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Leadership PrinciplesSession One: Leading Self
APHAAOct 2, 2018
Facilitators
Jennifer BreakspearKnowledge Philanthropist, Vantage Point &Executive Director, PHS Community Services Society
Aleks BesanEngagement ManagerVantage Point
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Over three sessions, you will focus on developing two leadership attributes: leads self, and develops talent.
The topics for each session are:1. Leading self2. Leading individuals3. Leading teams
The Leadership Principles Series
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:• Assess their personal leadership strengths• Assess the importance of authenticity and
personal accountability in their leadership approach.
• Understand the impact of their behaviour on other people
• Identify the value of personal vision, mission, and values as a leader and begin to develop their guiding principles.
Learning Objectives
Leading Self• Introductions• Strengths Based Leadership• Authenticity• Personal Vision, Mission &
Values• Homework
Agenda
Let’s Get to Know Each Other
You don't have to be a great writer, perfect speller, or creative thinker to keep a personal journal
Writing a Journal
Is the ability to take a role as leader in the community on behalf of the organization, or of a team or other group.
It includes demonstrating authenticity, transparency in decision-making, passion, curiosity, flexibility, vision, and courage to take action and risks.
Leadership – definition
Day 1 - Leading Self• Introductions• Strengths Based Leadership• Authenticity• Personal Vision, Mission &
Values• Homework
Agenda
Strengths Based Leadership
Markus Buckingham on Strengths Based Leadership
Executing Influencing Relationship Building
Strategic Thinking
AchieverArrangerBeliefConsistencyDeliberativeDisciplineFocusResponsibilityRestorative
ActivatorCommandCommunicationCompetitionMaximizerSelf-AssuranceSignificanceWoo
AdaptabilityDeveloperConnectednessEmpathyHarmonyIncluderIndividualizationPositivityRelator
AnalyticalContextFuturisticIdeationInputIntellectionLearnerStrategic
Four Domains of Leadership Strength
Strengths Based Leadership
Day 1 - Leading Self• Introductions• Strengths Based Leadership• Authenticity• Personal Vision, Mission &
Values• Homework
Agenda
“We have to dare
to be ourselves, however
frightening or strange that
self may prove to be.”- May Sarton
Being Authentic
1. What does it mean to you to be “authentic”?
2. What does it take to practice that?
Being Authentic
What do people want to see?
1. Who I am; what do I stand for
2. What makes me special, distinctive, or different
3. That I am imperfect or vulnerable
Being Authentic
What do you have to do to practice that?
1. Self-exploration2. Self-knowledge3. Self-disclosure4. Self-confidence
Being Authentic
How do you build your authentic self?
• Stand for what you feel is right and important
• Do what you say without exception
• Role model the organization’s values
• Build and sustain trust with others through real relationships
• Demonstrate personal integrity
Reflect on the following three questions in your journal:
1. How can I be authentic every day?
2. What must I change to show others I’m authentic?
3. What positive change will take place if I am authentic?
Being Authentic
Let’s Break
Day 1 - Leading Self• Introductions• Strengths Based Leadership• Authenticity• Personal Vision, Mission &
Values• Homework
Agenda
“A vision without a task
is just a dream, a task
without a vision is
drudgery”
- Unknown
Personal Vision, Mission & Values
Vision= Why
Values= How
Mission= What
How do they serve your organization?
How do they serve you?
What do these terms mean to you?
VIDEOBrene Brown – The Power of Vulnerability
Personal Mission, Vision & Values
To make people's lives better everyday naturally.
To give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.
Our vision is to achieve women’s equality.
Vision Examples
My community will be changed when I……..?
Those I work with will……?
The future I help create will…..?
I will successfully…….?
Personal Vision
What you will do to bring your vision to life?
Makes the world a more caring place by helping people laugh, love, heal, say thanks, reach out and make meaningful connections with others.
Our mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities.
Personal Mission
What are your core values?
When do you feel most fulfilled?
Personal Values
Day 1 - Leading Self• Introductions• Strengths Based Leadership• Authenticity• Personal Vision, Mission &
Values• Homework
Agenda
Reflection
If you don’t find time to write down your goals, where are you going to find time to achieve them?
1.How can I live my values more fully each day?
2.What actions can I take in the next two weeks to support my vision and mission?
Journal Questions
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