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Developing Leadership Skills
| What is leadership? | Inspiring and helping people to work toward a goal. | |
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Leadership doesn't mean "taking charge" --there are many different ways to lead. |
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| Setting an example | Introducing new ideas | Helping to settle differences |
| Result of effective leadership? | People working together to achieve a goal. | |
| Developing leadership skills |
Everyone can develop leadership skills, and EVERYONE can benefit from using them. Leadership skills can contribute to the achievement of group goals, help one to grow professionally, and give personal growth and satisfaction. You're making a difference in the world around you! |
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| What is a good leader? |
Effective leaders are good communicators Communication is the art of getting a message across. |
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| Written | Spoken | Unwritten & Unspoken |
| Letters, reports, memos | Phone calls, speeches, conversations | Tone of voice, body language, etc. |
| Communication is the key to developing and using all other leadership skills -- because people can't work together without communicating! | ||
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Tips on Becoming a Good Communicator Person to Person Communication |
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| Develop speaking skills | Speaking -- to an individual or a group -- improves with practice | |
| Be "Timely" | Present only information that's current and relevant. Be on time and stick to the schedule | |
| Practice Good Listening Habits |
Be courteous and pay attention to what's being said. Take notes, ask questions. |
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| Keep a Positive Attitude | Smile! Even if you disagree with what's being said. Don't let emotions interfere with clear thinking. Summarize without injecting your opinions. | |
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Written Communication
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| Be Brief | Stick to the subject at hand, avoid confusing your readers | |
| Be Accurate |
Check all the facts before putting anything on paper |
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| Keep it Simple | Don't use confusing terminology or unnecessary complicated explanations | |
--adapted from ""How to Develop Your Leaership Skills," Channing L. Bete Co., Inc.
Campus
Life | Dean
for First-Year| Volunteer
Services | Intercultural
Center
| Leadership
Activities |
Chaplain's Office
| Multicultural
Affairs