1. University of Southern California Edwin Yau Dr. Castruita 2018
EDUC 524 LEADERSHIP
University of Southern California
Edwin Yau
Dr. Castruita 2018

2. Overview My story Lessons from leadership Dr. C’s words of wisdom
In the next 5…
Questions- You can ask anything only for 2 minutes, but I won’t admit to any illegal behavior.

3. Start with the ‘Why’ My Story My mission This is why I lead
Why Social Work? Mentorship Program
Worked for DCFS (Dream Job)- Piloted program with South LA Schools
Volunteered in developing countries (quit my job and left for a year)
Led Program Developed/Evaluated Foster Youth/ Group Home/ Juvenile Delinquent Services
Asked to go back to the local High School
My mission
To facilitate access for the marginalized
To promote growth through education and partnership
To empower those who are voiceless or need a little encouragement to speak
To be among the people and communicate community needs
To being totally present and healing through positive relationships
This is why I lead

4. Flight of the Buffalo- Belasco
Remove Obstacles
Develop Ownership *
Create an environment where everyone wants to be responsible
Stimulate Self-directed Actions
Determine Focus and Direction
“My organization did not soar until everyone became an avid learner”

5. Ethical Leader
Walk your talk (Ethical leaders have a strong personal character)
Be fair
Always be honest, the truth is easier to remember
Care about the people who are on your team and the people you work with (Holistic view of organization’s ethical culture)
Respect people while upholding standards
You lead the ethical culture of your team starting with yourself

6. Servant Leadership
“A servant leader is a leader who is focused on serving others. A servant leader is aware that he or she is an instrument for good, a person who has been given certain abilities or gifts that are meant to be used in helping others. A servant leader is not worried about the attention others pay to him, but the attention he or she pays to others. A servant leader loves people, and wants to help them.”
Keys to servant leadership:
honors others before self
inspires vision before setting the course
chooses ethics before profit
empowers others before personal gain
privilege people before task
balances focus with flexibility,
serves with humility
seeks mentors and mentors others!

7. Dr. C’s words of wisdom Buy time! This has to be #1 right?
Leaders listen, learn, and affirm.
Surround yourself with people that are smarter than you.
The best leaders reward/recognize their people.
You can learn a lot from people who disagree with you.
Bad news is just additional information.
Be consistent!
Be flexible.
Appearance matters (did I wear a tie today?)
Put students first.

8. Where will Edwin be in 5…
In 5 minutes? Eating the class dinner. YUMMY!
In 5 months?
Missing the class dinner.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Administrator Credential
In 5 years?
Director of a Foster Youth Organization
Director of Student Services in a School District
Adjunct Professor (Social Welfare, Education)
Start a family

9. THANK YOU!
To Dr. C
To my lovely classmates.