1. Campbell Leadership Descriptor Thinking Outside the Borders Mortenson Center November 7-10, 2006
Mary Ann Mavrinac
University of Toronto Mississauga

2. Learning Outcomes Knowledge of universal leadership components
Identification and importance of characteristics of successful leaders
Awareness and understanding of personal strengths and areas in need of improvement (NI)
Understanding impact of personal leadership strengths/NIs
Development of personal Leadership Focuser

3. Leadership is a relationship of influence between at least two people, not necessarily related to position, who strive towards a shared purpose that results in meaningful and substantive change, and that benefits both parties and the organization.

4. We basically do not know what the world of tomorrow will be like, except that it will be different, more complex, more fast-paced, and more culturally diverse. This means that organizations and their leaders will have to become perpetual learners. (Schein, Organizational Culture and Leadership, 2004, p. 393)

5. LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS MAJOR TASKS
Vision – Establish general tone, direction
Management – Set goals and focus resources
Empowerment – Select and develop employees
Diplomacy – Forge relationships
Feedback – Observe, listen, share information
Entrepreneurialism – Find future opportunities

6. LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Personal Style – Set tone of competence, optimism,
integrity, and inspiration
Personal Energy – Live a healthy lifestyle
Multicultural Awareness – Be comfortable working
across geographic, demographic, and cultural borders

7. Leadership Impact Purpose:
To ground the discussion of leadership strengths and NIs to reality
To provide concrete examples of leadership impact

8. Leadership Focuser Purpose:
Leverage strengths into actions and outcomes
Strengthen NIs through actions and outcomes
Commit to outcomes through tangible actions starting tomorrow through to 1 year