Leadership 101 The National Democratic Institute INTRODUCTION GROUND

Leadership 101 The National Democratic Institute

INTRODUCTION/ GROUND RULES • Introductions • Ground Rules • Ice Breaker Exercise

LEADERSHIP 101 OBJECTIVES • To develop self-awareness and selfconfidence • To develop strategies for self-empowerment • To identify strategies to increase leadership skills

LEADERSHIP 101 TOPICS • Leadership Ø Types of Leaders Ø Qualities of Leaders Ø Gender and Leadership • Identifying the Leader Within Ø Self-Assessment Ø Developing your Leadership Ø Addressing Challenges

KEY TERMS • Leadership • Empowerment • Other terms? Photo: National Democratic Institute

EXERCISE: CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER

WOMEN LEADERS?

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP • • • Autocratic Fits and starts Inclusive Self-sacrificer De facto leader

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP • • • Controlling Popular but overcommitted Never make a decision before it is time Biting off more than we can chew True leadership

QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER • • • Integrity Vision Develop new leaders Allow disagreement Assume responsibility for the final decision Know how to plan

DO WOMEN HAVE UNIQUE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES?

EXERCISE: Visioning Women in Leadership • Close your eyes and imagine your community led by women

EXERCISE: EMPOWERMENT • Measuring Levels of Empowerment • Strategies for Self-Empowerment

WOMEN ROLE MODELS “In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth, women are not merely tolerated but valued. ” - Aung San Suu Kyi “Women are not free anywhere in this world until all women in the world are free. ” - Leymah Gbowee

IDENTIFYING THE LEADER WITHIN • Which qualities do you have? • Which qualities do you feel you are lacking?

EXERCISE: LEADERSHIP SELF-SURVEY • Let’s complete an inventory of your leadership skills Motivation Energy Vision Ambition Strategy LEADERSHIP Creativity Management

CAN LEADERSHIP BE LEARNED? • If yes, through which activities/actions?

DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP • • Seek constructive feedback Evaluate yourself Seek out new roles and challenges Practice leadership now

DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP • • Seek training opportunities “To teach is to learn twice” Surround yourself with leaders Set goals and work on them

EXERCISE: REALIZING LEADERSHIP • Take a blank sheet of paper • Write your name on the top

CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP • What are some of the challenges that come with a life of leadership?

REALITIES OF LEADERSHIP • Be aware of realities you may face • Maintain perspective • Nurture your network of support

SELF-CONFIDENCE EXERCISE • Complete the Self-Confidence Quiz

BUILDING CONFIDENCE • Break your goals into smaller steps • Visualize success • Start a “Victory Wall”

BUILDING CONFIDENCE • Pick some “low-hanging” fruit • Maintain a positive outlook • Surround yourself with supportive people • Dare to dream, but be realistic

ONE WOMAN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE… • Example: Asma Khader • Imagine what a network of women (and men) can do!

LEADERSHIP 101 CONCLUSION • • Types of leaders/leadership styles Gender and leadership Self-assessment/ Your leadership Barriers to women’s leadership