Leading for Change
Principles for developing the skills and assurance to be a leader
What does leadership mean to you?
What kind of leader do you want to be?
What skills do you need
What are you already modelling?
Defining Moments - Women in Leadership
What does it mean for ethnic women to be leaders? Why does it matter?
Your reason for leading
The title, the glory, the money, it's my turn Make a difference, be of service, have more impact, a calling. What are your reasons?
Roles in Leadership
Blind follower - Does as is told By-stander - No responsibility Title holder - There for the glory Contributor - Thoughtful participant Change-maker - There to make a difference
Quotes
What Skills does a leader need?
Complex problem solving
Critical thinking
Creativity
People management
Coordination with others
Emotional intelligence
Judgement and decision making
Service orientation
Negotiation
Cognitive flexibility
Drew Dudley TED Talk - Everyday Leadership
What represents the kind of leader you want to be?
What size pond do you want to play in?
Family and friends < community work < global
What does it mean to lead with...
Head
Heart
Hands
Questions to ask yourself
Does this represent what I stand for?
Would others agree?
Is this accurate portrait of who I want to be?
Does this inspire me?
3 Leadership Questions
Who do you spend your time with?
How diverse is your network?
Are you brave enough to try new things?
What are you watching?
TED Talks
MOOCS
Podcasts
Margaret Hefferman - Dare to Disagree
Reflection Time
What stood out for you today?
What did you learn about yourself?
What actions will you take?
TED Talks with Flourish Message
Vision As Leader
Critical Thinking
Books
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Quiet Susan Cain
Playing Big by Tara Mohr
Lean in by Sheryl Sandberg
Big Magic Creative Living beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
The confidence code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman
What got you here won't get you there by Marshall Goldsmith
Start with why by Simon Sinek