Definitions of a leader (1)

Definitions of a leader (1)

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  Leadership Presented by:Karyn M. Warsow, MS, MPH, DrPH Candidate Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy Management & Leadership
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  Definitions of aLeader “ A leader is a person who inspires others to action and guides their undertakings.” “ Leaders are working within a group to mobilize its resources to reach a commonly shared goal.” “ A leader creates a vision for others then directs them toward achieving that vision. “ A leader is one who can see the consequences of his/her actions further than his/her peers.”
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  Why is LeadershipImportant Leads to effectiveness and innovation Builds collaboration Advocate “ Leadership is our most powerful instrument to create a healthier society.” (AJPH)
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  Barriers to EffectiveLeadership Leadership is frequently identified with the exercise of power, which many find inspiring, even intoxicating . Effective leadership can be destructive as well as constructive. The basic instincts of some people are to dominate , whatever their qualifications. Leadership is a process of struggling to the top and giving free rein to their megalomania .
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  Profile of aFuture Leader Thinks Globally Anticipates Opportunity Creates a Shared Vision Develops and Empowers People Appreciates Cultural Diversity Builds Teamwork and Partnerships Embraces Change Technological Savvy
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  Profile of aFuture Leader Continued… Encourages Constructive Challenge Ensures Customer Satisfaction Achieves a Competitive Advantage Demonstrates Personal Mastery Shares Leadership Lives the Values
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  The 8 Principlesof Successful Leadership Integrity Creativity Vision Trust Participation Learning Diversity Community
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  Effective Leadership Needto have leaders who aren’t seeking credit for what they’ve accomplished. Leader who’s acknowledgment is seeing the realization of their: Values Vision Leadership Need to have leaders who work as part of a team Help to influence decisions and not overly authoritative
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  Questions?