Confidence: A Key Leadership Trait by Tammy Jinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt A Learning Plan for Developing Confidence en-us 2017-09-28 22:50:35 UTC 2023-04-04 21:53:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Ask for Feedback tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192293675 Alex (2015) suggests feedback is helpful to developing confidence.
Learning Activity:
-Everyone student writes down a honest compliment about each student in the class and puts it in a jar.  The "jar of compliments" is then shared with the student, picking out one thing that he/she agrees with and one thing they found surprising.  ]]> 2017-09-28 22:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192293675 Learn Your Way to Confidence! tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192294411 Alex (2015) recommends continuous learning as having a positive effect on confidence.
Learning Activity:
-Create an account on Lynda.com and search for one tutorial to try.  Upon completing the tutorial, document in your journal one thing you learned and how it made you feel to have learned something new.  If appropriate, share the learning with a colleague or friend.  ]]> 2017-09-28 23:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192294411 Shine Throughout Chaos tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192294484 When you are a leader, others will look to you during times of stress. According to Pirie (2012), you should make an extra effort to maintain a confident attitude when issues arise because it will contribute to positive moral among the team and demonstrate that you are prepared for set backs.
Learning Activity:
-Pair up with a partner and discuss a time when you kept your cool during a time of crisis.  Discuss how this made others feel and how you felt about yourself.  
]]> 2017-09-28 23:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192294484 Expect the Unexpected tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192295696 Pirie (2012) advises those who wish to develop confidence to take an anticipate minor setbacks when working toward a common goal.  Learning Activity:
-Working in groups of 3, do an improv skit about a project that is going awry.  For example, a legal team working on a death row case.  One group member will be the leader and the others will be team members who present setbacks. Try to keep the project moving as long as you can.  Have fun, rotate roles if necessary to keep it going.  How long can you "keep calm and carry on?".   ]]> 2017-09-28 23:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192295696 The Power of Not Knowing tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192296486 Farrell (2011) advises that admitting when you don't know is a show of confidence. 
Learning Activity:
-Share with the class someone who gave you the answer "I don't know" that surprised you and why.  Can you recall how this made you feel about the person?
-Then share an example of someone who told you that they did know and you found out they were "faking" knowing. How does that make you feel about that person's leadership abilities]]> 2017-09-28 23:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192296486 Non-verbal Confidence Cues tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192296931 Robbins reminds us that more than half of communication is found in body language. He suggests that, in order to win-over followers, you should be aware of what your body language, including eye contact, standing tall and avoiding fidgeting.   
Learning Activity:
-Watch Stanford Graduate School of Business Youtube video:  "Make Body Language your Superpower".  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFLjudWTuGQ
-Engage in a group discussion about a few of your take aways.  What will you practise in the future?  When and where will it be appropriate?]]> 2017-09-28 23:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192296931 Overcoming Negativity, With Confidence! tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192299323 The Penn State Psych blog uses the example of Martin Luther King Jr.'s confidence exuded despite the many obstacles he faced.  It is a reminder of how important it is to have confidence in the adversity.
Learning Activity:
-You have to watch this video of Kid President telling the Martin Luther King Jr. story!  Upon watching it journal about your reaction.  Perhaps think about your own obstacles and how you can use the example of Luther King Jr. (and Kid President!) to help you overcome your obstacles with confidence. You may choose to share (or not share) your journal entries with classmates. ]]> 2017-09-28 23:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192299323 Rise and Toot Your Own Horn! tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192300234 Walter's wisdom on confidence is two-fold. Setting high goals and being comfortable in discussing yourself in a positive light about things that are great about YOU!
Learning Activity:
-Complete the worksheet found:
http://www.self-esteem-experts.com/support-files/tootyourhornworksheet.pdf
Feel free to complete only the questions that come naturally to mind, don't be concerned if you have blank areas.  Pick one or two to highlight to add to the collection of "horn tooting" flip chart.  Then, try to guess who the comments came from.  ]]> 2017-09-29 00:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192300234 Sources: tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192301348 Alex, Aura.  (2015, May 5).  7 leadership traits we can learn from female elephants.  LinkedIn.  Retrived from:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-leadership-traits-we-can-learn-from-female-elephants-aura-alex
 
Farrell, Rachel.  (2011, August 3).  23 traits of good leaders.   CNN.  Retrieved from:  http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/08/03/good.leader.traits.cb/index.html
 
Levy, M., Bailie, C. Joon Ha J., Rosenfeld, J.  (2014, May 14).   Make your body language your super-power.   You Tube:  Standford School of Business.  Retrieved from:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFLjudWTuGQ
 
Prive, Tanya.  (2012, December 2012).  Top 10 qualities that make a great leader.  Forbes.  Retrieved from:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyaprive/2012/12/19/top-10-qualities-that-make-a-great-leader/#8ec813d77549
 
Reeve, S.  Tooting your own horn worksheet.  Self Esteem Experts.  Retrieved from:  http://www.self-esteem-experts.com/support-files/tootyourhornworksheet.pdf

Robbins, Tony.   6 Basic leadership qualities.  Tony Robbins Website.  Retrieved from:  https://www.tonyrobbins.com/career-business/6-basic-leadership-qualities/
 
Traits of a leader:  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   Penn State Psych 485 Blog.  Retrieved from:  https://sites.psu.edu/leadership/2016/10/23/the-traits-of-a-leader-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/
 
Walter, Ekaterina.   (2013, March 24). Huffington Post.  Retrived from:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ekaterina-walter/leadership-qualities-
]]> 2017-09-29 00:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192301348 Learning Plan for Increasing Confidence tammyjinkerson https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192301544 Is confidence something you are born with, or can it be developed like any other skill?

The following Learning Plan is intended to increase your awareness of confidence so that you can take active steps towards having more of your own... for leadership and life! ]]> 2017-09-29 00:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tammyjinkerson/9a6s3lpz2mmt/wish/192301544