Session #3
Defining and Building Leadership
Read the HBR article, How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge, here for insight on what leadership can look like in your role. Identify roles that you can embody in your leadership style.
Seer: Vision for the “next big thing”
Mentor: Coach, challenge, encourage
Architect: Build systems that elicit contribution and facilitate collaboration
Guardian: Defenders of core values and commitment to a higher purpose
Connector: “Combinational chemistry” between ideas and individuals
Contrarian: Liberate from status quo, open to new possibilities
Bushwhacker: Committed to doing the right thing vs doing things right
Citizens: Do as much good as possible for as many as possible
Download/stream the following episode. There are multiple scenarios discussed in each episode.
Episode 592: Why Everyone Should See Themselves as a Leader
Please listen to all 3 letter writers as they each provide a unique perspective that is relevant to daily work life.
Answer the following questions after listening to the episode:
How do you differentiate between being in charge and being a leader?
How might you integrate a learning mindset and experiments into your current opportunities in order to grow your leadership presence?
Are there other strategies you have implemented to grow your leadership positioning or experience that weren’t outlined in this podcast? What were they?
Conduct your individual peak and valley analysis for individual reflection and group discussion:
Peak Experiences: Moments that shaped you for the better, big wins, and personal successes
Valley Experiences: Moments of sadness, anger, disappointment, or painful transition
Major Milestones: Star/highlight any pivotal decisions or milestones that dramatically impacted your course
Review the group session presentation here for additional recommendations on building your leadership skills.
Estimated time to complete assignment: 90 minutes
