Presenters:

Joe Eshleman Librarian

&

Fernanda Tate-OwensAssistant Professor

The Hidden Facet of Leadership

Goals for TodayIncrease the awareness of the different qualities and

roles of leadership

Examine your role as a leader

Discover practical ways to apply today’s ideas to your

role as a leader

Stay active!

Leadership Qualities

What defines a leader?

One – Think of a variety of leaders-historical, political, spiritual, business, etc. Discuss what admirable qualities are exhibited by these leaders.

Two – Share the qualities.

Three – Rank the qualities.

adapted from the big book of leadership games

What qualities of leadership works best in the classroom? the library? other environments?

Leadership Roles

Can you be a leader of one?

Leading by example

Leading the group as a

FigureheadSpokesperson

NegotiatorCoach and motivator

Team builderStrategic planner

any others?

Is leadership overrated?

but, I’m not a leader

The Hidden Facet

maybe you are a leader “by default”

faculty

librarian

fellow students

parents

mentors

friends

• Remember, even though you may be a librarian or a teacher, you are still a student (you are always a student). Considering the student’s point of view, how could you be the best leader to the students with whom you interact?

The Hidden Facet

Quotation Quest

One – Read the partial quotes and try to come up with

the missing words.

Two – Share your guesses.

Three – Discuss the quotes.

taken from the big book of leadership games

*Answers

1.decisions

2. learning

3.empower

4.responsibility trust

5.vision

6.enthusiasm

7.nothing advantage

8.going to do

9.sight

10.small world

Practical Take-Away

• What one thing (small or large) will you attempt to do when you get back to work that will make you a better leader (hidden or otherwise)?

Bibliography

Deming, Vasudha K . The Big Book of Leadership Games: Quick, Fun Activities to Improve Communication, Increase Productivity, and Bring out the Best in Your Employees. New York : McGraw-Hill, 2004. Print.

DuBrin, Andrew J. Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills. 4th ed. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2004. Print.

“Leadership Development Methods and Tips.” Business Balls.com. Web. 1 Jul 2012.

“Leaders Through History.” Online Posting. YouTube, 30 September 2011. Web. 27 July 2012.

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