Student Organizations Academy 2015

Leadership: Expanding Your Skillset

Session 212:30-12:55pm

Molly DuganAssistant Director for Leadership & Orientation

Office of Student Involvement

Defining LeadershipValues-driven: leadership is a values-driven, ethical and moral process; leaders act with self-awareness and in congruence with their personal values and morals to serve the common good.

Influential: leadership is a capacity to influence actions, behaviors, and opinions; leaders use influence rooted in responsibility and integrity to inspire and motivate change. Leaders don’t need a formal title or position to set a positive example for others.

Collaborative: leadership is a relational and inclusive process focused on bringing about a shared vision; leaders use their influence with and for others, not unto others.

Purposeful: leadership is action-oriented and mission-driven; leaders aim to accomplish a goal and create positive change. Learnable: leadership is an integrated set of skills, abilities, and behaviors that can be learned and developed; leaders understand that leadership is an on-going process, not a destination.

Defining Leadership

• How do you define leadership?– Take one minute to write out your

definition.– Share with someone at your table.

• What does it mean to be a leader in a club/organization?

Transactional vs. Transformational

• We often think of club leadership as transactional.–Managerial leadership

• How can we make it transformational?–Developmental leadership

It’s More than Managing…

• Set goals for the organization and yourself–You’re more than a manager with a

list of tasks

• Empower the group• Seek feedback/input

Expanding Your Skills• What will skills/experiences

will benefit you in the future?• How can you incorporate

these into your role with your organization?

Transferable Skills• Transferable skills are talents and abilities you

have developed over time through your involvement in a variety of activities. These skills are often overlooked but can be a huge asset when applying for jobs, grad school, etc.

• What transferable skills can you gain through your organization?

Final Thoughts• Remember it’s more than a task

list!• Treat every program and event

as a learning experience.• Set goals!

Wrap-up

• Pair and Share: What is one thing you can do to expand your skills?• Questions, comments,

concerns, funny jokes?