My Leadership Blog tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012-02-02:/garun001/myblog//15798 2012-04-23T07:03:25Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en Blog Week 13 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352712 2012-04-20T21:03:07Z 2012-04-23T07:03:25Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals. Also showing the ability to use cultural self discovery in understanding your and your groups cultural values. A person who understands and accepts the differences in races, religions and cultures, and also is not blinded to the fact that racism still exists in the world, but also does not let these differences serve as barriers in achieving a common goal.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals. Also showing the ability to use cultural self discovery in understanding your and your groups cultural values. A person who understands and accepts the differences in races, religions and cultures, and also is not blinded to the fact that racism still exists in the world, but also does not let these differences serve as barriers in achieving a common goal. Also seeing the "one big thing" that needs to be changed in order for the group to be successful in reaching the shared goal.

The reason I changed my definition this week is because in the reading by Kegan and Lahey "Immunity to change", we learned that it is important to be able to identify and assess the "one big thing" that might be holding the group back or preventing them from reaching their goals. The reading mentions the process of creating an immunity map to see what might be holding the individual or group back. Being able to identify and assess this will be able to allow the group to move forward and progress toward the goal. This causes the group to reflect on what they have accomplished and what they need to change in order to accomplish more. Reflection can build strength within a group moving forward so that all necessary changes are made and they can continue to progress forward. If one thing is holding a group back and stopping them from reaching their full potential then a change is necessary and it can be found during this process of reflection. This process can again be applied to the individual, the group, and/or the community/society and make effective change within a group. This is a big step in the development of a group and can propel a group forward toward their goals, and this is why I changed my definition this week.

Reference: Kegan, R., & Lahey, L.L (2009). Immunity to change: How to overcome it and unlock the potential in yourself and your organization (pp.63-67). Boston: Harvard Business Press.

]]> Blog Week 12 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352705 2012-04-13T22:40:15Z 2012-04-23T07:04:16Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals. Also showing the ability to use cultural self discovery in understanding your and your groups cultural values. A person who understands and accepts the differences in races, religions and cultures, and also is not blinded to the fact that racism still exists in the world.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals. Also showing the ability to use cultural self discovery in understanding your and your groups cultural values. A person who understands and accepts the differences in races, religions and cultures, and also is not blinded to the fact that racism still exists in the world, but also does not let these differences serve as barriers in achieving a common goal.

The reason why I changed my definition is because after reading a piece from Oppression by Marilyn Frye, a person could easily make the excuse that differences in races, cultures and language could serve as a barrier that would prevent a group from accomplishing a task or a goal, but a leader would not let bars of the birdcage of oppression or barriers stop them from accomplishing the goal or task. A leader must understand that these differences exist and will continue to but a leader also must not let these differences stand in between a group and their goal. The author mentions that when you look at the birdcage macroscopically instead of microscopically you are able to see the bars and how by their relationship to each other are as confining as solid wall of a dungeon. I take this to mean that if a leader looks at a situation macroscopically and sees the larger picture, then yes they will see the differences and barriers that could prevent a group from accomplishing their task, but a leader should not let those differences be an excuse for not accomplishing the common goal that each member has. A leader must see and allow their group to see the larger picture and view situations macroscopically, that is why I changed my definition this week.

Reference: Frye, Marilyn. (1987). Oppression. In P. Rothenburg (Ed.) Racism and Sexism: An integrated Study (pp.37-40). New York: St. Martin's Press.

]]> Blog Week 11 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352699 2012-04-06T20:09:27Z 2012-04-23T07:02:24Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and group's. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals. Also showing the ability to use cultural self discovery in understanding your and your group's cultural values.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals. Also showing the ability to use cultural self discovery in understanding your and your groups cultural values. A person who understands and accepts the differences in races, religions and cultures, and also is not blinded to the fact that racism still exists in the world.

The reason I changed my definition this week is because I think a leader should know that even though there are differences in race, religions, and cultures, if a group of people, no matter what race, religion, or culture that they are share common interests and values and you can apply the 7 C's to a goal and vision, you should be able to reach a goal based solely off the fact that they have shared values, goals and visions. I think it is important to see that differences have existed in this world and will continue to, and even with these differences goals have been set and accomplished and will continue to be as long as people share values, goals and visions. According to the reading "Defining Racism: Can we talk?" by Tatum "the impact of racism begins early. Even in our preschool years, we are exposed to misinformation about people different from ourselves." I think this is true because from an early age our ideas of race are shaped and molded and it is important for us to be exposed to and understand the differences of race but it is also important to not let these differences in race affect shared values between people of different races and ethnicity's. It is important to see that groups, teams and workers put aside differences in race everyday to achieve a common goal, and that is why I changed my definition this week.

Reference: Tatum, B. D. (1997). "Defining Racism: Can we talk?" Why are all the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? (pp.3-17). New York: Basic Books.

]]> Blog Week 9 and 10 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352662 2012-03-23T20:32:59Z 2012-04-23T07:05:45Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals. Also showing the ability to use cultural self discovery in understanding your and your groups cultural values.

The reason I changed my definition this week is because after completing the cultural detectives packet I thought it was important and necessary to find out what your cultural values are and how you have obtained these values. Investigating how your cultural values and perceptions were shaped and molded from your childhood and how they have developed and stuck with you are important to know so that you can see the shared values you have with group members and the unique differences you might have as well. Sharing these shared and unique values allows for you to for a bond with your group and continue to stay unified. I think it was interesting to see the shared values we had with members of different cultures and also the different values we had with group members of the same cultures. I think the cultural detectives allows you to see how change has positively affected our cultural values and how differences in cultural values is necessary in being able to see how unique each group members values and cultures are. This also shows how diversity within a group is important so that you can see how unique different cultures are and even though you might have a different culture or ethnicity than a group member, you might share similar values. I think it is also important to see how differences in cultures and values can bring groups of people together and unify them in accomplishing a common, shared goal.

Reference: Cultural Detectives Packet, Kate Berardo.

]]> Blog Week 8 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352639 2012-03-09T03:59:45Z 2012-04-23T07:16:10Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your group's ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group. Also allowing the group to see that in certain situations change is good and sometimes necessary in progressing forward towards set goals.

The reason I changed my definition this week is because after reading "The Real reason why people won't change" by Kegan and Lahey I thought it was important for a leader to effectively communicate with their group that change is good and sometimes necessary in order for progress towards a goal to be made. Also it is important for a leader to create an environment for effective change to occur so that progress is being made and that all group members can accept and see the changes and progress that is being made. According to the reading for some people the reason they won't change is because they have a fear of change and change might affect or slow down their progress towards a goal. When in reality a change might allow for them to reach their goal sooner and progress forward towards new goals and success. In the reading it states "Helping people overcome their limitations to become more successful at work is at the very heart of effective management", I took this to mean that an effective leader helps their group overcome their fear of change and their ideas of complacency so that they can successfully reach their goals. I think that if necessary change is not made to a group or accepted then a group might be affected by complacency and stagnancy which might prevent them from reaching their goals. I think that proper and effective communication allowing a group to see that change is good and sometimes necessary will lead to overall progress towards a group's goal; this is why I changed my definition this week.

Reference: Kegan, R., & Lahey, L. L. (2001). The Real reason people won't change. Harvard Business Review, 79 (10), 85-92. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=keh&AN=18217059&site=ehost-live

]]> Blog Week 7 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352617 2012-03-02T03:20:40Z 2012-04-23T07:15:18Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed. Using clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group are on the same page throughout the process of achieving the goal, and knowing what style of communication is most effective for your group.

The reason why I changed my definition this week is because I think that communication is a very important factor in order for a group or team to reach their goals. The slightest mix up in communication can be the difference between a group/team achieving their goals or falling just short of their goals. Directions can be very complex and confusing if they are not clearly and effectively communicated between the leader and the group. According to Saphiere, Mick, and Devries communication is similar to a circus because of its complexity. A circus is a deeply complex system full of moving parts and if one part of the circus does not fulfill it duty, then the overall performance is effected by that one part. Similarly, during the communication process if one direction or step is missed and not properly or effectively communicated to the group then whole group is effected by that one missed direction or step. I think when a leader is giving directions to their group they must use clear, constant, and effective communication so that all members of the group know what is expected of them and the group as a whole. Constant communication throughout the process is important so that group members know what they are doing and if they are doing it correctly and at the same time the leader knows who is doing what and they know that they are making constant progress towards their overall goal. Clear, constant and effective communication prevents missed steps and directions and produces good overall performance and progress towards a given goal. Good communication and the use of the 7 C's allows for a clear plan and vision to be established, and at the same time progress towards a shared, common, and unified goal to be made. This is why I changed my definition this week because it is important to know what communication style is most effective for the individuals within your group and the group overall.

Reference: Saphiere, D. H., Mikk, B. K., & Devries, B. I. (2005) Factors affecting communication style: Starring acts in the circus. Communication highwire (pp.47-82). Boston: Intercultural Press

]]> Blog Week 6 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352562 2012-02-24T21:19:25Z 2012-04-23T07:09:10Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation, while incorporating the social change model that focuses on the development of the individual, the group and the community as a whole in which a situation can be properly assessed.

The reason why I changed my definition this week is because according to the reading by Astin and Astin, it is important for leaders to incorporate the social change model of leadership to task in order to better assess each situation. The social change model of leadership focuses on the individual, the group and the community/society and at the same time implements the 7 C's. I think the 7 C's are important to implement to every situation so that you can properly assess the situation and handle it correctly. The 7 C's consist of Consciousness of self, congruence, commitment, collaboration, common purpose, controversy, and citizenship. Leaders are able to apply these steps to the individual, group and community/society to assess each situation properly and find the correct approach to handle each specific situation. By reflecting on the 7 C's a leader can take all factors into account in deciding what the goal should be for the group and what steps are necessary in reaching the goal. The social change model allows for a leader to understand what is best for an individual, group or community/society in certain situations and by applying the 7 C's a leader can establish the proper plan in order to accomplish a goal. I think the 7 C's are effective because it also takes in to account controversy in which you can see the differences in opinion but also by establishing common purpose and collaboration a leader is able to put aside individual differences for the betterment of the group in order for them to reach their goal. After reading Astin and Astin I thought it was important to include the social change model and the 7 C's, and this is why I changed my definition.

Reference: Astin, H. S., & Astin, A. W. (1996). A social change model of leadership development: Guidebook (version III) (pp.4-27). Los Angeles: University of California Los Angeles Higher Education Research Institute.

]]> Blog Week 5 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352528 2012-02-18T00:39:38Z 2012-04-23T07:11:28Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups. Also, leaders should approach each task with high expectations but at the same time have a playful approach to each situation.

The reason why I changed my definition is because according to Goleman and Boyatzis, leaders should have high expectations for each task but also take a playful approach towards each task as well. I think leaders should have a strong vision of what the final outcome should be and set high expectations for themselves and the group in order to reach the goal, but at the same time they should incorporate a playful approach so that group members do not feel stressed, or tense on their journey to reach the goal. There could be points along the journey to reach these goals were group members feel overwhelmed and the group might be experiencing setbacks, and during these times it is a leaders responsibility to continue to motivate the group and acknowledge the groups accomplishments so far. I think a leader must know how to motivate each group member in different situations. This is were leaders should know each group members strengths and weaknesses and know how to motivate the group to strengthen their weaknesses to strengthen the group as a whole and keep the group unified and focused toward their goal. I think a leader could incorporate a playful approach by rewarding the group after the group has accomplished small goal on their way toward the final goal. By rewarding smaller accomplishments and milestones, a group will be motivated to continue to accomplish the smaller goals along the way to reach the final goal. A leader must be able to gauge the mindset of the group and know when to implement a playful approach so the group has the feeling of accomplishment and at the same time the group is motivated to continue on. After reading Goleman and Boyatzis I thought that this should be included in my definition and that is why I changed my definition this week.

Reference: Goleman, D., & Boyatzis, R. (2008). "Social intelligence and the biology of leadership. " Harvard Business Review, 86(9), 74-81. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=keh&AN=33983120&site=ehost-live

]]> Blog Week 4 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352012 2012-02-10T23:22:19Z 2012-04-23T07:12:58Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole. While at the same time being able to positively interact within teams and groups.

The reason why I changed my definition is because leaders have to be able to positively interact and communicate with their group members. Positive interaction and communication with group members gives leaders the ability to incorporate the groups opinions with the groups vision. Being able to incorporate group members interest with the overall vision and goal allows all members to feel valued and feel that they are a key member to the overall success of the group. Showing interest in group members opinions and ideas allows for positive interaction and communication within the group. Positive interaction and communication creates a unified group and an effective leader. This is why I changed my leadership definition this week.

Reference: Komives, S. R., Lucas, N., & McMahon, T. R. (1998). "Interacting in Teams and Groups. " Exploring Leadership: For college students who want to make a difference (pp. 165-194). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

]]> Blog Week 3 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352010 2012-02-05T01:07:42Z 2012-04-23T07:18:29Z Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time... garun001 Last Week's Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. Positive leaders have the ability to know their own strength and the strengths of the group as a whole.

The reason why I changed my definition was because according to StrengthsQuest it is important to discover your own personal strengths so that you can understand how you are able to lead to the best of your ability. If you try to lead in a way that is not your strength you cannot be an effective leader. Using your strengths to the best of your ability will allow you to effect change positively. Being able to understand how you lead the best will give you a better idea of how to prepare in certain situations and lead effectively. Combining your strengths with your groups strengths will make the group unified and better able to effect change by having everyone on the same page. This is the reason for my leadership definition change this week.

Reference: Clifton, D.O., Anderson, E., & Schreiner, L.A. (2006). StrengthsQuest: Discover and develop your strengths in academics, career, and beyond. (pp.1-11) New York: Gallup Press.

]]> Blog Week 2 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.352008 2012-02-04T23:06:15Z 2012-04-23T07:19:31Z Original Leadership Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change. New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas. The reason I changed my... garun001 Original Leadership Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change.

New Definition: Having the qualities and strengths to positively effect change, while at the same time incorporating the viewpoints of your groups ideas.

The reason I changed my definition of leadership this week was because of the article by Heifetz. In this article Heifetz explains the importance of seeing and viewing the differences in other peoples viewpoints. I think it is important to see the viewpoints of others to get a better understanding of how others feel. Being able to do this will allow someone to better lead by being able to incorporate all members of the group in the goal and vision. This makes everyone in the group feel that their opinions are important and wanted.

Reference: Heifetz, R. A., & Linsky, M. (2002). "Get on the balcony. " Leadership on the line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading (pp. 53-69) Boston: Harvard Business School Press.

]]> My First Entry tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/garun001/myblog//15798.336546 2012-02-03T23:30:05Z 2012-04-23T03:19:52Z My first entry.... garun001 My first entry.

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