Leadership FALL 2017 Niagara Universitys Mission Niagara Universitys

Leadership FALL 2017

Niagara University’s Mission Niagara University’s mission states that, NU educates its students and enriches their lives through programs and career preparation, informed by the Catholic and Vincentian traditions. As a Vincentian university, Niagara draws inspiration from St. Vincent de Paul, who organized his contemporaries to respond compassionately to people's basic needs. Continuing this tradition, Niagara seeks to inspire its students to serve all members of society, especially the poor and oppressed, in local communities and in the larger world. Aligned to the mission, Niagara University encourages students to adopt Servant Leadership to carry out the work of St. Vincent de Paul.

Servant Leadership Begins with wanting to serve others first Ensures that other’s needs are being served Focus on growth and well-being of people Inspire others Works with others to reach a shared vision Learns from mistakes Celebrates successes

What is Leadership? Definition: Leaders: The action of leading a group of people or an organization. Empower others through their leadership Lead by example Actively listen Become the solution to the problem Build next generation of leaders But that’s not all that leaders do!

Interpersonal Effectiveness Interpersonal effectiveness is the capability of an individual to do this, influence others, competently. Awareness Leadership is a direct function of three elements of interpersonal effectiveness: Awareness Interpersonal Effectiveness Ability Commitment Ability Commitment

Attributes of a Leader • Guiding vision • Passion • Integrity • Honesty • Trust • Curiosity • Risk • Dedication • Charisma • Listening

Attributes of a Leader Guiding vision Effective leaders know what they want to do, and have the strength of character to pursue their objectives in the face of opposition and in spite of failures. The effective leader establishes achievable goals. Passion Effective leaders believe passionately in their goals. They have a positive outlook on who they are, and they love what they do. Their passion for life is a guiding star for others to follow, because they radiate promise!

Attributes of a Leader Integrity Honesty Trust Because they know who they are, effective leaders are also aware of their weaknesses. They only make promises they can follow through on. Leaders conveying honesty in both their professional and personal lives allows them to build stronger relationships and have better communication. Effective leaders earn the trust of their followers and act on behalf of their followers.

Attributes of a Leader Curiosity Leaders are learners. They wonder about every aspect of their charge. They find out what they need to know in order to pursue their goals. Risk Effective leaders take calculated risks when necessary to achieve their objectives. If a mistake is made, the effective leader will learn from the mistake and use it as an opportunity to explore other avenues.

Attributes of a Leader Dedication Charisma Listening The effective leader is dedicated to his or her charge, and will work assiduously on behalf of those following. The leader gives himself or herself entirely to the task when it is necessary. Charisma conveys maturity, respect for your followers, compassion, a fine sense of humor, and a love of humanity. The result is that leaders have the capability to motivate people to excel. Leaders Listen! This is the most important attribute of all, listen to your followers.

Leaders vs. Managers

Leaders vs. Managers Leadership is the ability to develop a vision that motivates others to move with a passion toward a common goal. Management is the ability to organize resources and coordinate the execution of tasks necessary to reach a goal in a timely and cost effective manner. Management seeks stability & predictability. Leadership seeks improvement through change. Management (disorder) Do the right thing. (order) Do things right.

Choosing to Be a Leader

Being a leader is the way you… W d r ite n a t S Sit Dre ss k a e Sp MATTERS!

Leadership Styles

*Remember. . Leaders are not clearly defined by only one style. Leaders may have qualities from various leadership styles.

Areas of Leadership on Campus Academic teams (math team, debate club, etc. ) Arts (theater, band, choir, glee club, dance, etc. ) Athletic teams Community service/volunteering Employment (afterschool jobs, internships, etc. ) Peer tutoring/advising Political organizations (model U. N. , alliance of students of color, international relations club, etc. ) Publications (school newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, etc. ) Student government Study Point (2017)

Leadership in NU Clubs Various clubs at Niagara University Examples: Business Organizational Leadership Development (BOLD), Black Student Union, Niagara University Future Teacher Association (NUFTA), Niagara University Community Action Program (NUCAP), Hospitality & Tourism Association (HTA), Biology Club, Psychology Club… See more here! Leadership roles include: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Project Coordinator

NU Leaders NU students as leaders: Serve first – work on a project based on community need. Inspire others - work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds to achieve a common goal. Celebrate successes and learn from mistakes – evaluate the outcomes of your project and determine the impact that it has made on the community and yourself.

Please proceed to the next part of this module to learn about YOUR leadership skills!

References Some Thoughts on Leadership Don C. Bramlett, PE, SMIEEE Region 4 Director 2009 -2010 Southeastern Michigan Section DTE Energy – Project Engineer Goleman, Daniel, “Leadership that Gets Results” Harvard Business Review. March-April, 2000, pp. 82 -83 Study Point. (2017). High School Student Leadership: How to Stand Out in Your College Applications. Retrieved June 20, 2017, from http: //www. studypoint. com/ed/highschool-student-leadership/