MMM Skittles tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012-01-19:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555 2012-04-21T02:50:25Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en Week 13 Post 12 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.352262 2012-04-21T02:23:04Z 2012-04-21T02:50:25Z Last week I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Last week
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.
Leadership is also about having the knowledge to help your followers our in the most effective and efficient way. Sometimes this means being a(n): information seeker, opinion giver, opinion seeker, clarifier, summarizer, goalkeeper, encourager, mediator and follower. Leadership also involves knowing when each of these is needed. Leaders also need to be up to date. If you are expecting to be the best you can be then you need to be constantly searching for new and better information. Leaders also need to make sure that the Honeymoon effect doesn't ware off in any situation. A leader needs to keep the group motivated and engaged long after the honeymoon state wares off!

This Week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.
Leadership is also about having the knowledge to help your followers our in the most effective and efficient way. Sometimes this means being a(n): information seeker, opinion giver, opinion seeker, clarifier, summarizer, goalkeeper, encourager, mediator and follower. Leadership also involves knowing when each of these is needed. Leaders also need to be up to date. If you are expecting to be the best you can be then you need to be constantly searching for new and better information. Leaders also need to make sure that the Honeymoon effect doesn't ware off in any situation. A leader needs to keep the group motivated and engaged long after the honeymoon state wares off! Leaders also need to be able to say what needs to be said to members face to face. Even if they only communicate online the communication needs to be the same.

Analysis of this week:
I added the last part based on feeling that I have about online bullying. Most children when they bully other children see the hurt face of the child and back off. Online bullying you can't see the hurt faces and so bullies can be relentless. In this same way I think it is important that leaders say what they need to say in the same way that they would say things face to face. Many people send emails that use words they would not say in person.

References:
Saphiere, D. H., Mikk, B. K., & Devries, B. I. (2005). "Factors Affecting Communication Style: Starring acts in the circus." 47 - 82. Retrieved from http://www.download-it.org/free_files/Pages%20from%20Chapter%2003%20-%20Factors%20Affecting%20Communication%20Style-c2c273a32b32ce590fe42518fa48db05.pdf.

Sessions, L. F. (2010). How offline gatherings affect online communities: When virtual community members 'meet up'. Information, Communication & Society, 13(3), 375-395. doi:10.1080/13691180903468954

]]> Week 12 Post 11 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.351048 2012-04-13T21:51:59Z 2012-04-13T21:54:04Z Last Week I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Last Week
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.
Leadership is also about having the knowledge to help your followers our in the most effective and efficient way. Sometimes this means being a(n): information seeker, opinion giver, opinion seeker, clarifier, summarizer, goalkeeper, encourager, mediator and follower. Leadership also involves knowing when each of these is needed. Leaders also need to be up to date. If you are expecting to be the best you can be then you need to be constantly searching for new and better information. Leaders also need to make sure that the Honeymoon effect doesn't ware off in any situation. A leader needs to keep the group motivated and engaged long after the honeymoon state wares off!

This Week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.
Leadership is also about having the knowledge to help your followers our in the most effective and efficient way. Sometimes this means being a(n): information seeker, opinion giver, opinion seeker, clarifier, summarizer, goalkeeper, encourager, mediator and follower. Leadership also involves knowing when each of these is needed. Leaders also need to be up to date. If you are expecting to be the best you can be then you need to be constantly searching for new and better information. Leaders also need to make sure that the Honeymoon effect doesn't ware off in any situation. A leader needs to keep the group motivated and engaged long after the honeymoon state wares off!

Analysis of this week:
I did not change my definition of leadership because after all my hard work on the paper I think that my definition is very well rounded and did not gain anything new from this weeks three readings.

]]> Week 11 Post 10 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.349446 2012-04-04T16:25:32Z 2012-04-04T16:34:02Z Last week: I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Last week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.
Leadership is also about having the knowledge to help your followers our in the most effective and efficient way. Sometimes this means being a(n): information seeker, opinion giver, opinion seeker, clarifier, summarizer, goalkeeper, encourager, mediator and follower. Leadership also involves knowing when each of these is needed. Leaders also need to be up to date. If you are expecting to be the best you can be then you need to be constantly searching for new and better information.

This Week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.
Leadership is also about having the knowledge to help your followers our in the most effective and efficient way. Sometimes this means being a(n): information seeker, opinion giver, opinion seeker, clarifier, summarizer, goalkeeper, encourager, mediator and follower. Leadership also involves knowing when each of these is needed. Leaders also need to be up to date. If you are expecting to be the best you can be then you need to be constantly searching for new and better information. Leaders also need to make sure that the Honeymoon effect doesn't ware off in any situation. A leader needs to keep the group motivated and engaged long after the honeymoon state wares off!

Analysis of this week: I added the last part about hte honeymoon effect because I think that in almost any situation people are really excited when they start and then the excitement tapers off and things don't get finished. Every garage in America has a project that was not finished. For this reason I added the portion about the honeymoon effect.

References:
Boyatzis, R. E. (2006). "An Overview of Intentional Change from a Leadership Perspective." Journal of Management Development, 25(7), 607-623. doi:10.1108/02621710610678445

]]> Week 10 post 9 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.348410 2012-03-30T01:31:16Z 2012-03-30T01:42:28Z Last week: I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Last week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.

This week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.
Leadership is also about having the knowledge to help your followers our in the most effective and efficient way. Sometimes this means being a(n): information seeker, opinion giver, opinion seeker, clarifier, summarizer, goalkeeper, encourager, mediator and follower. Leadership also involves knowing when each of these is needed. Leaders also need to be up to date. If you are expecting to be the best you can be then you need to be constantly searching for new and better information.

Analysis of This Week:
I added the last few lines this week because I thought that the articles pointed out some good ideas that my definition was lacking. We saw through this weeks reading that communication using the internet is sometimes vital to the success of the group and other times it hinders the group. I also read that there are different dynamics in a group that leaders need to be aware of and that those who are aware of the inner workings of group members make the best leaders.

References:

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.

Yoon, S., & Johnson, S. (2008). Phases and patterns of group development in virtual learning teams. Educational Technology Research & Development, 56(5), 595-618. doi:10.1007/s11423-007-9078-x


]]> Week 9 Post 8 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.347277 2012-03-24T18:16:54Z 2012-03-24T18:28:01Z Last week: I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Last week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them.

This Week I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them. Leadership is also being able to know why you are and do your best. This week talked a lot about racism and making snap judgements about people. I think that there is racism in everyone, but I don't cal it racism I call it being human. No matter what your sex, race, background or SES you judge people the second that you see them. Now the extent of that judgement is what differers between people. Leaders are able to look past their prejudgements and get to know people for who they are on the inside not just the outside.

Analysis of this week:
I added a few ideas about racism and leadership this week because racism is all around us and is evident everyday. The articles addresses many differences between people and I feel that racism is a difference that everyone has some amount of. No one person is like the other and for that reason we make judgements about others. I am racist towards hockey players. I have had a lot of negative experiences with them so when I see hockey players it is sometimes hard for me not to make that snap judgement that they are not a nice person. I think that being able to recognize your areas of weakness can make them areas of strength.

References:

Gladwell, M. (2005). "The Warren Harding Error: Why we fall for tall, dark, and handsome men." Blink: The power of thinking without thinking (pp. 72 - 98). New York: Pushkin Enterprises.

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.

Kezar, A. (2000). "Pluralistic Leadership: Incorporating Diverse Voices." The Journal of Higher Education, 71(6), Nov. - Dec., 2000, pp. 722-743. http://z.umn.edu/kezar

]]> Week 8 post #7 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.345825 2012-03-09T23:47:45Z 2012-03-09T23:55:59Z Last week: Week 7 post 6 I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership... tayl0583 Last week:

Week 7 post 6
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born.


This week:

I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born. Leadership is also about looking inside of yourself and making some hard decisions about yourself. Are you doing the best you can? Are you always seeking to make yourself a better version of you? I think that leaders have this characteristic. I also think that leaders can take themselves out or a situation and view themselves objectively. By doing this they can better assess situations and better serve their community of people that supports them.

Analysis of this week:
I added the last few sentences based off of the reading from this week. I think that it is really important for leaders to be able to lead by example. If you are not trying to better yourself then why would you expect others to do the same? I also added the part about being objective because a lot of the time really critical decisions that have to be make quickly are made based on emotions. If you are able to take yourself out of the mix the whole situation becomes less complicated and usually the answer is clearer.

References:

Heifetz, R. A., & Linsky, M. (2002). "Get on the balcony." Leadership on the Line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading (pp. 51 - 74). Boston: Harvard Business School Press.

Kegan, R., & Lahey, L. L. (2009). "Identifying Each Person's One Big Thing" (pp. 63 - 67). Boston: Harvard Business Press.

]]> Post 6 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.342411 2012-03-02T22:40:02Z 2012-03-02T22:58:54Z Last week I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Last week
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can.

This week:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can. A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born.

Analysis of this week:
I added, "A leader is also a server of others. They want those under and around them to do well to make sure everyone is succeeding and meeting a common goal. I also believe that leadership can be taught and also born." because I think that leaders should not be all about themselves. For them to be successful people have to help them get to the top and if the leader does not do well then it is the people under them that can let them fall of pick them up. There is a strong give and take relationship among leaders and those who support the leader. I also added that leadership can be born and taught because that is what I believe. The article this week also pointed out this stance. Leadership can be both.

References:
Barbuto, J. E., & Wheeler, D. W. (2007). "Becoming a Servant Leader: Do you have what it takes?" Retrieved from www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g1481/build/g1481.pdf

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

]]> Post 5 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.340645 2012-02-27T16:58:21Z 2012-02-27T16:59:47Z Week 4: I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Week 4:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can.


Post 5
My idea of leadership did not change this past week because I think that my previous posts already coincide with what this article talks about. Leadership needs to be able to adapt and change given new circumstances and leaders should not expect to do all the work or expect those under them to do all the work. For these reasons my definition has stayed the same for this week.

Refrence:

Heifetz, R., Grashow, A., & Linsky, M. (2009). "Leadership in a (permanent) crisis." Harvard Business Review, 87(7), 62-69. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=keh&AN=41997981&site=ehost-live

]]> Blog for 2/ 28 (week 5) Post #4 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.339082 2012-02-18T16:50:08Z 2012-02-18T17:08:05Z Post 3: I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Post 3:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.

New Post #4:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.
Leaders are put into tough situations daily, but it is what they do in those situations that make them the leader. I think that leaders need to take the blame if things go wrong. They should not blame the people who work under them for their mistakes. Leaders are the head and as such should be the protector of those under them. The articles from this week mentioned that leaders have to make tough choices. I think that it is very important for the leaders to make the tough choices and deal with any repercussions that the choice has had. Leaders need to do what they feel is right. Sometimes two options might seem right but you need to make the best call under the circumstances. The second article by Elder, talked a lot about being egocentric. I think that leaders need to believe in themselves. A leader needs to be in charge and be egocentric sometimes but I think that a leader also reaches out to others to make sure that they are doing the best they can.

Analysis of post 4:
This week has been hard for me because I have had ethical situations in my life where I knew that both solutions were "Right". My father shot 3 grey wolves when they were still on the endangered species list. I was 12 when a private investigator showed up and told me I had to search our house and get pictures of the guns that my dad hunted with. I knew that I had to do what the investigator told me to do. He worked for the Government. But at the same time I didn't like spying on my dad. That is way I changed my post to include some of the ethics from the readings.

References:

Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2006). "The Function of Ethics -- and Its Main Impediement." Understanding the Foundations of Ethical Reasoning (pp. 4 - 36). Dillon Beach, CA: Foundation for Critical Thinking.

Kidder, R. M. (2003). "Overview: The ethics of right vs. right." How Good People Make Tough Choices (pp. 13 - 29). New York: Simon & Schuster.

]]> Leadership #3 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.337998 2012-02-11T05:03:24Z 2012-02-11T05:38:55Z Post 2: I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art... tayl0583 Post 2:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day.

Post 3:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day. A leaders morals and values are of prime importance when it comes to leadership. It is also important for leaders to realize and be open to some change/ adjustments. Leaders who rule with the "my way or the high way" mentality wont get far for long. Engagement should be a main goal of a leader, this way results will happen. If you are not motivated and engaged not much will happen.

Analysis or Post 3:

I think that my idea changed because the readings we read were very insightful. I used to think that leaders were just people who led a group. They are in charge however some are not leaders. Ex: Hitler. I think it is really important for a leader to know their values. The articles made it clear that without acceptance of how you are and how you lead, you can't be an effective leader.

References:
Lee, R. J., & King, S. N. (2001). "Ground your leadership vision in a personal vision." Discovering the Leader in You: A guide to realizing your personal leadership
potential (pp. 31 - 54). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Inc.

Terry, R. (2001). "Deciding what you believe." Seven zones for leadership: Acting authentically in stability and chaos (pp. 20 - 40). Mountain View, CA: Davies-Black Publishing, Inc.

]]> Leadership #2 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/tayl0583/mmmskittles//15555.336787 2012-02-04T21:10:15Z 2012-02-04T21:10:20Z Week 1: I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Week 2: I think that... tayl0583 Week 1:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership.

Week 2:
I think that leadership is when a person is looked up to in a group and is heard as well as listens to those that find the person in a position of leadership. Leadership is also more art than science. You have to give more than you take and listen and respond every second of every day.

My emerging definition of leadership is slowly changing based on the articles that we read and the strength finder assessment. I was surprised by many of the questions and even sometimes by my responses. I ended up learning a lot about my morals and how I view the world. I changed my definition based on a part in the Goleman reading. According to Goleman, (2000) "leadership is more science and less art" (p15). I disagree with this completely. Science can usually be replicated by following directions; leadership on the other hand cannot be done the same way over and over again. This is why leadership is more like art. You can be told the basics of how to make a painting but every person's piece will change based on the climate, mood, setting and many other factors. That is why I added that leadership is more like art and less like science to my definition.

References:
Goleman, Daniel (2000). "Leadership that Gets Results." Harvard Business Review, 78(2), 78-90.

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