and the Leisure Experience Cooperation – give and take between leader and group Sense of risk and spontaneity – creates illusion of freedom – sense of risk or unpredictability Positive reinforcement – on the part of leader and group – builds camaraderie and cohesiveness Social and emotional bond – Leader’s interest in group members and how it is expressed
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Chapter 119 Goals of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Most behavior is goal-directed – need, want, interest – is it pleasurable or worthwhile? Exploration – testing new ideas, new involvement, new experiences Self-discovery – explore one’s feelings, values, and ideas Creativity – making an original or unique contribution
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Mental health – relaxation, well-being, being refreshed, stress reduction Social relations – traditionally been primary goal of leisure service organizations – interact, develop social skills, reduce isolation Intellectual growth – new skills, new knowledge Physical fitness
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Chapter 121 Goals of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services A sense of self determination and independence – hiking, backpacking, canoeing, field trips, scuba diving Wise use of leisure – worthy, productive, socially accepted Promoting family unity – strengthen families by encouraging family participation
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Chapter 122 Goals of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Enjoyment of life Concern for the environment – understand, value and appreciate ecological system Promoting cooperation – create opportunities to work and play together Learning about others and other cultures – broadens horizons and perspectives on life Citizenship – instill knowledge and pride
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