1. Leadership in Public Service
Dr. Joe DiPietro
President, University of Tennessee System
Thank you for having me today.
I realize I’m the only thing standing between you and the weekend, so I promise to be brief.
I was asked to spend a few minutes today talking about leadership in public service.
Leading is challenging in any environment. Leading in the public sector can be even more so.
The work of a public servant is never done. But it does need to be done well.

2. Leadership Styles Authoritarian Participative Delegative Narcissistic
Toxic
Servant
Adaptive
I have studied various types of leadership throughout my career:
Authoritarian
Participative
Delegative
Narcissistic
Toxic
Servant
Adaptive

3. Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Model the way
Inspire a shared vision
Challenge the process
Enable others to act
Encourage the heart
Practices of Exemplary Leadership
The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner
Leadership is not about personality; it’s about behavior
Their five practices of exemplary leadership have been helpful to me.
Model the way - Leaders establish principles concerning the way people (constituents, peers, colleagues, and customers alike) should be treated and the way goals should be pursued. They create standards of excellence and then set an example for others to follow. 
Inspire a shared vision - Leaders passionately believe that they can make a difference. They envision the future, creating an ideal and unique image of what the organization can become.
Challenge the process - Leaders search for opportunities to change the status quo. They look for innovative ways to improve the organization. They experiment and take risks.
Enable others to act - Leaders foster collaboration and build spirited teams. They actively involve others. Leaders understand that mutual respect is what sustains extraordinary efforts; they strive to create an atmosphere of trust and human dignity. They strengthen others, making each person feel capable and powerful.
Encourage the heart -Accomplishing extraordinary things in organizations is hard work. To keep hope and determination alive, leaders recognize contributions that individuals make.

4. My Advice Build a team that will help you Ask for advice
Remove obstacles
Treat others the way you would like to be treated
Get to know people
Serve those you lead
Leaders do not always set out to become leaders
Perhaps you did not seek out the position you hold, but now you are a leader
People look to you to make decisions/take a stand. My advice to you:
(Talk through samples of each)
Build a team that will help you
Ask for advice
Help others do their jobs/Remove obstacles
Treat others the way you would like to be treated at work and outside of work
Get to know people and families
Hold fast to the fundamental tenant to SERVE those you are entrusted to lead

5. Questions?
I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.