Learning To Lead by Christa Easton https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4 en-us 2023-05-08 21:31:17 UTC 2023-06-20 22:30:39 UTC hello@padlet.com A New Approach MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582700488 There has a been a push to move away from leaderships who were "born into" leadership roles and a movement toward leadership that leads to self examination, introspection and honest soul searching which includes collaboration with willing colleagues. ]]> 2023-05-08 21:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582700488 Learning How to Learn MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582700643 In order to be a leader you must master the art of becoming a life long learner. In order to successfully do so you must pay attention to your own learning process. This requires not only that you pay attention when you are successful at new tasks but also when you are struggling and even failing at new tasks. ]]> 2023-05-08 21:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582700643 Leadership Models MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582700915 What we think about leaders and leadership often comes from leaders we have observed in our families, communities and schools. Everyone's personal idea of leadership is different based upon our own experiences. ]]> 2023-05-08 21:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582700915 Leadership Qualities, Attitudes, Behaviors, and Lessons MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701290 Part of appreciating the leadership models in our families, communities and organizations begins with analyzing their life choices. We can do this by analyzing their qualities, attitudes and behaviors. This also helps us to understand the lessons we learned from these leaders. ]]> 2023-05-08 21:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701290 Leaders in Our Families MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701489 Family is a very strong force in our lives. They are our first teachers. From our families we develop our identity, values and aspirations. All of which are capacities for leadership. Different families will have different values and lessons taught. This is why we all have different ideas about leadership. Thoughts and feelings toward leadership can be impacted and influenced by gender, culture, religion, race, ethnicity, immigration, and social class. ]]> 2023-05-08 21:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701489 Organizational Leaders MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701657 Our family also has a large impact on the type of job we will go into. Once we enter into different jobs/careers our ideas about leadership are reshaped and revised by the values, culture and expectations present in our workplace and organizations. The values and culture that are present within the organization in which we work can have a large impact on our desire to become a leader. ]]> 2023-05-08 21:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701657 Leadership Myths MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701871 There are many myths about leaders that may cause barriers to an individuals desire to enter a position of leadership. 
The myths discussed in Chapter 1 are: 
  1. Leadership is a rare and unusual talent. 
  2. Leaders are born, and only elite families, races, castes or social classes.
  3. Leaders are always charismatic. 
  4. Leadership can be found only at the top of an organization.  
  5. The leader controls, directs, prods, and manipulates others. 
It is important to discuss these myths with colleagues openly to ensure everyone understands they are myths. This will also help to lessen the hold they may have on hindering individuals to seek leadership roles.
]]> 2023-05-08 21:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2582701871 Passionately Committing to a Vision MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602145792 Visions communicate a leader's intentions with a passion that grabs others and gets them on the bandwagon to lend their support. The leaders we want to follow have not just passion but the ability to express it. As a leader, you must find your dream, turn it into a vision, articulate it with car and style, and commit with a passion to achieving it. ]]> 2023-05-23 19:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602145792 Creating a Passionate Vision for the World MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602149064 As you begin to create a vision for the big picture you must think about your society- Your community, your workplace, your school your family. You must consider what is influencing your choice, your identity, and your role as a leader. Your vision will transform your thinking and reveal your hidden hopes and the secret wishes that you have.]]> 2023-05-23 19:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602149064 Visions Engage Others MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602151514 When leaders passionately commit to a shining vision they inspire others to join them in creating the future. When leaders find a vision that is uniquely their own, yet speaks to the real needs and goals of others they have the power to resonate with the visions of others and inspire them to take action. ]]> 2023-05-23 19:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602151514 Your Organizational Vision MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602154387 True leaders are responsible for creating visions for the people and organizations they touch. Leaders understand they must have a vision and communicate it powerfully so that it will guide future accomplishments and achieve success. ]]> 2023-05-23 19:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602154387 Creating a Vision for Your Life MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602161192 Your personal vision inside your heart and mind. that can be found if you are open to finding it. Creative leaders develop their personal vision in different ways. Some focus on what they find to be absolutely necessary for themselves and others. Once they know what they want they put their mind to it and communicate exactly what it is. Other creative leaders may begin by working through many different ideas drafting and redrafting vision over and over until they find exactly what they want to say and how they want to say it. Personal visions can include your health, relationships, family, work life, community, self, and enriching activities. ]]> 2023-05-23 19:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602161192 Living Your Vision MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602163731 When leaders communicate their vision with passion, trust flows from followers. Leaders who live their visions increase their self regard and the regard of others by being in touch with a deeper form of self knowledge. As you create, embrace, and live your vision, you will discover that it leads you back to your true self. ]]> 2023-05-23 19:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2602163731 Leaders are Distinct From Managers MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609784803 Managers are necessary to keep the machinery oiled and the organization on track. Leaders are necessary to create a viable future, empower others to make it real, foster continual learning and growth and enable traditional managers to get the job done. ]]> 2023-05-31 01:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609784803 Bringing the Distinctions Home MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609785913 Can you apply the distinctions between manager and leader to your work community and home environment? 
Work to identify the leaders and managers in your organization and make note of their distinctions. Take the opportunity to learn from your colleagues. Team up with others who you can share ideas with and further develop your ideas of leadership.]]> 2023-05-31 01:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609785913 Leaders build Trust through Integrity MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609787108 Even in difficult circumstances, natural leaders will emerge on every level of society and right any wrongs that have been perpetrated. They will automatically build trust, and when they do so they will exhibit four character traits that we can recognize and adopt: 
Competency
Congruency 
Constancy 
Caring ]]> 2023-05-31 01:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609787108 Applying Leadership Skills MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609787633 No one needs to be only a leader or only a manager. A continuum exists between the two. In some instances you will need to be more of a manager and in some instances you will need to be more of a leader. ]]> 2023-05-31 01:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609787633 Creating Your Personal Leadership Agenda MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609788365 It is important to work to identify specific behaviors you want to change to be more of a leader, the supports that might assist you and the barriers that may inhibit you from being an audacious leader. ]]> 2023-05-31 01:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609788365 Chart of Distinctions between Manager and Leader MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609849262 Managers: administer, copy, maintain, accept reality, focus on systems, relies on control, short-range view, ask how and when, have an eye on the bottom line, imitate, accept the status quo, classic good soldier, do the right thing.
Leader: innovates, original, develops, investigates reality, focuses on people, inspires trust, long-range perspective, asks what and why, has an eye on the horizon, originates, challenges status quo, his/her own person, does the right thing. ]]> 2023-05-31 02:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2609849262 Words can determine our experiences and reveal what we think, feel and want. Not only when we are in conflict but in every encounter, even in every conversation we have with ourselves. MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616177656 2023-06-06 18:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616177656 Great Leaders are Great Communicators MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616211302 When leaders eliminate uncertainty their followers feel better about themselves, see a better future, want to join them, and discover who they truly are.  Leaders Communicate and others join them.]]> 2023-06-06 19:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616211302 Making Communication Meaningful MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616211788 Sometimes we falsely assume that successful communication rests on the content of what we say. The content of what we are saying is only one component of many in meaningful communication. There are many more elements necessary for meaningful communication. These elements are as follows: The speaker (who), The message (says what), The medium (in what way), The Listener (to whom), and feedback (with what meaning). ]]> 2023-06-06 19:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616211788 Integrating Elements of Communication MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616225436 When all elements listed above are in sync leaders communicate, make themselves known, and discover new ideas and commitments. ]]> 2023-06-06 19:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616225436 Media Shapes Communication MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616227945 As leaders try to keep up with the rapidly expanding number of outlets for their communications they discover the media they choose will shape the perceptions of followers they are trying to reach. Leaders need to develop a deep appreciation of the power of media and the impact it has on the message being communicated. ]]> 2023-06-06 19:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616227945 Aligning with others Through Meaning MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616230394 The following qualities should be utilized by leaders when attempting to communicate a message in a meaningful way:
Unify
Empathize
Partner 
Inspire with Metaphors
Encourage transparency and candor ]]> 2023-06-06 19:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616230394 Leaders Resolve Conflict MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616235001 Leaders must speak truth to power. They must create social architecture that permits, gives license to and encourages open and honest communications. When leaders are working to resolve conflict they should consider the following elements of conflict.  Humanity based on who we are and what we need and desire.  Power based on collaboration and reason in replacement of power that leads to violence and threats. Values based on humanistic-democratic ideals. Conflict based on personal organizational learning, creative problem solving, collaborative negotiation, and mediation. ]]> 2023-06-06 19:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616235001 Leaders Engender Trust MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616236722 Trust is given to leaders who demonstrate the following complex, far reaching characteristics: 
Competence
Congruity 
Constancy 
Caring ]]> 2023-06-06 19:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616236722 Optimism Invites Trust MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616237976 Optimist leaders have a 6th sense with which they define reality in a compelling way. These leaders demonstrate creative pragmatism and believe in the possibility of redemption for everyone, even in the worst of times. ]]> 2023-06-06 19:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616237976 Trust Contributes to Organizational Effectiveness MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616239170 Trusted leaders make the following contributions to their organizations: 
Vision
Empathy
Consistency 
Integrity 

]]> 2023-06-06 19:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616239170 Leaders Inspire Trust Through Empathy MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616240846 Empathetic leaders are secure in who they are, in their sense of self, and they are clear about their own emotional boundaries and those of others. Empathetic leaders seek to nurture security through their empathy. ]]> 2023-06-06 19:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616240846 Stages in Empathetic Coaching MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616242979 White there is no fixed script for empathetic coaching there are stages that most empathetic coaches follow: 
1. Introduce the session 
2. Set the stage 
3. Offer Empathetic Remarks 
4. Provide Feedback and engage in supportive confrontation 
5. Solicit reactions 
6. Elicit Changes 
7. Offer Acknowledgements 

]]> 2023-06-06 19:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616242979 Empathy Results in Self Awareness MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616244321 To be more empathetic with others it is important to change your own difficult behaviors. If you can change your own behaviors you will become more skilled in supporting others while they work to change as well. Empathy allows us to be our own greatest teacher. ]]> 2023-06-06 19:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616244321 Trust Through Consistency MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616245829 Leaders with integrity have an ethical consistency that can be counted on even when their plans are in a state of change. These leaders ensure that their values and behaviors match. They are there when it counts and they are ready to support others when it matters. ]]> 2023-06-06 19:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2616245829 Leaders make Good Judgements MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628463298 Truly Effective leaders engage in three separate phases of judgment calls 
1. Preparation 
2. Decision-making based on the storyline. 
3. Implementation 

As leaders implement these three phases they focus on people strategy, and crisis response. ]]> 2023-06-20 21:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628463298 Improving Judgement Calls MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628465374 Leaders who succeed in making the right decisions have certain characteristics that pertain to good judgement. Leaders who focus on people, strategy and crisis response consistently make their judgment calls within the context of compelling ethical vision. ]]> 2023-06-20 21:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628465374 Leaders Communicate Powerful Vision MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628466834 The vision of the leader can be a powerful force for change if you make it accessible and inspiring to others. In order to transport your vision into reality you must communicate it so others get it. ]]> 2023-06-20 21:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628466834 Passionate Commitments MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628469427 In order to achieve others and attract others to join you as you work toward your vision you must understand and be conscious of your convictions. ]]> 2023-06-20 21:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628469427 Leaders Translate Commitments into Goals MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628471317 Having a vision is an important beginning, but without clear goals that can be communicated, measured and acknowledged when achieved we are in danger of roaming in circles and never accomplishing anything at all. 

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Shared Values 
Human relationships 
Organizational Cultures 
Cost of Materials 
Timelines 
Logistics 

]]> 2023-06-20 22:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628479258 Power is Inherent to Leadership MrsEaston https://padlet.com/MrsEaston/dweuwcrs2a5194m4/wish/2628480817 There are several forms of power that can be effective in the development of leaders and in a leaders realization of the intended results in concert with others. These forms of power are: 
Cocercive Power
Power by Identification 
Power from Expertise 
Power of the Group 
Power by Access 
Power from Persuasion 
Power from Inspiration 
power through empowerment

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