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Leadership is a set of behaviors that can be learned by anyone. It is not something only certain people can do. It DOES require consistent self-reflection and a love for learning (innovation and progression!!).

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The path to genuine leadership leads to self-examination, introspection, and honest soul-searching that includes collaboration with WILLING colleagues.

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Leaders must be lifelong learners; they must recognize self strengths and limitations, seek and integrate feedback, be open to new experiences, and seek diverse information for the benefit of the organization.

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Leaders must reflect deeply on their past experiences with leadership: who had the biggest impacts on why? What qualities did you find most beneficial in past leaders? What qualities did you find least beneficial or off-putting? How can the experiences of others positively impact my leadership values and vision?

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1. Leadership is a rare talent.
2. Born leaders come from the elite lineage.
3. Leaders are always charismatic.
4. Leaders are found ONLY at the top.
5. Leaders are controlling and manipulative.

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Successful Leaders are vision-directed and intensely determined to see their visions become reality.

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- A heartfelt vision
- A considerate vision
- A worthy vision
- A slightly ambiguous vision
- An expandable vision
- A simple vision
- A funneling vision
- A justifiable vision

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"find that hidden dream, turn it into a vision, articulate it with care and style, and commit with passion to achieving it"

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A vision that speaks to the real needs and goals of others will inspire those around you to invest passion and share in the vision aimed at the success of an organization.

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Bold leaders, willing to take risks for the benefit of an organization, must balance three necessary qualities:
Competence
Ambition
Integrity

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"A three-way balance...allows leaders to be ethically true to the integrity of their vision and to humbly and collaboratively make that vision challenging and real for others"

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A manager does things right.
A leader does the right things.

Leading is about direction and values, about what and why. Whereas, management is about systems, controls, procedures, policies, and structures. Both roles are important in a successful organization but are distinctly different in how they contribute to the success.

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At times, you may need to behave more as a leader than a manager, or vice versa. Knowing when each role is necessary becomes the challenge of the admired and trusted leader.

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Competency: ability to perform tasks and mentor/coach

Congruity: values match actions

Constancy: follow-through and support constituents

Caring: be concerned with lives of constituents

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Great leaders are conscious of the language they use; they are purposeful and articulate well to win the enthusiasm and endorsement of their organization.

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A leader should be a skilled writer, speaker, and most importantly, excel in person-to-person exchanges.

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Great leaders communicate to:
-unify
-empathize
-build partnerships
-inspire
-encourage transparency

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Communication you share among your organization can and will be filtered through the media. It is important to anticipate this and be thoughtful before sending out a message that can be misconstrued easily from the perspectives of others. Media can strengthen communication but it can also hinder it.

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Communication is a key factor in the successful resolution of any conflict. Addressing conflicts with honesty and transparency builds credibility and strong relationships that are more prepared to handle the NEXT conflict.

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Great leaders maintain the trust of their constituents through demonstrating their capacity for integrity.

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Credibility within an organization can not exist without INTEGRITY.

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Visionary leaders "want to do the next thing, not the last thing". They desire to take their organization to new, innovative achievements.

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Exemplary Leaders make great judgement calls!

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Phases:
Preparation
Decision-Making Based on Storyline/Vision
Implementation
***Each phases takes into consideration People, Strategies, and Crisis Response

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Leaders must share their vision in a powerful way!

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Leaders must share their vision in a powerful way!

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A shared vision is impossible if others can not see yours! A visionary leader must illustrate their vision in such a way as to inspire others to bridge their own vision to that of the organization.

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1. Set short term and long term goals.
2. Consider the strategies you will use to reach those goals.
3. Map out your strategies.
4. Identify the source of power.
5. Self-asses and reflect.
6. REPEAT.