Post on 20-Jan-2016
Leadership Is A
Tidal Wave By: Madeline Shurtleff
Table of Contents
• How it All Beings
• Detecting Leadership Potential
• Time To Reach Full Potential
• Run-Up and Run-Down of Leadership
• Shaping the Wave
• Rock Bottom
• The Aftermath
How It All Begins
What Causes A Tidal Wave?
• Earthquakes
• Landslides
• Underwater Volcano
• Bottom Line….An Explosion
What Was My Explosion?
• Orientation• First Night• Freek Day• C.O.P. Welcome Picnic
Small Fish In Deep Water
Overwhelmed• Lost In the Crowd
• Numerous Organizations
• Didn’t Know Anyone
What Did I Get Involved In?
• Lambda Kappa Sigma
• Chi Omega
• Intramural Sports
• Volunteered
– On-Campus
– Off-Campus
Discouraged• Student Senate…..REJECTED
• Student Alumni Association….REJECTED
• Tour Guide…..REJECTED
• URI 101 Mentor…..REJECTED
• Lambda Kappa Sigma Parliamentarian……LOST
• Resident Assistant…..WAIT LISTED
It Takes Time
Things Start Coming Together
Becoming A Resident Assistant • Outcome #50: Student will describe examples of leadership in crises situations.
• Outcome #81: Student will describe personal examples of having used five problem solving/ conflict management methods.
Things Start Coming Together
• Leadership Positions– Phi Eta Sigma Vice President– Lambda Kappa Sigma Alumni Chair– Chi Omega Career and Personal
Development Chair• Outcomes
– Outcome #86: Student will describe examples of giving and accepting feedback.
– Outcome #90: Student will describe personal examples of organizing meetings/ setting agendas/ leading meetings.
Things Start Coming Together
• HDF 290– Outcome #37: Student will
show knowledge of the “Situational Leadership” Theory.
– Outcome # 52: Student will describe how influence applies to leadership, as well as ethical standards in influence.
Things Start Coming Together• HDF 291
– Outcome #8: Student Will Express A Personal Values Statement
Personal Values Statement I am a woman, but I am not passive.
I am a friend, but I am not exclusive.
I am an older sister, but I am not a bully.
I am Caucasian, but I am not racist.
I am a leader, but I am not a dictator.
I am a sorority sister, but I am not a slutty alcoholic.
I am Catholic, but I am not a Republican.
I am a daughter, but I am not obedient.
I am a college student, but I am not lazy.
I am a Resident Assistant, but I am not on a power trip.
I am who I am, but I am not afraid to stand out.
Run-Up and Run-Down
of Leadership
First Wave Isn’t Always the Strongest
• Outcome #16: Student will describe own personality style, including strengths and weaknesses, and examples of application.– Strengths
• Achiever• Harmony• Discipline• Restorative• Individualization
Shaping the
Wave
Shaping the Wave
• Outcome #44: Student will describe personal examples
of building relationships with members as a leader.
• Outcome #78: Student will show knowledge of at least 5 decision making methods.
Resident Assistant Job
Shaping the Wave• Organizations I Joined Kept Me Motivated
– Lambda Kappa Sigma– St. Jude Up ‘Til Dawn– American Pharmacist Association– National Community Pharmacist Association– URI 101 Mentor
Shaping the WavePeople I Surround Myself With
• Outcome #63: Students will demonstrate personal application of the “Cycles of Socialization”.
Shaping the Wave• Opportunities Presented To Me:
– LKS National Convention– APhA Annual Meeting– RX Impact Day
Shaping the Wave• Outcome #74: Student will
describe personal examples
of being a change agent.
• Outcome #91: Student will show knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure.
Rock Bottom
Drowning• Fall 2012: Personal Set Back
• Leadership Roles– Lambda Kappa Sigma President– APhA Treasurer– St. Jude Up ‘Til Dawn Recruitment Chair– Student Leadership Council Member– URI 101 Mentor– Resident Assistant
Know Yourself to Lead Yourself• Outcome #3: Student will
demonstrate the ability to manage emotions.– Journal Writing
• Outcome #5: Student will demonstrate the ability to manage stress.– To Do List
Lambda Kappa Sigma• Outcome #90: Student will
describe personal examples
of organizing meetings/ setting agendas/ leading meetings.
• Outcome #103: Student will demonstrate proficiency in informative and persuasive public speaking.
Student Leadership Council
• Outcome #105: Student will describe personal examples of planning and conducting interviews (as interviewer).
URI 101 Mentor• Outcome #53: Student will describe principles of effective
mentoring, as well as problems particular to the mentoring relationship.
The Aftermath
The Aftermath• Two Parts:
–Leaving a Legacy
–Calm After the Storm
Leaving a Legacy• Most Valuable Learning Experience from the
Minor: Leadership is an Art By: Max DePree
– “But to be a leader means, especially, having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who permit leaders to lead”.
– “The penalty for failing to listen is to lose one’s history, one’s historical context, one’s binding values”. AND “The best communication forces you to listen”.
• Outcome #84: Student will describe examples of using active
listening skills.
Calm After The Storm
• Evaluate Present Leadership
• Look Towards Future
Evaluate Present Leadership
• Outcome # 37: Student will show knowledge of “Situational Leadership” theory by Hershey & Blanchard.
• Outcome #45: Student will show knowledge of the concept of constructivism.
Looking To the Future• Professional:
– Outcome #107: Student will describe personal examples of preparing for and being interviewed.
– Outcome #111: Student will show knowledge of intercultural communication considerations.
• Personal: – Outcome #13: Student will show
knowledge of the
“Hierarchy of Needs” theory
by Maslow.
Thank You!Questions?