LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS1

HSS 1080Introduction assignments

Directions Introduction activities: (record responses in a

format of your choice – e.g. paper notebook, Word document, audio recording, etc.)

View 2 or more of the suggested videos on leaders who inspire (see course website). Write a personal response to one of the videos (Who was the speaker/producer? What is the main message of the speaker? What resonates with you? What do you agree with/not agree with?). 5 marks

Search for an appropriate online video/article/image on the subject of leadership. How does this resource connect/reflect your current beliefs/questions/ideas about leadership? 5 marks

Directions

View the following slides and respond to the questions/prompts as you progress through the PowerPoint. Record your responses to the questions/prompts in a format of your choice (e.g. notebook notes, Word document on a computer/Ipad, audio version)

Leadership Qualities & Styles Ascribed Leadership vs Attained Leadership

Ascribed Leadership Gained by status Examples include Professional Athletes, Movie Stars &

Musicians High status in our society makes most look up to as role models How many live up to the status we give them? Are they leaders? In school, how many Ascribed Leaders do we have?

Attained Leadership Gained by performance and hard work! Earned! Great examples include some of the best captains off of Pro

teams

Where are you? Rate yourself from 1-10. Explain why rated yourself the way you did.

Formal vs Informal Leadership Formal Leadership

Chosen or Assigned leadership roles Typically your captains or assistant captains Typically assigned this position because they demonstrate

leadership qualities Informal Leadership

Not designated as a leader but still shows leadership Anyone who leads without being a designated leader Quite often lead by example Anyone can be this kind of leader These kinds over leaders put their teams over the top

Are you a Formal Leader or an Informal Leader?

Specific vs Non Specific Leadership Specific Leadership

Demonstrates leadership only in specific situations This Person is only a leader in their designated sport or

situation These players do not show the same leadership skills in other

situations

Non Specific Leadership Demonstrates leadership in all situations

This person is always a leader no matter what the situation is

What kind of leader are you? Why? Rate yourself from 1-10 Explain why you rated yourself the way you did.

Leading & Following

Good leading requires good following Good leading is hard because you have to give of your self To be a good follower you have to believe Are you a good follower when you are not a leader?

Rate yourself out of 10 for both and explain why you did.

“To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves” Lao-tsu

Types of Teammates (People) Builders vs Destroyers

Building is 6 times harder to do It takes hard work and perseverance You have to take ownership (buy in) You can not be afraid to fail

The greatest people in the world have failed over and over but learn from each failure

When you fail you become an easy target to others

Destroying is Easy to do Is it the nature of our society? People are easily detached Are people more worried about what

someone else thinks than what they want to get done?

Are you a builder or a destroyer? Rate yourself. Explain Why?

Are you Proactive or Reactive? Proactive

Initiates positive (Think before acting) This prevents negative from occurring Working from a positive perspective leads to

positive Does this prevent any negative from occurring?

How we handle Negative events defines our character.

Reactive Reacts to negative occurrences

The negative has already occurred

What type of person are you? Rate yourself. Explain why?

Givers vs Takers Givers add to the situation

They give unconditionally Selfless and generous Builder Hardest to do (Society may not have this same

ideal) Takers reduce the situation

Easy to do especially when givers do so unconditionally

What would happen if everyone was a taker?

What are you? Rate yourself. Explain why?

What are you? Prioritizer:

Understands what is most important Gets the most important things done

Procrastinator: Puts off getting things done

Usually gets things done eventually but the work done is not always done the best (The work is typically rushed)

Slacker: Lazy, does the bare minimum

Takes the path of least resistance which leads to mediocrity

Yes Man: All talk and no action. Talk is cheap!

What are you? Assertive (Win-Win)

Stands up for self (Confident) Considers more than just self (Generous) Has great success but not at someone else expense

Aggressive (Win-Lose) Has to win at all costs (Usually physically abusive) Selfish & Self Centered

Passive (Lose-Win) Always gives in to others

Passive Aggressive (Lose-Lose) Always gives in to others but lashes out

behind the scenes Acts one way in front of everyone but is

very destructive at quieter times

Research Run Task 10 marks

What are some characteristics of the following leadership styles: (add to your notes) Democratic Laissez-faire Transformative Inclusive Authoritarian

Leadership Visual TASK

Create a visual (collage/digital poster/keynote etc.) that includes the following 5 components: 10 marks

1) Your definition of leadership.

2) The characteristics and qualities of effective leaders according to your current knowledge, values and beliefs.

3) Create a visual that reflects/portrays your personal leadership characteristics and qualities (consider your experience with a leadership team)

4) Find a leadership quote that you connect with and include it in your visual product.

5) Include a personal leadership philosophy such as a mission statement

FINALLY - add a title

OR decide on an alternative way to show your understanding, values and beliefs (check with your instructor)