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By: Beth Flynn, Monday, July 28th, 2014

Model the Way

  • Clarify values by finding your vice and affirming shared values.
  • Set the example by aligning actions with shared values.

Inspire a Shared Vision

  • Envision the future by imagining exciting and enabling possibilities.
  • Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.

Challenge the Process

  • Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and looking outward for innovation.
  • Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience.

Enable Others to Act

  • Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships.
  • Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence. 

Encourage the Heart

  • Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence.
  • Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community. (p. 29)
     

How do you demonstrate the five practices of exemplary leadership?

What is one of the ten leadership commitments that you will practice this week?

 

From: Kouzes, J. and Posner, B. (2012) The leadership challenge: how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations.  John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJ.  

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By: Beth Flynn, Monday, July 21st, 2014

“Our workplaces are full of human “doings,” not human “ beings.” So says Mitch Ditkoff, the man who spends his days trying to humanize corporate work environments.

“Most people tamp down their real selves when they go to work.  However, if you want to bring your ‘A’ game you have to bring your real self to work each day.  That’s the only way the best of your natural creativity will emerge.”

Human beings are thoughtful, inspiring, compassionate and creative, so why don’t we bring this into the workplace?

 

How are you going to bring your ‘A’ game to work each day?

Why do you think that people feel the need to tone down who they are, rather than bring their authentic self to work?

 

From: Ades, E. (2013).  The positivity handbook

By: Beth Flynn, Monday, July 14th, 2014
  • Be able to build AWARENESS.
  • Be 100% RESPONSIBLE.
  • IDENTIFY the purpose and value in every experience.
  • ENGAGE! People are so much bigger and greater than they appear.

How do you demonstrate positive leadership?

What are some ideas to engage with others?

 

From: Ades, E. (2013).  The positivity handbook

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